What is the cheapest way to get from Hanover to Lens?

The cheapest way to get from Hanover to Lens is to bus which costs €50 - €85 and takes 11h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hanover to Lens?

The fastest way to get from Hanover to Lens is to drive which takes 5h 37m and costs €90 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Hanover and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Hanover station to Lens. However, there are services departing from Hanover central bus station and arriving at Lens via Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Hanover and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Hanover to Lens. However, there are services departing from Hannover Hbf and arriving at Lens via Duesseldorf Flughafen, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.

How far is it from Hanover to Lens?

The distance between Hanover and Lens is 687 km. The road distance is 594.7 km.

How do I travel from Hanover to Lens without a car?

The best way to get from Hanover to Lens without a car is to train via Düsseldorf which takes 8h 38m and costs €110 - €280.

How long does it take to get from Hanover to Lens?

It takes approximately 8h 38m to get from Hanover to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hanover to Lens bus from?

Hanover to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hanover central bus station.

Where do I catch the Hanover to Lens train from?

Hanover to Lens train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hannover Hbf station.

Train or bus from Hanover to Lens?

The best way to get from Hanover to Lens is to train via Düsseldorf which takes 8h 38m and costs €110 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €85 and takes 11h 5m.

Where does the Hanover to Lens bus arrive?

Hanover to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.

Where does the Hanover to Lens train arrive?

Hanover to Lens train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at D-Flughafen Bf station.

Can I drive from Hanover to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Hanover to Lens is 595 km. It takes approximately 5h 37m to drive from Hanover to Lens.

How do I get a train ticket from Hanover to Lens?

Book your Hanover to Lens train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Hanover to Lens?

Book your Hanover to Lens bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 1062+ hotels available in Lens.

Hanover to Lens - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Hanover to Lens by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, plane, train, or train (Eurostar)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Düsseldorf
best
1. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to D-Flughafen Bf10
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille EuropeTgv
8h 38m
€116–274
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to LilleN367 / ...
11h 5m
€51–83
Drive 594.7 km
1. Drive from Hanover to Lens594.7 km
5h 37m
€92–133
Fly Hannover Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Brussels Airport (BRU)HAJ - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
8h 59m
€145–321
Train
1. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Köln Hbf10 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi79
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to TournaiIc / ...
9h 11m
€58–225
Train #2
1. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to DeventerIce
2. Take the train from Deventer to Breda
3. Take the train from Breda to Anvers-CentralEc
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Lille FlandresIc
9h 57m
€119–351
Fly Hannover Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)HAJ - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arras
6h 43m
€152–373
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Brussels Airport (BRU)HAM - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
8h 15m
€118–330

Hanover to Lens by train and tram

1Weekly Services

8h 38mAverage Duration

€116Cheapest Price

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Distance: 686.6 km
Duration: 8h 38m

What companies run services between Hanover, Germany and Lens, Hauts-de-France, France?

You can take a train from Hannover Hbf to Lens via D-Flughafen Bf, Duesseldorf Flughafen, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 8h 38m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Hanover central bus station to Lille 3 times a day. Tickets cost €45–65 and the journey takes 9h 25m.

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