The average train between Antwerp and Lens takes 3h 19m and the fastest train takes 3h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Antwerp 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 Antwerp and Lens. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Antwerp is at 4:36 PM which arrives into Lens at 7:50 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Antwerp to Lens. However, there are services departing from Antwerp station and arriving at Lens station via Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
Antwerp to Lens train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Anvers-Central station.
Antwerp to Lens train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Lens station.
Book your Antwerp to Lens train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Antwerp and Lens is 140.9 km. The road distance is 174 km.
You can take a train from Anvers-Central to Lens via Lille Flandres in around 3h 14m.