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

The cheapest way to get from Kassel to Lens is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 12h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kassel to Lens is to drive which takes 5h 32m and costs €80 - €130.

Is there a direct train between Kassel and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Kassel to Lens. However, there are services departing from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and arriving at Lens via Frankfurt, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.

How far is it from Kassel to Lens?

The distance between Kassel and Lens is 735 km. The road distance is 548.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Kassel to Lens without a car is to train which takes 8h 8m and costs €130 - €320.

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

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

Where do I catch the Kassel to Lens train from?

Kassel to Lens train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.

Train or bus from Kassel to Lens?

The best way to get from Kassel to Lens is to train which takes 8h 8m and costs €130 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 12h 50m.

Where does the Kassel to Lens train arrive?

Kassel to Lens train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Kassel to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Kassel to Lens is 549 km. It takes approximately 5h 32m to drive from Kassel to Lens.

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

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Where can I stay near Lens?

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Kassel to Lens - 6 ways to travel via train, night train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Kassel to Lens by train (TGV), night train, bus, car, train, plane, or train (Eurostar, TGV)

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 Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
8h 8m
€134–312
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kassel Kaufungen Papierfabrik to Lillebus N1314
12h 50m
€41–69
Night train, bus
1. Take the night train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Dortmund Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the bus from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse to LILLE, Przystanek B - Rue des Canonniersbus
10h 53m
€57–165
Drive 548.7 km
1. Drive from Kassel to Lenscar 548.7 km
5h 32m
€84–121
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane FRA - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
7h 55m
€149–418
Train via Düsseldorf
1. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Duesseldorf Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
10h 37m
€167–325

Kassel to Lens by train and foot

56Weekly Services

8h 8mAverage Duration

€134Cheapest Price

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Distance: 735.2 km
Duration: 8h 8m

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

You can take a train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Lens via Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 8h 8m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Kassel Kaufungen Papierfabrik to Lille once daily. Tickets cost €35–65 and the journey takes 10h.

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