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

The cheapest way to get from Enschede to Lens is to bus which costs €27 - €50 and takes 7h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Enschede to Lens is to drive which takes 4h 45m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Enschede and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Enschede to Lens. However, there are services departing from Enschede and arriving at Lens via Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Enschede and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Enschede to Lens. However, there are services departing from Enschede and arriving at Lens via Gouda, Rotterdam Centraal, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.

How far is it from Enschede to Lens?

The distance between Enschede and Lens is 477 km. The road distance is 401 km.

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

The best way to get from Enschede to Lens without a car is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs €85 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Enschede to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Enschede to Lens bus from?

Enschede to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Enschede station.

Where do I catch the Enschede to Lens train from?

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

Train or bus from Enschede to Lens?

The best way to get from Enschede to Lens is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs €85 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €50 and takes 7h 15m.

Where does the Enschede to Lens bus arrive?

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

Where does the Enschede to Lens train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Enschede to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Enschede to Lens is 401 km. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Enschede to Lens.

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

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

Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 362+ hotels available in Lens.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Enschede 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
best
1. Take the train from Enschede to Goudatrain
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
7h 10m
€85–170
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Enschede to Lillebus N367
7h 15m
€27–49
Drive 401 km
1. Drive from Enschede to Lenscar 401 km
4h 45m
€72–104
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Enschede to Utrecht Centraaltrain Intercity
2. Take the bus from Utrecht to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 25m
€35–80
Train via Deventer
1. Take the train from Enschede to Deventertrain
2. Take the train from Deventer to Bredatrain
3. Take the train from Breda to Anvers-Centraltrain Ec
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
7h 54m
€64–149

Enschede to Lens by train and foot

72Weekly Services

7h 10mAverage Duration

€85Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 477 km
Duration: 7h 10m

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

You can take a train from Enschede to Lens via Gouda, Rotterdam Centraal, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 7h 10m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Enschede to Lille once daily. Tickets cost €25–45 and the journey takes 5h 35m.

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