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

The cheapest way to get from Munich to Lens is to bus via Reims which costs €50 - €170 and takes 13h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Munich to Lens is to fly and train which takes 7h and costs €100 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Munich and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Munich station to Lens. However, there are services departing from Munich - Bus Station and arriving at Lens via Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Munich and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Munich to Lens. However, there are services departing from München Hbf and arriving at Lens via Strasbourg Bahnhof and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.

How far is it from Munich to Lens?

The distance between Munich and Lens is 1033 km. The road distance is 798.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Munich to Lens without a car is to train via Strasbourg which takes 8h 50m and costs €130 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 8h 50m to get from Munich to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Munich to Lens bus from?

Munich to Lens bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Munich - Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Munich to Lens train from?

Munich to Lens train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from München Hbf station.

Train or bus from Munich to Lens?

The best way to get from Munich to Lens is to train via Strasbourg which takes 8h 50m and costs €130 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus via Reims, which costs €50 - €170 and takes 13h 45m.

Where does the Munich to Lens bus arrive?

Munich to Lens bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station.

Where does the Munich to Lens train arrive?

Munich to Lens train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Strasbourg Bahnhof station.

Can I drive from Munich to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Munich to Lens is 798 km. It takes approximately 8h 18m to drive from Munich to Lens.

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

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Where can I stay near Lens?

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Munich to Lens - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car train, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Munich to Lens by train (TGV), bus, car train, car, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Strasbourg
best
1. Take the train from München Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhof83
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris l'Est83 / ...
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to LensTgv
8h 50m
€130–316
Bus via Reims
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Munich - Bus Station to Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train StationBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station to LensBlaBlaCar Bus
13h 45m
€50–170
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from München Ost to Würzburg Hbf1392
2. Drive from Würzburg Hbf to Lens
7h 15m
€189–249
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Brussels Airport (BRU)MUC - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lens
7h 7m
€127–299
Train
1. Take the train from München Ost to Bruxelles-MidiNj
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to TournaiIc / ...
14h 3m
€83–124
Bus
1. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to LilleN280
16h 10m
€50–125
Drive 798.4 km
1. Drive from Munich to Lens798.4 km
8h 18m
€122–176
Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)MUC - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arras
7h
€103–334
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)MUC - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
8h 24m
€137–413
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)MUC - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
9h 5m
€175–422
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)MUC - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Brussel-Zuid
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
9h 16m
€146–389

Munich to Lens by train and foot

8Weekly Services

8h 50mAverage Duration

€130Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,032.8 km
Duration: 8h 50m

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

You can take a train from München Hbf to Lens via Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Gare De L'Est, and Paris Nord in around 8h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Munich - Bus Station to Lens via Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station in around 13h 45m.

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