The train between Amsterdam and Lens takes 3h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Amsterdam 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 3 times a day between Amsterdam and Lens. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Amsterdam is at 6:40 PM which arrives into Lens at 10:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Lille Europe and take an average of 3h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Amsterdam to Lens. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam station and arriving at Lens station via Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
Amsterdam to Lens train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.
Amsterdam to Lens train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Lille Europe station.
Book your Amsterdam to Lens train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Amsterdam and Lens is 258.9 km. The road distance is 350 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Lille Europe 4 times a day. Tickets cost €30–75 and the journey takes 2h 50m.