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 €30 - €75 and takes 6h 56m.

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 15m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Lens and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Lens to Cologne station. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Cologne - Airport Bus Station via Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.

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 3h 52m.

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 3h 52m and costs €65 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Lens to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lens to Cologne bus from?

Lens to Cologne bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lille - Europe Train Station.

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 3h 52m and costs €65 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €75 and takes 6h 56m.

Where does the Lens to Cologne bus arrive?

Lens to Cologne bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Cologne - Airport Bus Station.

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 15m to drive from Lens to Cologne.

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

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Lens to Cologne by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lens to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3h 52m
€65–250
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Cologne - Airport Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 56m
€34–72
Drive 337.8 km
1. Drive from Lens to Colognecar 337.8 km
3h 15m
€53–76
Train via Tournai
1. Take the train from Tournai to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
5h 52m
€58–230

Lens to Cologne by train and tram

189Weekly Services

3h 52mAverage Duration

€65Cheapest Price

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Distance: 364.2 km
Duration: 3h 52m

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 3h 52m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Cologne - Airport Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €29–55 and the journey takes 4h 40m. FlixBus also services this route 4 times a day.

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