What is the cheapest way to get from Kassel to Lens?

The cheapest way to get from Kassel to Lens is to bus which costs €40 - €80 and takes 10h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kassel to Lens?

The fastest way to get from Kassel to Lens is to drive which takes 5h 33m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Kassel and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Kassel to Lens. However, there are services departing from Kassel and arriving at Lens via DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse and Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Kassel and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Kassel to Lens. However, there are services departing from Kassel Am Stern and arriving at Lens via Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe, Dortmund Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.

How far is it from Kassel to Lens?

The distance between Kassel and Lens is 697 km. The road distance is 548.7 km.

How do I travel from Kassel to Lens without a car?

The best way to get from Kassel to Lens without a car is to train which takes 9h 20m and costs €140 - €370.

How long does it take to get from Kassel to Lens?

It takes approximately 9h 20m to get from Kassel to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kassel to Lens bus from?

Kassel to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kassel station.

Where do I catch the Kassel to Lens train from?

Kassel to Lens train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.

Train or bus from Kassel to Lens?

The best way to get from Kassel to Lens is to train which takes 9h 20m and costs €140 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 10h 36m.

Where does the Kassel to Lens bus arrive?

Kassel to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dortmund central bus station.

Where does the Kassel to Lens train arrive?

Kassel to Lens train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Offenburg Bahnhof station.

Can I drive from Kassel to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Kassel to Lens is 549 km. It takes approximately 5h 33m to drive from Kassel to Lens.

How do I get a train ticket from Kassel to Lens?

Book your Kassel to Lens train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Kassel to Lens?

Book your Kassel to Lens bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 1233+ hotels available in Lens.

Kassel to Lens - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and night train

There are 6 ways to get from Kassel to Lens by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, train, plane, train (TGV), or night train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Dortmund Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
9h 20m
€148–370
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kassel to Dortmund central bus stationbus 264 / ...
2. Take the bus from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse to LILLE, Przystanek B - Rue des Canonniersbus
10h 36m
€44–79
Drive 548.7 km
1. Drive from Kassel to Lenscar 548.7 km
5h 33m
€86–124
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane FRA - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
7h 39m
€139–443
Train via Offenburg
1. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Offenburg to Paris Esttrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lenstrain Tgv
9h 52m
€196–512
Night train, bus, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Dortmund Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the bus from Dortmund - Bus Station to Antwerp - Berchembus
3. Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
12h 29m
€71–184

Kassel to Lens by tram, train, and bus

35Weekly Services

9h 20mAverage Duration

€148Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Launch map view

Distance: 697.2 km
Duration: 9h 20m

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

You can take a vehicle from Kassel Am Stern to Lens via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe, Dortmund Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Rue De Tournai, and Lille Flandres in around 9h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kassel to Lens via DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse, LILLE, Przystanek B - Rue des Canonniers, and Lille in around 10h 36m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around France

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.