Utrecht to Lens Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Utrecht and Lens takes 6h 32m and the fastest train takes 3h 52m. 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 32m
Duration: 337 km
Distance: €102
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

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Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain Ter

5h 19m

€86–145

Utrecht to Lens train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Utrecht and Lens. The earliest departure is at 7:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Utrecht is at 7:58 PM which arrives into Lens at 8:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Gouda and take an average of 6h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

2:58 PM → 8:25 PM
5h 27m • 5 changes
7:58 PM → 8:08 AM
Arrives next day
12h 10m • 5 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:58 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 52m • 5 changes
8:58 AM → 3:53 PM
6h 55m • 5 changes
10:58 AM → 4:45 PM
5h 47m • 5 changes
12:58 PM → 5:50 PM
4h 52m • 5 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:58 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 52m • 5 changes
8:58 AM → 3:53 PM
6h 55m • 5 changes
10:58 AM → 4:45 PM
5h 47m • 5 changes
12:58 PM → 5:50 PM
4h 52m • 5 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:58 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 52m • 5 changes
8:58 AM → 3:53 PM
6h 55m • 5 changes
10:58 AM → 4:45 PM
5h 47m • 5 changes
12:58 PM → 5:50 PM
4h 52m • 5 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:58 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 52m • 5 changes
8:58 AM → 3:53 PM
6h 55m • 5 changes
10:58 AM → 4:45 PM
5h 47m • 5 changes
12:58 PM → 5:50 PM
4h 52m • 5 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:58 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 52m • 5 changes
8:58 AM → 3:53 PM
6h 55m • 5 changes
10:58 AM → 4:45 PM
5h 47m • 5 changes
12:58 PM → 5:50 PM
4h 52m • 5 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.

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

You can take a train from Utrecht Centraal to Lens via Gouda, Rotterdam Centraal, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 5h 19m.

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