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

The cheapest way to get from Arnhem to Lens is to bus which costs €24 - €65 and takes 5h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Arnhem to Lens is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Arnhem and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Arnhem station to Lens. However, there are services departing from Arnhem Central Station and arriving at Lens via Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Arnhem and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Arnhem to Lens. However, there are services departing from Arnhem Centraal and arriving at Lens via Schiphol Airport, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.

How far is it from Arnhem to Lens?

The distance between Arnhem and Lens is 329 km. The road distance is 316.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Arnhem to Lens without a car is to bus which takes 5h 55m and costs €24 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Arnhem to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Arnhem to Lens bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Arnhem to Lens train from?

Arnhem to Lens train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Arnhem Centraal station.

Train or bus from Arnhem to Lens?

The best way to get from Arnhem to Lens is to bus which takes 5h 55m and costs €24 - €65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €85 - €230 and takes 6h 24m.

Where does the Arnhem to Lens bus arrive?

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

Where does the Arnhem to Lens train arrive?

Arnhem to Lens train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Breda station.

Can I drive from Arnhem to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Arnhem to Lens is 316 km. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Arnhem to Lens.

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

Book your Arnhem to Lens train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 1049+ hotels available in Lens.

Arnhem to Lens - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Arnhem to Lens by bus, train (Eurostar, TGV), 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Arnhem Central Station to LilleN367 / ...
5h 55m
€24–63
Train
1. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille EuropeTgv
6h 24m
€85–228
Drive 316.3 km
1. Drive from Arnhem to Lens316.3 km
3h 27m
€57–82
Train via Breda
1. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Breda
2. Take the train from Breda to Anvers-CentralEc
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Lille FlandresIc / ...
6h 30m
€48–165
Train via Breda #2
1. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Breda
2. Take the train from Breda to Anvers-CentralEc
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Lille FlandresIc
6h 33m
€70–201

Arnhem to Lens by bus

6Weekly Buses

5h 55mAverage Duration

€24Cheapest Price

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Distance: 328.7 km
Duration: 5h 55m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Arnhem Central Station to Lille twice daily. Tickets cost €20–45 and the journey takes 4h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Arnhem Centraal to Lens via Schiphol Airport, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 6h 24m.

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