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

The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Lens is to bus which costs €50 - €75 and takes 10h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Lens is to drive which takes 5h 33m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Heidelberg and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Heidelberg station to Lens. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg central train station and arriving at Lens via Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Heidelberg and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Lens. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Lens via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.

How far is it from Heidelberg to Lens?

The distance between Heidelberg and Lens is 724 km. The road distance is 529.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Lens without a car is to train via Paris which takes 6h 51m and costs €100 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Heidelberg to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Lens bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Lens train from?

Heidelberg to Lens train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Heidelberg to Lens?

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Lens is to train via Paris which takes 6h 51m and costs €100 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €75 and takes 10h 5m.

Where does the Heidelberg to Lens bus arrive?

Heidelberg to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV station.

Where does the Heidelberg to Lens train arrive?

Heidelberg to Lens train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Paris l'Est station.

Can I drive from Heidelberg to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to Lens is 529 km. It takes approximately 5h 33m to drive from Heidelberg to Lens.

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

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Where can I stay near Lens?

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

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

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 Paris
best
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Paris l'Esttrain 82
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lenstrain Tgv
6h 51m
€102–267
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg central train station to Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGVbus 109
2. Take the bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station to Lensbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 5m
€53–73
Drive 529.1 km
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Lenscar 529.1 km
5h 33m
€80–115
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane FRA - BRU
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
5. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain
7h 37m
€119–304
Train
1. Take the train from Mannheim Hbf to Bruxelles-Miditrain Nj
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
11h 50m
€71–114
Train #2
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
2. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Luxembourg, Gare Centraletrain Re / ...
3. Take the train from Luxembourg to Namurtrain Ic / ...
4. Take the train from Namur to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
12h 37m
€86–133
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane FRA - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arrastrain
7h 25m
€108–343
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane STR - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arrastrain
7h 32m
€149–400

Heidelberg to Lens by train and foot

4Weekly Services

6h 51mAverage Duration

€102Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Heidelberg to Lens.

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Distance: 723.9 km
Duration: 6h 51m

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

You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Lens via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Paris Gare De L'Est, and Paris Nord in around 6h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heidelberg central train station to Lens via Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV and Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station in around 10h 5m.

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