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

The cheapest way to get from Lens to Cologne is to bus which costs €35 - €75 and takes 7h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lens to Cologne is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct train between Lens and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Lens to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Europe and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.

How far is it from Lens to Cologne?

The distance between Lens and Cologne is 364 km. The road distance is 337.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Lens to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs €50 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Lens to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lens to Cologne train from?

Lens to Cologne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lens station.

Train or bus from Lens to Cologne?

The best way to get from Lens to Cologne is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs €50 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €75 and takes 7h 48m.

Where does the Lens to Cologne train arrive?

Lens to Cologne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.

Can I drive from Lens to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Lens to Cologne is 338 km. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Lens to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Lens to Cologne - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Lens to Cologne by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, 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 Lens to Lille FlandresTer
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiTgv
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln HbfIce
4h 34m
€52–198
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lille to Cologne Airport CGNN280 / ...
7h 48m
€37–74
Drive 337.8 km
1. Drive from Lens to Cologne337.8 km
3h 13m
€53–76
Train via Tournai
1. Take the train from Tournai to Bruxelles-MidiIc / ...
2. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln HbfTha
6h 9m
€50–165

Lens to Cologne by train and subway

103Weekly Services

4h 34mAverage Duration

€52Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 364.2 km
Duration: 4h 34m

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

You can take a train from Lens to Koeln Hbf via Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lille to Cologne Airport CGN hourly. Tickets cost €29–40 and the journey takes 6h. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route twice daily.

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