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 €65 - €120 and takes 16h 5m.

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 6h 46m and costs €120 - €330.

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 5m.

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, Paris Nord and Arras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.

How far is it from Munich to Lens?

The distance between Munich and Lens is 1033 km. The road distance is 799.5 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 9h 13m and costs €170 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 9h 13m 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 9h 13m and costs €170 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 16h 5m.

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 800 km. It takes approximately 8h 19m to drive from Munich to Lens.

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

Book your Munich to Lens train tickets online with Omio.

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?

There are 1145+ hotels available in Lens.

Munich to Lens - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Munich to Lens by train (TGV), bus, night train, 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 Arrastrain Tgv
9h 13m
€175–389
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Lillebus N280
16h 5m
€69–117
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Muenchen Ost to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midinighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Tournaitrain Ic / ...
14h 9m
€71–174
Drive 799.5 km
1. Drive from Munich to Lenscar 799.5 km
8h 19m
€124–178
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
€176–339
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 13m
€135–300
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 Lille Europetrain
6h 46m
€129–329
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 Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
8h 37m
€155–411
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 Train Station to Brussel-Zuidtrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
8h 55m
€163–384

Munich to Lens by train and foot

7Weekly Services

9h 13mAverage Duration

€175Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,032.9 km
Duration: 9h 13m

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, Paris Nord, and Arras in around 9h 13m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Munich central bus station to Lille once daily. Tickets cost €65–120 and the journey takes 14h 25m.

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