The average train between Utrecht and Lens takes 6h 37m and the fastest train takes 4h 47m. 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Utrecht and Lens. The earliest departure is at 11:03 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 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 2m • 3 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Utrecht to Lens. However, there are services departing from Utrecht station and arriving at Lens station via Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
Utrecht to Lens train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Utrecht Centraal station.
Utrecht to Lens train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Lille Flandres station.
Book your Utrecht to Lens train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Utrecht and Lens is 243.8 km. The road distance is 320 km.
You can take a train from Utrecht Centraal to Lens via Rotterdam Centraal, Antwerpen-Centraal, Anvers-Central, and Lille Flandres in around 5h 28m.