The average train between Budapest and Lens takes 23h 50m and the fastest train takes 22h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Budapest to Lens. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Budapest and Lens. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Lens at 6:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Wien Hbf and take an average of 23h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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24h 52m • 5 changesWant to know about travelling from Budapest to Lens? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Lens. However, there are services departing from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station and arriving at Tournai station via Wien Hbf station, Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf station and Brussels-Nord station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 50m.
Budapest to Lens train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Budapest to Lens train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Tournai station.
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The distance between Budapest and Lens is 1224.9 km. The road distance is 1456 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Lens via Wien Hbf, Frankfurt, Brussels-Nord, Tournai, and Lille Flandres in around 17h 33m.