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

The cheapest way to get from Lens to Detmold is to bus which costs €45 - €95 and takes 11h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lens to Detmold is to drive which takes 5h 8m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct train between Lens and Detmold?

No, there is no direct train from Lens to Detmold. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Detmold, Bahnhof via Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf and Bielefeld Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.

How far is it from Lens to Detmold?

The distance between Lens and Detmold is 581 km. The road distance is 511.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Lens to Detmold without a car is to train which takes 8h 20m and costs €100 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 8h 20m to get from Lens to Detmold, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lens to Detmold train from?

Lens to Detmold train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lille Europe station.

Train or bus from Lens to Detmold?

The best way to get from Lens to Detmold is to train which takes 8h 20m and costs €100 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €95 and takes 11h 34m.

Where does the Lens to Detmold train arrive?

Lens to Detmold train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Lens to Detmold?

Yes, the driving distance between Lens to Detmold is 511 km. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Lens to Detmold.

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

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Where can I stay near Detmold?

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Lens to Detmold - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Lens to Detmold by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, train, or car

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 Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bielefeld Hbftrain 19 / ...
8h 20m
€107–274
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lille to Bad Oeynhausenbus N367
11h 34m
€48–93
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from LILLE, Przystanek B - Rue des Canonniers to DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrassebus
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Bielefeld Hbftrain 55 / ...
10h 6m
€62–127
Drive 511.3 km
1. Drive from Lens to Detmoldcar 511.3 km
5h 8m
€80–115
Train via Gare Rue De Tournai
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Bielefeld Hbftrain Re
9h 31m

Lens to Detmold by train and tram

101Weekly Services

8h 20mAverage Duration

€107Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 580.6 km
Duration: 8h 20m

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

You can take a train from Lens to Detmold, Bahnhof via Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf, and Bielefeld Hbf in around 8h 20m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lille to Bad Oeynhausen once daily. Tickets cost €35–65 and the journey takes 8h 20m.

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