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

The cheapest way to get from Prague to Lens is to bus and train which costs €65 - €80 and takes 17h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Prague to Lens is to fly and train which takes 7h 4m and costs €85 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Prague and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Prague to Lens. However, there are services departing from Praha, ÚAN Florenc and arriving at Lens via Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Prague and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Prague to Lens. However, there are services departing from Praha-Holesovice and arriving at Lens via Dresden Hauptbahnhof, Frankfurt, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 20m.

How far is it from Prague to Lens?

The distance between Prague and Lens is 871 km. The road distance is 998.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Prague to Lens without a car is to train via Dresden which takes 14h 20m and costs €120 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from Prague to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Prague to Lens bus from?

Prague to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Praha, ÚAN Florenc station.

Where do I catch the Prague to Lens train from?

Prague to Lens train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), depart from Praha-Holesovice station.

Train or bus from Prague to Lens?

The best way to get from Prague to Lens is to train via Dresden which takes 14h 20m and costs €120 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €120 and takes 16h 55m.

Where does the Prague to Lens bus arrive?

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

Where does the Prague to Lens train arrive?

Prague to Lens train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), arrive at Dresden Hbf station.

Can I drive from Prague to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Prague to Lens is 999 km. It takes approximately 9h 25m to drive from Prague to Lens.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 1084+ hotels available in Lens.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Prague to Lens by plane, train, train (TGV), bus, 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.

Fly to Brussels Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane PRG - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain
7h 14m
€97–191
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Lillebus N870 / ...
16h 55m
€50–117
Train via Dresden
1. Take the train from Praha-Holesovice to Dresden Hbftrain Rj
2. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain 50
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
14h 20m
€126–317
Drive 998.5 km
1. Drive from Prague to Lenscar 998.5 km
9h 25m
€153–221
Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane PRG - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arrastrain
7h 4m
€86–245
Fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane PRG - CRL
2. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandrestrain
7h 40m
€68–222
Fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane PRG - ORY
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lenstrain
7h 13m
€126–336
Fly to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA)plane PRG - BVA
2. Take the bus from Aéroport to Gare routièrebus
3. Take the train from Amiens to Arrastrain
8h 47m
€77–206
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane PRG - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
9h 20m
€123–391
Train
1. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Frankfurt(Main)Suedtrain Ec
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
16h 5m
€195–332
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Gent-Dampoortbus Michalovce
2. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
17h 11m
€67–78

Prague to Lens by train and foot

56Weekly Services

14h 20mAverage Duration

€126Cheapest Price

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Distance: 871.2 km
Duration: 7h 14m

What companies run services between Prague, Czechia and Lens, Hauts-de-France, France?

You can take a train from Praha-Holesovice to Lens via Dresden Hauptbahnhof, Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 14h 20m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Lille twice daily. Tickets cost €45–100 and the journey takes 15h 15m.

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