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

The cheapest way to get from Jena to Lens is to bus which costs €55 - €95 and takes 13h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Jena to Lens is to drive which takes 6h 45m and costs €110 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Jena and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Jena station to Lens. However, there are services departing from Jena bus station and arriving at Lens via Coblenz central train station, Brussels-North train station and Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Jena and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Jena to Lens. However, there are services departing from Jena West and arriving at Lens via Erfurt Hbf, Frankfurt, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 42m.

How far is it from Jena to Lens?

The distance between Jena and Lens is 908 km. The road distance is 740.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Jena to Lens without a car is to train which takes 11h 42m and costs €160 - €750.

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

It takes approximately 11h 42m to get from Jena to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Jena to Lens bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Jena to Lens train from?

Jena to Lens train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Jena West station.

Train or bus from Jena to Lens?

The best way to get from Jena to Lens is to train which takes 11h 42m and costs €160 - €750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €95 and takes 13h 41m.

Where does the Jena to Lens bus arrive?

Jena to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Coblenz central train station.

Where does the Jena to Lens train arrive?

Jena to Lens train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.

Can I drive from Jena to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Jena to Lens is 741 km. It takes approximately 6h 45m to drive from Jena to Lens.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Lens?

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

There are 8 ways to get from Jena 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
best
1. Take the train from Jena West to Erfurt Hbftrain Re3 / ...
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain 50 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
11h 42m
€162–726
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Jena bus station to Coblenz central train stationbus
2. Take the bus from Coblenz central train station to Brussels-North train stationbus
3. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Lillebus 328 / ...
13h 41m
€55–95
Drive 740.8 km
1. Drive from Jena to Lenscar 740.8 km
6h 45m
€117–168
Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Jena Paradies to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LEJ - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
10h 16m
€190–476
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Jena West to Köln Hbftrain 51
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
12h 18m
€167–457
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Jena West to Heilbad Heiligenstadttrain Re1
2. Take the train from Heilbad Heiligenstadt to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Re / ...
3. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Kamentrain Re
4. Take the bus from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse to LILLE, Przystanek B - Rue des Canonniersbus
13h 47m
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Jena West to Erfurt Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf 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
10h 36m
€171–772
Train, train to Nuremberg Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Jena West to Erfurt Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain
3. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane NUE - CDG
4. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
8h 31m
€191–825

Jena to Lens by train and foot

57Weekly Services

11h 42mAverage Duration

€162Cheapest Price

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Distance: 908.4 km
Duration: 11h 42m

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

You can take a train from Jena West to Lens via Erfurt Hbf, Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 11h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jena bus station to Lens via Coblenz central train station, Brussels-North train station, and Lille in around 13h 41m.

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