Leiden to Lens Trains

Leiden to Lens trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Leiden and Lens takes 6h 2m and the fastest train takes 3h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Leiden 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.

6h 2m
Duration: 320 km
Distance: €97
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain Ter

4h 13m

€75–130

Leiden to Lens train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Leiden and Lens. The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leiden is at 8:15 PM which arrives into Lens at 8:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam Centraal and take an average of 6h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

2:15 PM → 6:23 PM
4h 8m • 3 changes
6:15 PM → 8:55 AM
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14h 40m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

7:15 AM → 12:29 PM
5h 14m • 3 changes
9:45 AM → 3:26 PM
5h 41m • 3 changes
12:15 PM → 4:49 PM
4h 34m • 3 changes
2:15 PM → 6:58 PM
4h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

8:04 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 46m • 3 changes
9:04 AM → 2:46 PM
5h 42m • 3 changes
11:04 AM → 4:45 PM
5h 41m • 3 changes
1:04 PM → 5:50 PM
4h 46m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

8:04 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 46m • 3 changes
9:04 AM → 2:46 PM
5h 42m • 3 changes
11:04 AM → 4:45 PM
5h 41m • 3 changes
1:15 PM → 5:50 PM
4h 35m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

8:04 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 46m • 3 changes
9:04 AM → 2:46 PM
5h 42m • 3 changes
11:04 AM → 4:45 PM
5h 41m • 3 changes
1:04 PM → 5:50 PM
4h 46m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

8:15 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 35m • 3 changes
9:04 AM → 2:46 PM
5h 42m • 3 changes
11:04 AM → 4:45 PM
5h 41m • 3 changes
1:04 PM → 5:50 PM
4h 46m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

8:16 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 34m • 3 changes
9:15 AM → 2:46 PM
5h 31m • 3 changes
11:15 AM → 4:45 PM
5h 30m • 3 changes
1:16 PM → 5:50 PM
4h 34m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leiden 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.

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Leiden to Lens train times

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

2:15 PM → 6:23 PM

6:15 PM → 8:55 AMArrives next day

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

7:15 AM → 12:29 PM

9:45 AM → 3:26 PM

12:15 PM → 4:49 PM

2:15 PM → 6:58 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

8:04 AM → 11:50 AM

9:04 AM → 2:46 PM

11:04 AM → 4:45 PM

1:04 PM → 5:50 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

8:04 AM → 11:50 AM

9:04 AM → 2:46 PM

11:04 AM → 4:45 PM

1:15 PM → 5:50 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

8:04 AM → 11:50 AM

9:04 AM → 2:46 PM

11:04 AM → 4:45 PM

1:04 PM → 5:50 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

8:15 AM → 11:50 AM

9:04 AM → 2:46 PM

11:04 AM → 4:45 PM

1:04 PM → 5:50 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

8:16 AM → 11:50 AM

9:15 AM → 2:46 PM

11:15 AM → 4:45 PM

1:16 PM → 5:50 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Leiden, Netherlands and Lens, Hauts-de-France, France?

Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi

Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraal

Train trips from Leiden

Train trips to Lens

Alternative transport options

6:15 PM → 8:55 AM
Arrives next day