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

The cheapest way to get from Leiden to Lens is to bus which costs €28 - €60 and takes 6h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leiden to Lens is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs €45 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Leiden and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Leiden to Lens. However, there are services departing from Leiden, Hogewoerd and arriving at Lens via The Hague and Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Leiden and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Lens. However, there are services departing from Leiden Centraal and arriving at Lens via Rotterdam Centraal, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

How far is it from Leiden to Lens?

The distance between Leiden and Lens is 320 km. The road distance is 278.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Leiden to Lens without a car is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs €75 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Leiden to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Lens bus from?

Leiden to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from The Hague station.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Lens train from?

Leiden to Lens train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Leiden to Lens?

The best way to get from Leiden to Lens is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs €75 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €60 and takes 6h 57m.

Where does the Leiden to Lens bus arrive?

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

Where does the Leiden to Lens train arrive?

Leiden to Lens train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Leiden to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Leiden to Lens is 278 km. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Leiden to Lens.

Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 1086+ hotels available in Lens.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Leiden to Lens by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, 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
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain Ter
5h 16m
€79–184
Bus via Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Hague to Lillebus N1325 / ...
7h 55m
€18–52
Bus
1. Take the bus from Delft Station to Lillebus N803
6h 57m
€29–57
Drive 278.4 km
1. Drive from Leiden to Lenscar 278.4 km
3h 21m
€49–71
Train via Antwerp
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain Eurostar / ...
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
5h 18m
€36–123

Leiden to Lens by train and foot

73Weekly Services

5h 16mAverage Duration

€79Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 320.3 km
Duration: 5h 16m

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

You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Lens via Rotterdam Centraal, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 5h 16m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Delft Station to Lille twice daily. Tickets cost €17–30 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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