Train Utrecht to Lens from €66 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Utrecht and Lens takes 6h 3m and the fastest train takes 4h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Utrecht 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 3m
Duration: 320 km
Distance: €66
Average price: Every 3 hours
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Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
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Take the train from Anvers-Central to Lille Flandrestrain Ic

5h 23m

€47–127

Utrecht to Lens train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Utrecht and Lens. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Utrecht is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Lens at 8:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam Centraal and take an average of 6h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

1:48 PM → 6:50 PM
5h 2m • 3 changes
3:03 PM → 7:50 PM
4h 47m • 3 changes
4:03 PM → 9:08 PM
5h 5m • 3 changes
5:03 PM → 10:20 PM
5h 17m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

6:03 AM → 11:45 AM
5h 42m • 3 changes
8:03 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 47m • 3 changes
9:03 AM → 2:08 PM
5h 5m • 3 changes
11:03 AM → 3:53 PM
4h 50m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

6:03 AM → 11:45 AM
5h 42m • 3 changes
8:03 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 47m • 3 changes
9:03 AM → 2:08 PM
5h 5m • 3 changes
11:03 AM → 3:53 PM
4h 50m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, May 22, 2026

6:03 AM → 11:45 AM
5h 42m • 3 changes
8:03 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 47m • 3 changes
9:03 AM → 2:08 PM
5h 5m • 3 changes
11:03 AM → 3:53 PM
4h 50m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 23, 2026

7:03 AM → 12:28 PM
5h 25m • 3 changes
8:03 AM → 12:51 PM
4h 48m • 3 changes
9:03 AM → 1:58 PM
4h 55m • 3 changes
10:03 AM → 2:32 PM
4h 29m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Utrecht 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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Distance: 320.2 km
Duration: 6h 3m

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

You can take a train from Utrecht Centraal to Lens via Rotterdam Centraal, Antwerpen-Centraal, Anvers-Central, Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 5h 23m.

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