How to Travel from
Essen to Lens
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Essen, Germany → Lens, France
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Essen to Lens
Composite routes from Essen to Lens
Cheapest
3 h 40 min
Car
352 km.
from $19
Other
6 h 11 min
314 km.
from $227.30
7 h 35 min
314 km.
from $69.43
6 h 23 min
314 km.
from $164.93
9 h 18 min
Bus, Train
313 km.
from $59.20
Route Navigator Essen - Lens
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Continue and take A 40 toward Duisburg
Duisburg, A 40, 16 km 163 м
16 km 163 м
Keep right and take A 3 toward Köln, Düsseldorf, Arnheim
Köln, Düsseldorf, Arnheim, A 3, 263 м
263 м
Keep left and take A 40 toward Venlo, Moers, Duisburg
Venlo, Moers, Duisburg, A 40, 4 km 264 м
4 km 264 м
Keep right and drive toward Venlo, Duisburg-Hochfeld, Duisburg-Häfen, -Ruhrort
Venlo, Duisburg-Hochfeld, Duisburg-Häfen, -Ruhrort, 369 м
369 м
Keep left and drive toward Duisburg-Hochfeld
Duisburg-Hochfeld, 275 м
275 м
Keep left toward A 40
A 40, 39 km 486 м
39 km 486 м
Keep right onto A67 and drive toward Venlo
Venlo, 405 м
405 м
Keep right onto A67
4 km 358 м
4 km 358 м
Keep right onto A67 and take A73 toward Venlo-West/Zuid, Venlo 3000-8000, Maastricht, Venray, Nijmegen
Venlo-West/Zuid, Venlo 3000-8000, Maastricht, Venray, Nijmegen, A73, 270 м
270 м
Keep left onto A67 and take A73 toward Venlo-West/Zuid, Venlo 4000-8000, Maastricht
Venlo-West/Zuid, Venlo 4000-8000, Maastricht, A73, 1 km 525 м
1 km 525 м
Keep left onto A67 and drive toward Eindhoven, Antwerpen, Venlo 8000-9900
Eindhoven, Antwerpen, Venlo 8000-9900, 10 km 790 м
10 km 790 м
Keep right onto A67 and take N277 toward Panningen, Ysselsteyn
Panningen, Ysselsteyn, N277, 16 km 170 м
16 km 170 м
Keep right onto A67 and take N279 toward Asten, Helmond, Meijel
Asten, Helmond, Meijel, N279, 23 km 9 м
23 km 9 м
Keep right onto A67 and take A67 toward Antwerpen, Eersel
Antwerpen, Eersel, A67, 9 km 33 м
9 km 33 м
Keep right onto A67 and take N397 toward Eersel, Bergeijk
Eersel, Bergeijk, N397, 67 km 376 м
67 km 376 м
Keep right and take Ring toward Ring
Ring, Ring, 187 м
187 м
Keep left and take Ring 1 toward Brugge, Gent, Brussel, Haven 1000-2000, Centrum Zuid
Brugge, Gent, Brussel, Haven 1000-2000, Centrum Zuid, Ring 1, 9 km 129 м
9 km 129 м
Keep left onto E17 and take E 17 toward Rijsel (Lille), Gent, Sint-Niklaas
Rijsel (Lille), Gent, Sint-Niklaas, E 17, 112 km 361 м
112 km 361 м
Keep left onto Voie Rapide Urbaine and take N 356 toward Paris, Lille, Lille Lesquin
Voie Rapide Urbaine, Paris, Lille, Lille Lesquin, N 356, 8 km 320 м
8 km 320 м
Keep left onto Autoroute du Nord and drive toward Paris, Reims, Lille Lesquin
Autoroute du Nord, Paris, Reims, Lille Lesquin, 16 km 322 м
16 km 322 м
Keep right and drive toward Carvin, Libercourt, Oignies
Carvin, Libercourt, Oignies, 1 km 986 м
1 km 986 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto D 917
1 km 789 м
1 km 789 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto D 917
2 km 132 м
2 km 132 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Route de Lens
Route de Lens, 2 km 689 м
2 km 689 м
Continue onto D 917
2 km 591 м
2 km 591 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Route de Lille
Route de Lille, 3 km 942 м
3 km 942 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Route de Lille
Route de Lille, 1 km 763 м
1 km 763 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Route de Lille
Route de Lille, 2 km 907 м
2 km 907 м
Turn slight right onto Rue René Lanoy
Rue René Lanoy, 1 km 581 м
1 km 581 м
Turn slight right onto Rue Berthelot
Rue Berthelot, 142 м
142 м
Turn right onto Rue de la Gare
Rue de la Gare, 320 м
320 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 Essen to Lens?
The cheapest way to get from Essen to Lens is to bus which costs $39.13 - $65.22 and takes 7h 35m.
What is the fastest way to get from Essen to Lens?
The fastest way to get from Essen to Lens is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs $59.78 - $92.39 .
Is there a direct bus between Essen and Lens?
No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Lens. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Lens via Brussels-North train station and Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
Is there a direct train between Essen and Lens?
No, there is no direct train from Essen to Lens. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Lens via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
How far is it from Essen to Lens?
The distance between Essen and Lens is 427 km. The road distance is 356.6 km.
How do I travel from Essen to Lens without a car?
The best way to get from Essen to Lens without a car is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs $103.26 - $250 .
How long does it take to get from Essen to Lens?
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Essen to Lens, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Essen to Lens bus from?
Essen to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.
Where do I catch the Essen to Lens train from?
Essen to Lens train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Train or bus from Essen to Lens?
The best way to get from Essen to Lens is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs $103.26 - $250 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $39.13 - $65.22 and takes 7h 35m.
Where does the Essen to Lens bus arrive?
Essen to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.
Where does the Essen to Lens train arrive?
Essen to Lens train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Can I drive from Essen to Lens?
Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Lens is 357 km. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Essen to Lens.
How do I get a train ticket from Essen to Lens?
Book your Essen to Lens train tickets online with Omio.
How do I get a bus ticket from Essen to Lens?
Book your Essen to Lens bus tickets online with FlixBus.
Where can I stay near Lens?
There are 784+ hotels available in Lens. Prices start at $29.68 per night.
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