There are 4 ways to get from Antwerp to Lens by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Brussels
best- Take the train from Anvers-Central 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
3h 14m€57–112Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Lillebus 280 / ...
- Take the bus from Lille to Lensbus 781
3h 30m€8–47Drive 155.7 km
- Drive from Antwerp to Lenscar 155.7 km
1h 43m€24–35Train
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain Ter
3h 21m€29–36
Antwerp to Lens by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Antwerp to Lens is to bus which costs €8 - €50 and takes 3h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Antwerp to Lens is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs €24 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Antwerp to Lens. However, there are services departing from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats and arriving at Lens via Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Antwerp to Lens. However, there are services departing from Anvers-Central and arriving at Lens via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
The distance between Antwerp and Lens is 192 km. The road distance is 155.7 km.
The best way to get from Antwerp to Lens without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 3h 14m and costs €55 - €120.
It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Antwerp to Lens, including transfers.
Antwerp to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats station.
Antwerp to Lens train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Anvers-Central station.
The best way to get from Antwerp to Lens is to train via Brussels which takes 3h 14m and costs €55 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €8 - €50 and takes 3h 30m.
What companies run services between Antwerp, Belgium and Lens, Hauts-de-France, France?
You can take a train from Anvers-Central to Lens via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 3h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Lens via Lille in around 3h 30m.
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Anvers-Central to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–60
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Standard
- €25–40
- Comfort
- €26–40
- Premium
- €40–60
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–40
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Lille Flandres to Lens
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €16–17
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Anvers-Central to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €13–19
- 1st Class
- €20–29
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–28
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lille to Lens
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €4–25
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Lille to Lens
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Antwerp to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.
Antwerp to Lens train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Antwerp to Lens is 156 km. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Antwerp to Lens.
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