How to Travel from
Cologne to Lens
by Plane, Bus, Route or Car
Schedule
Cologne, Germany → Lens, France
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cologne to Lens
Composite routes from Cologne to Lens
Cheapest
3 h 17 min
Car
338 km.
from $18
Other
4 h 32 min
294 km.
from $155.11
6 h 13 min
Train, Bus
294 km.
from $104.35
Route Navigator Cologne - Lens
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto Bürgerstraße
Bürgerstraße, 73 м
73 м
Turn right onto Alter Markt
Alter Markt, 32 м
32 м
Turn left onto Bechergasse
Bechergasse, 70 м
70 м
Turn left onto Am Hof
Am Hof, 19 м
19 м
Turn sharp right onto Kurt-Hackenberg-Platz
Kurt-Hackenberg-Platz, 61 м
61 м
Turn left
359 м
359 м
Turn left onto Trankgasse
Trankgasse, 255 м
255 м
Continue onto Komödienstraße
Komödienstraße, 1 km 509 м
1 km 509 м
Continue onto Magnusstraße
Magnusstraße, 468 м
468 м
Turn left onto Hohenzollernring
Hohenzollernring, 466 м
466 м
Turn right onto Aachener Straße
Aachener Straße, 3 km 43 м
3 km 43 м
Continue onto Aachener Straße
Aachener Straße, 341 м
341 м
Continue onto Aachener Straße
Aachener Straße, 3 km 135 м
3 km 135 м
Turn left and take A 1, A 4 toward Koblenz, Olpe, Aachen
Koblenz, Olpe, Aachen, A 1, A 4, 1 km 79 м
1 km 79 м
Keep right
93 м
93 м
Keep right and take A 4 toward Aachen
Aachen, A 4, 51 km 405 м
51 km 405 м
Keep right and take A 44 toward Brüssel, Liège, Düsseldorf
Brüssel, Liège, Düsseldorf, A 44, 336 м
336 м
Keep left and take A 44 toward Brüssel, Liège
Brüssel, Liège, A 44, 386 м
386 м
Keep right and take A 44 toward Brüssel, Liège
Brüssel, Liège, A 44, 437 м
437 м
Keep left and take A 44 toward Brüssel, Liège, Aachen-Süd
Brüssel, Liège, Aachen-Süd, A 44, 61 km 924 м
61 km 924 м
Keep left onto E42 and drive toward Namur, Seraing, Aéroport de Liège
Namur, Seraing, Aéroport de Liège, 109 km 434 м
109 km 434 м
Continue onto Autoroute de Wallonie
Autoroute de Wallonie, 24 km 650 м
24 km 650 м
Keep left onto E19 and drive toward Paris, Valenciennes
Paris, Valenciennes, 26 km 15 м
26 km 15 м
Keep left onto A 2
10 km 671 м
10 km 671 м
Keep right onto A 21 and take A 21 toward Douai, Denain - Nouveau Monde, Escaudain, Somain, Aniche
Douai, Denain - Nouveau Monde, Escaudain, Somain, Aniche, A 21, 44 km 402 м
44 km 402 м
Keep right and drive toward Lens-centre
Lens-centre, 1 km 1 м
1 km 1 м
Keep left
183 м
183 м
Keep left onto Rue du Stade
Rue du Stade, 1 km 531 м
1 km 531 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Avenue Alfred Van Pelt
Avenue Alfred Van Pelt, 1 km 659 м
1 km 659 м
Turn right onto Place du Général de Gaulle
Place du Général de Gaulle, 121 м
121 м
Turn sharp left
60 м
60 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Lens?
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Lens is to bus which costs $22.83 - $59.78 and takes 8h 17m.
What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Lens?
The fastest way to get from Cologne to Lens is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs $54.35 - $86.96 .
Is there a direct train between Cologne and Lens?
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Lens. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Lens via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
How far is it from Cologne to Lens?
The distance between Cologne and Lens is 364 km. The road distance is 339.6 km.
How do I travel from Cologne to Lens without a car?
The best way to get from Cologne to Lens without a car is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs $46.74 - $217.39 .
How long does it take to get from Cologne to Lens?
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Cologne to Lens, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Cologne to Lens train from?
Cologne to Lens train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.
Train or bus from Cologne to Lens?
The best way to get from Cologne to Lens is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs $46.74 - $217.39 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $22.83 - $59.78 and takes 8h 17m.
What is the time difference between Cologne and Lens?
It is currently 07:44 at both, Cologne and Lens.
Where does the Cologne to Lens train arrive?
Cologne to Lens train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Can I drive from Cologne to Lens?
Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Lens is 340 km. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Cologne to Lens.
How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Lens?
Book your Cologne to Lens train tickets online with Omio.
Where can I stay near Lens?
There are 807+ hotels available in Lens. Prices start at $28.88 per night.
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