There are 5 ways to get from Deventer 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 Gouda
best- Take the train from Deventer to Goudatrain
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
6h 13m€99–166Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Arnhem Central Station to Lillebus N367
8h 3m€38–55Drive 357.1 km
- Drive from Deventer to Lenscar 357.1 km
3h 55m€76–110Train
- Take the train from Deventer to Bredatrain
- Take the train from Breda to Anvers-Centraltrain Ec / ...
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
6h 52m€55–98Train #2
- Take the train from Deventer to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain European Sleeper
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Lille Flandrestrain Ic / ...
7h 37m€56–101
Deventer to Lens by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Deventer to Lens is to bus which costs €35 - €55 and takes 8h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Deventer to Lens is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs €75 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Deventer station to Lens. However, there are services departing from Apeldoorn, Station - G and arriving at Lens via Arnhem Central Station and Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Deventer to Lens. However, there are services departing from Deventer and arriving at Lens via Gouda, Rotterdam Centraal, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Gare Lille Europe and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
The distance between Deventer and Lens is 416 km. The road distance is 357.1 km.
The best way to get from Deventer to Lens without a car is to train via Gouda which takes 6h 13m and costs €95 - €170.
It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Deventer to Lens, including transfers.
Deventer to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Arnhem Central Station.
Deventer to Lens train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Deventer station.
The best way to get from Deventer to Lens is to train via Gouda which takes 6h 13m and costs €95 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 8h 3m.
What companies run services between Deventer, Netherlands and Lens, Hauts-de-France, France?
You can take a train from Deventer to Lens via Gouda, Rotterdam Centraal, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 6h 13m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Arnhem Central Station to Lille 6 times a week. Tickets cost €26–40 and the journey takes 4h 15m.
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Deventer to Gouda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Deventer to Breda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–30
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Breda to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–90
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Breda to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Anvers-Central to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Anvers-Central to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +31302035833
- info@europeansleeper.eu
- Website
- European Sleeper
Train from Deventer to Antwerpen-Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €24–50
- Website
- European Sleeper
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Arnhem Central Station to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Deventer to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.
Deventer to Lens train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Gouda station.
Yes, the driving distance between Deventer to Lens is 357 km. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Deventer to Lens.
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