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

The cheapest way to get from Trier to Lens is to bus which costs €26 - €50 and takes 8h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Trier to Lens is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs €50 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Trier and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Trier station to Lens. However, there are services departing from Trier central train station and arriving at Lens via Brussels-North train station and Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Trier and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Trier to Lens. However, there are services departing from Trier, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Lens via Saarbrücken Hbf and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

How far is it from Trier to Lens?

The distance between Trier and Lens is 665 km. The road distance is 336.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Trier to Lens without a car is to train via Paris which takes 6h 20m and costs €100 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Trier to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Trier to Lens bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Trier to Lens train from?

Trier to Lens train services, operated by Süwex, depart from Trier, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Trier to Lens?

The best way to get from Trier to Lens is to train via Paris which takes 6h 20m and costs €100 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €50 and takes 8h 1m.

Where does the Trier to Lens bus arrive?

Trier to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Trier to Lens train arrive?

Trier to Lens train services, operated by Süwex, arrive at Saarbrücken Hbf station.

Can I drive from Trier to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Trier to Lens is 336 km. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Trier to Lens.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Lens?

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Trier to Lens - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Trier to Lens by train (TGV), bus, car, or 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 Paris
best
1. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain Re1
2. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Paris l'Esttrain 82 / ...
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lenstrain Tgv
6h 20m
€107–239
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Trier central train station to Brussels-North train stationbus N36
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Lillebus FlixBus N781 / ...
8h 1m
€27–49
Drive 336.3 km
1. Drive from Trier to Lenscar 336.3 km
3h 57m
€52–76
Train
1. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Luxembourg, Gare Centraletrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Luxembourg to Namurtrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Namur to Lille Flandrestrain Ic / ...
7h 17m
€92–168
Train #2
1. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Luxembourg, Gare Centraletrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Luxembourg to Namurtrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Namur to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
7h 43m
€92–163

Trier to Lens by train and foot

27Weekly Services

6h 20mAverage Duration

€107Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 665.3 km
Duration: 6h 20m

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

You can take a train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Lens via Saarbrücken Hbf, Paris Gare De L'Est, and Paris Nord in around 6h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trier central train station to Lens via Brussels-North train station and Lille in around 8h 1m.

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