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

The cheapest way to get from Hanover to Lens is to bus via Dortmund which costs €40 - €90 and takes 9h 46m.

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 38m and costs €90 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Hanover and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Hanover to Lens. However, there are services departing from Hannover Hbf and arriving at Lens via DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse and Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.

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 Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Lens via Dortmund Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.

How far is it from Hanover to Lens?

The distance between Hanover and Lens is 686 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 Dortmund which takes 8h 49m and costs €160 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 8h 49m 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 East West Eurolines, depart from Hannover Hbf 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 Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Hanover to Lens?

The best way to get from Hanover to Lens is to train via Dortmund which takes 8h 49m and costs €160 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus via Dortmund, which costs €40 - €90 and takes 9h 46m.

Where does the Hanover to Lens bus arrive?

Hanover to Lens bus services, operated by East West Eurolines, arrive at Dortmund , Busbahnof Steinstr station.

Where does the Hanover to Lens train arrive?

Hanover to Lens train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.

Can I drive from Hanover to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Hanover to Lens is 595 km. It takes approximately 5h 38m to drive from Hanover to Lens.

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

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Where can I stay near Lens?

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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, or train

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 Dortmund
best
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Dortmund Hbftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
8h 49m
€165–305
Bus via Dortmund
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hannover Hbf to Dortmund , Busbahnof Steinstrbus Dnipro
2. Take the bus from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse to LILLE, Przystanek B - Rue des Canonniersbus
9h 46m
€44–85
Drive 594.7 km
1. Drive from Hanover to Lenscar 594.7 km
5h 38m
€93–134
Fly Hannover Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane HAJ - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
9h 14m
€151–356
Train
1. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain European Sleeper
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
9h 30m
€86–165
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Lillebus N367 / ...
10h 31m
€48–85
Fly Hannover Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane HAJ - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arrastrain
6h 44m
€145–371
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane HAM - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
8h 54m
€133–397

Hanover to Lens by train and tram

13Weekly Services

8h 49mAverage Duration

€165Cheapest Price

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Distance: 686.3 km
Duration: 8h 49m

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

You can take a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Lens via Dortmund Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 8h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hannover Hbf to Lens via Dortmund , Busbahnof Steinstr, DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse, LILLE, Przystanek B - Rue des Canonniers, and Lille in around 9h 46m.

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