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

The cheapest way to get from Munich to Lens is to bus which costs €45 - €95 and takes 16h 10m.

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 €110 - €350.

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 central bus station and arriving at Lens via Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 10m.

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 54m.

How far is it from Munich to Lens?

The distance between Munich and Lens is 1033 km. The road distance is 799 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 54m and costs €150 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 8h 54m 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 FlixBus, depart from Munich central 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 54m and costs €150 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €95 and takes 16h 10m.

Where does the Munich to Lens bus arrive?

Munich to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille 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 799 km. It takes approximately 8h 21m to drive from Munich to Lens.

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

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

Book your Munich to Lens bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lens?

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

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

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 Bahnhoftrain 83
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris l'Esttrain 83 / ...
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lenstrain Tgv
8h 54m
€154–313
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Lillebus N280
16h 10m
€46–93
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Muenchen Ost to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midinighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Lille Europetrain Eurostar
13h 24m
€96–326
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from München Ost to Würzburg Hbfcartrain 1392
2. Drive from Würzburg Hbf to Lenscar
7h 20m
€189–249
Train
1. Take the train from München Ost to Bruxelles-Miditrain Nj
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
13h 20m
€96–147
Drive 799 km
1. Drive from Munich to Lenscar 799 km
8h 21m
€122–175
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MUC - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain
7h 12m
€136–280
Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane MUC - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arrastrain
7h
€111–344
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MUC - CGN
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
8h 43m
€141–387
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MUC - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
9h 19m
€178–399
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane MUC - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Brussel-Zuidtrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
9h
€166–440

Munich to Lens by train and foot

7Weekly Services

8h 54mAverage Duration

€154Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,032.9 km
Duration: 8h 54m

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 54m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Munich central bus station to Lille once daily. Tickets cost €40–75 and the journey takes 14h 30m.

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