Kassel to Lens Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Kassel and Lens takes 9h 45m and the fastest train takes 6h 57m. 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.

9h 45m
Duration: 735 km
Distance: €157
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Frankfurttrain 22 / ...
Take the train from Frankfurt to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv

8h 5m

€127–356

Kassel to Lens train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Kassel and Lens. The earliest departure is at 6:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kassel is at 10:49 PM which arrives into Lens at 11:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 9h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:49 AM → 3:26 PM
8h 37m • 4 changes
8:48 AM → 4:49 PM
8h 1m • 4 changes
10:48 AM → 6:58 PM
8h 10m • 4 changes
12:48 PM → 8:25 PM
7h 37m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:49 AM → 3:53 PM
9h 4m • 4 changes
8:48 AM → 4:45 PM
7h 57m • 4 changes
10:48 AM → 5:50 PM
7h 2m • 4 changes
12:48 PM → 7:50 PM
7h 2m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:49 AM → 3:53 PM
9h 4m • 4 changes
8:48 AM → 4:45 PM
7h 57m • 4 changes
10:48 AM → 5:50 PM
7h 2m • 4 changes
12:48 PM → 7:50 PM
7h 2m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:49 AM → 3:53 PM
9h 4m • 4 changes
8:48 AM → 4:45 PM
7h 57m • 4 changes
10:48 AM → 5:50 PM
7h 2m • 4 changes
12:48 PM → 7:50 PM
7h 2m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:49 AM → 3:53 PM
9h 4m • 4 changes
8:48 AM → 4:45 PM
7h 57m • 4 changes
10:48 AM → 5:50 PM
7h 2m • 4 changes
12:48 PM → 7:50 PM
7h 2m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:49 AM → 3:53 PM
9h 4m • 4 changes
8:48 AM → 4:45 PM
7h 57m • 4 changes
10:48 AM → 5:50 PM
7h 2m • 4 changes
12:48 PM → 7:45 PM
6h 57m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:49 AM → 4:24 PM
9h 35m • 4 changes
8:48 AM → 4:49 PM
8h 1m • 4 changes
10:48 AM → 5:58 PM
7h 10m • 4 changes
12:48 PM → 8:25 PM
7h 37m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kassel 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.

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

You can take a train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Lens via Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 8h 5m.

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