The average train between Lens and Ostend takes 3h 21m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Lens to Ostend. 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 2 hours between Lens and Ostend. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lens is at 8:36 PM which arrives into Ostend at 12:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Lille Flandres and take an average of 3h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Lens to Ostend? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Lens to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Lens station and arriving at Ostend station via Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
Lens to Ostend train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lens station.
Lens to Ostend train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Ostende station.
Book your Lens to Ostend train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Lens and Ostend is 87.3 km. The road distance is 172 km.
You can take a train from Lens to Ostende via Lille Flandres and Gand-Saint-Pierre in around 3h 14m.