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Trip Overview

The average train between Ostend and Lens takes 4h and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Ostend 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.

4h
Duration
143 km
Distance
€36
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Ostend to Lens train times

Trains run hourly between Ostend and Lens. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ostend is at 9:58 PM which arrives into Lens at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Courtrai and take an average of 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)2h 52m • 2 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)2h 52m • 2 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 47m • 2 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)2h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)2h 52m • 2 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)2h 52m • 2 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 47m • 2 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)2h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)2h 52m • 2 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)2h 52m • 2 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 47m • 2 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)2h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)2h 52m • 2 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)2h 52m • 2 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 47m • 2 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)2h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)2h 52m • 2 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)2h 52m • 2 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 47m • 2 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)2h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 37m • 2 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 40m • 2 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 3m • 2 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 22, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 37m • 2 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 41m • 2 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 3m • 2 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 10m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ostend 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.

Map of how to get from Ostend to Lens.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 142.7 km
  • Duration: 4h

What companies run services between Ostend, Belgium and Lens, Hauts-de-France, France?

You can take a train from Ostende to Lens via Courtrai and Lille Flandres in around 3h 29m.

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