The average train between Kassel and Lens takes 8h 1m and the fastest train takes 7h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Kassel 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 twice daily between Kassel and Lens. The earliest departure is at 8:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kassel is at 10:39 AM which arrives into Lens at 6:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and take an average of 8h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kassel to Lens. However, there are services departing from Kassel station and arriving at Lens station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.
Kassel to Lens train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.
Kassel to Lens train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Lille Europe station.
Book your Kassel to Lens train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Kassel and Lens is 478.2 km. The road distance is 729 km.
You can take a train from Kassel Hauptbahnhof to Lens via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 8h 39m.
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