What is the cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Lens?

The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Lens is to bus which costs €22 - €40 and takes 5h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Lens?

The fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Lens is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Amsterdam and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Amsterdam station to Lens. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Central Station and arriving at Lens via Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Amsterdam and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Amsterdam to Lens. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at Lens via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.

How far is it from Amsterdam to Lens?

The distance between Amsterdam and Lens is 350 km. The road distance is 314 km.

How do I travel from Amsterdam to Lens without a car?

The best way to get from Amsterdam to Lens without a car is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs €90 - €170.

How long does it take to get from Amsterdam to Lens?

It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Amsterdam to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Amsterdam to Lens bus from?

Amsterdam to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Amsterdam to Lens train from?

Amsterdam to Lens train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Amsterdam to Lens?

The best way to get from Amsterdam to Lens is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs €90 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €40 and takes 5h 30m.

Where does the Amsterdam to Lens bus arrive?

Amsterdam to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.

Where does the Amsterdam to Lens train arrive?

Amsterdam to Lens train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Amsterdam to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Amsterdam to Lens is 314 km. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Amsterdam to Lens.

How do I get a train ticket from Amsterdam to Lens?

Book your Amsterdam to Lens train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Amsterdam to Lens?

Book your Amsterdam to Lens bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 1170+ hotels available in Lens.

Amsterdam to Lens - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Amsterdam to Lens by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, plane, train, or train (Eurostar)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain Ter
3h 47m
€94–166
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Central Station to Lillebus X845 / ...
5h 30m
€23–39
Drive 314 km
1. Drive from Amsterdam to Lenscar 314 km
3h 31m
€57–82
Fly, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane AMS - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain
4h 15m
€153–387
Train via Antwerp
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Anvers-Centraltrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
5h 17m
€47–150
Train via Antwerp #2
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Zuid to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain Eurocity Direct
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
5h 58m
€47–105

Amsterdam to Lens by train and foot

198Weekly Services

3h 47mAverage Duration

€94Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 350.2 km
Duration: 3h 47m

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

You can take a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Lens via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 3h 47m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Central Station to Lille once daily. Tickets cost €20–35 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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