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 €75 - €110 and takes 15h 35m.

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 48m 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 Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 35m.

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, Bruxelles Midi, Lille Europe and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 53m.

How far is it from Jena to Lens?

The distance between Jena and Lens is 843 km. The road distance is 737.6 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 9h 53m and costs €110 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 9h 53m 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 Intercity (DB IC), 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 9h 53m and costs €110 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €110 and takes 15h 35m.

Where does the Jena to Lens bus arrive?

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

Where does the Jena to Lens train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Jena to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Jena to Lens is 738 km. It takes approximately 6h 48m 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?

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Where can I stay near Lens?

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Jena to Lens - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Jena to Lens by train, bus, car, plane, 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
best
1. Take the train from Jena West to Erfurt HbfRe1 / ...
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurt50 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Bruxelles Midi79
4. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Lille Europe
9h 53m
€111–296
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Jena bus station to Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGVN780
2. Take the bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station to LensBlaBlaCar Bus
15h 35m
€79–109
Drive 737.6 km
1. Drive from Jena to Lens737.6 km
6h 48m
€114–165
Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Jena Paradies to Halle(Saale)Hbf
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Brussels Airport (BRU)LEJ - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
9h 57m
€170–456
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Jena West to Köln Hbf51
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi79
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to TournaiIc / ...
12h 2m
€108–271
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Jena West to Heilbad HeiligenstadtRe1
2. Take the train from Heilbad Heiligenstadt to Kassel-WilhelmshoeheRe
3. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to KamenRe
4. Take the bus from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse to LILLE, Przystanek B - Rue des Canonniers
13h 36m
€107–178
Train, train to Nuremberg Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Jena West to Erfurt Hbf
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Nürnberg Hbf
3. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)NUE - CDG
4. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arras
8h 33m
€169–450

Jena to Lens by train and tram

14Weekly Services

9h 53mAverage Duration

€111Cheapest Price

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Distance: 842.6 km
Duration: 9h 53m

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, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 9h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jena bus station to Lens via Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV and Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station in around 15h 35m.

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