The average train between Ostend and Lens takes 3h 58m 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.
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 8:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Courtrai and take an average of 3h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ostend to Lens. However, there are services departing from Ostend station and arriving at Lens station via Courtrai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
Ostend to Lens train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ostende station.
Ostend to Lens train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Lens station.
Book your Ostend to Lens train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Ostend and Lens is 87.3 km. The road distance is 143 km.
You can take a train from Ostende to Lens via Courtrai, Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 3h 37m.