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

The cheapest way to get from Rostock to Lens is to bus which costs €65 - €140 and takes 18h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rostock to Lens is to drive which takes 7h 59m and costs €130 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Rostock and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Rostock station to Lens. However, there are services departing from Rostock central bus station and arriving at Lens via Rotterdam Central Station and Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Rostock and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Rostock to Lens. However, there are services departing from Rostock Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Lens via S Spandau Bhf, Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 20m.

How far is it from Rostock to Lens?

The distance between Rostock and Lens is 1157 km. The road distance is 874.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Rostock to Lens without a car is to train via Reinickendorf which takes 13h 20m and costs €130 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 13h 20m to get from Rostock to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rostock to Lens bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rostock to Lens train from?

Rostock to Lens train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Rostock Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Rostock to Lens?

The best way to get from Rostock to Lens is to train via Reinickendorf which takes 13h 20m and costs €130 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €140 and takes 18h 5m.

Where does the Rostock to Lens bus arrive?

Rostock to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rotterdam Central Station.

Where does the Rostock to Lens train arrive?

Rostock to Lens train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at S Spandau Bhf station.

Can I drive from Rostock to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Rostock to Lens is 874 km. It takes approximately 7h 59m to drive from Rostock to Lens.

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

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

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

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Rostock to Lens - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and car train

There are 10 ways to get from Rostock to Lens by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, car, plane, or car 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 Reinickendorf
best
1. Take the train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to S Spandau Bhf17
2. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Köln Hbf10 / ...
3. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille EuropeTgv
13h 20m
€130–390
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rostock central bus station to Rotterdam Central StationN1386
2. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to LilleN803 / ...
18h 5m
€68–136
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rostock central bus station to Groningen central station
2. Take the train from Groningen to Schiphol Airport
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Lille FlandresIc
16h 24m
€130–360
Drive 874.3 km
1. Drive from Rostock to Lens874.3 km
7h 59m
€136–197
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbf
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Brussels Airport (BRU)HAM - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
9h 28m
€142–341
Train
1. Take the train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbf26
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Osnabrück Hbf43 / ...
3. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Bad Bentheim
4. Take the train from Bad Bentheim to Antwerpen-Centraal
5. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Lille FlandresIc
15h 58m
€129–255
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Rostock to Hamburg Hbf
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Göttingen
3. Drive from Göttingen to Lens
9h 29m
€201–277
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbf
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)HAM - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arras
9h 22m
€123–356
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Brussels Airport (BRU)BER - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
9h 30m
€139–357
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbf
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)HAM - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Brussel-Zuid
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
11h 16m
€171–461

Rostock to Lens by train and tram

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13h 20mAverage Duration

€130Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,156.6 km
Duration: 13h 20m

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

You can take a train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Lens via S Spandau Bhf, Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 13h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rostock central bus station to Lens via Rotterdam Central Station and Lille in around 18h 5m.

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