The average train between Kassel and Lens takes 9h 26m and the fastest train takes 6h 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 every 4 hours between Kassel and Lens. The earliest departure is at 3:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Kassel is at 10:18 PM which arrives into Lens at 12:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and take an average of 9h 26m. 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 9h 26m.
Kassel to Lens train services, operated by cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH, depart from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.
Kassel to Lens train services, operated by cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH, arrive at Lille Europe station.
Book your Kassel to Lens train tickets online with cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and 5 other operators.
The distance between Kassel and Lens is 478.2 km. The road distance is 739 km.
You can take a train from Kassel Hauptbahnhof to Lens via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 8h 36m.