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

The cheapest way to get from Deventer to Lens is to night train and train which costs €35 - €60 and takes 7h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Deventer to Lens is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs €60 - €95.

Is there a direct train between Deventer and Lens?

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, Lille Europe and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.

How far is it from Deventer to Lens?

The distance between Deventer and Lens is 416 km. The road distance is 357.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Deventer to Lens without a car is to train via Gouda which takes 6h 16m and costs €85 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Deventer to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Deventer to Lens train from?

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

Train or bus from Deventer to Lens?

The best way to get from Deventer to Lens is to train via Gouda which takes 6h 16m and costs €85 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €90 and takes 8h 4m.

Where does the Deventer to Lens train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Deventer to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Deventer to Lens is 357 km. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Deventer to Lens.

Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 968+ hotels available in Lens.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Deventer to Lens by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, night train, train, or car

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
1. Take the train from Deventer to Gouda
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille EuropeTgv
6h 16m
€88–211
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Arnhem Central Station to LilleN367 / ...
8h 4m
€28–86
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Deventer to Antwerpen-Centraal
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Lille FlandresIc / ...
7h 19m
€37–59
Drive 357.1 km
1. Drive from Deventer to Lens357.1 km
3h 54m
€64–93
Train
1. Take the train from Deventer to Breda
2. Take the train from Breda to Anvers-CentralEc
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Lille FlandresIc
6h 50m
€75–125

Deventer to Lens by train and tram

72Weekly Services

6h 16mAverage Duration

€88Cheapest Price

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Distance: 415.9 km
Duration: 6h 16m

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, Lille Europe, Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 6h 16m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Arnhem Central Station to Lille twice daily. Tickets cost €20–45 and the journey takes 4h 15m.

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