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

The cheapest way to get from Nuremberg to Lens is to bus which costs €40 - €110 and takes 13h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nuremberg to Lens is to fly and train which takes 6h 30m and costs €130 - €380.

Is there a direct bus between Nuremberg and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Nuremberg station to Lens. However, there are services departing from Nuremberg central bus station and arriving at Lens via Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Nuremberg and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Nuremberg to Lens. However, there are services departing from Nürnberg Hbf and arriving at Lens via Frankfurt, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.

How far is it from Nuremberg to Lens?

The distance between Nuremberg and Lens is 768 km. The road distance is 742.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Nuremberg to Lens without a car is to train which takes 8h 53m and costs €95 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 8h 53m to get from Nuremberg to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nuremberg to Lens bus from?

Nuremberg to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nuremberg central bus station.

Where do I catch the Nuremberg to Lens train from?

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

Train or bus from Nuremberg to Lens?

The best way to get from Nuremberg to Lens is to train which takes 8h 53m and costs €95 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €110 and takes 13h 45m.

Where does the Nuremberg to Lens bus arrive?

Nuremberg to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.

Where does the Nuremberg to Lens train arrive?

Nuremberg to Lens train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Nuremberg to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Nuremberg to Lens is 742 km. It takes approximately 6h 39m to drive from Nuremberg to Lens.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Lens?

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

There are 11 ways to get from Nuremberg 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
best
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Frankfurt41 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Bruxelles Midi79
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille EuropeTgv
8h 53m
€98–256
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to LilleN280
13h 45m
€41–102
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Nuernberg Hbf to Liege-GuilleminsNj
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to NamurL / ...
3. Take the train from Namur to Lille FlandresIc
15h 19m
€79–307
Drive 742.2 km
1. Drive from Nuremberg to Lens742.2 km
6h 39m
€116–167
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Ghent DampoortN84
2. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Lille FlandresIc
15h 27m
€51–113
Fly Nuremberg Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Brussels Airport (BRU)NUE - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
8h 30m
€129–349
Fly Nuremberg Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)NUE - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arras
6h 30m
€130–374
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)FRA - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
8h 35m
€126–346
Fly Nuremberg Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)NUE - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Brussel-Zuid
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
8h 34m
€153–459
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbf
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Brussels Airport (BRU)MUC - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
8h 30m
€151–370
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbf
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)MUC - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arras
8h 19m
€132–405

Nuremberg to Lens by train and tram

57Weekly Services

8h 53mAverage Duration

€98Cheapest Price

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Distance: 767.5 km
Duration: 8h 53m

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

You can take a train from Nürnberg Hbf to Lens via Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 8h 53m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Lille hourly. Tickets cost €35–85 and the journey takes 12h 5m.

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