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

The cheapest way to get from Groningen to Lens is to bus which costs €30 - €65 and takes 8h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Groningen to Lens is to drive which takes 5h 6m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Groningen and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Groningen station to Lens. However, there are services departing from Groningen central station and arriving at Lens via Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk and Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Groningen and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Groningen to Lens. However, there are services departing from Groningen and arriving at Lens via Schiphol Airport Train Station, Anvers-Central and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.

How far is it from Groningen to Lens?

The distance between Groningen and Lens is 533 km. The road distance is 463.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Groningen to Lens without a car is to train via Antwerp which takes 7h 40m and costs €70 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Groningen to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Groningen to Lens bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Groningen to Lens train from?

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

Train or bus from Groningen to Lens?

The best way to get from Groningen to Lens is to train via Antwerp which takes 7h 40m and costs €70 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 8h 15m.

Where does the Groningen to Lens bus arrive?

Groningen to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Where does the Groningen to Lens train arrive?

Groningen to Lens train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Schiphol Airport Train Station.

Can I drive from Groningen to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Groningen to Lens is 463 km. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Groningen to Lens.

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

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

Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 362+ hotels available in Lens.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Groningen to Lens by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Eurostar)

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 Antwerp
best
1. Take the train from Groningen to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
7h 40m
€73–165
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Groningen central station to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus N1386 / ...
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 15m
€32–62
Drive 463.4 km
1. Drive from Groningen to Lenscar 463.4 km
5h 6m
€83–119
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Groningen to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane AMS - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
7h 5m
€131–392
Train
1. Take the train from Groningen to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
8h 12m
€98–200

Groningen to Lens by train and foot

130Weekly Services

7h 40mAverage Duration

€73Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 533 km
Duration: 7h 40m

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

You can take a train from Groningen to Lens via Schiphol Airport Train Station, Antwerpen-Centraal, Anvers-Central, Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 7h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Groningen central station to Lens via Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk, Lille - Europe Train Station, and Lille in around 8h 15m.

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