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Rotterdam to Lens trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Rotterdam and Lens takes 5h 25m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam 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.

5h 25m
Duration
282 km
Distance
€87
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
  2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
  3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain train Ter
3h 49m
€74–124

Rotterdam to Lens train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Rotterdam and Lens. The earliest departure is at 7:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 7:58 PM which arrives into Lens at 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 5h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 281.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 25m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Lens via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 3h 49m.

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