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

The cheapest way to get from Lens to Amsterdam is to bus which costs €14 - €45 and takes 5h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lens to Amsterdam is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Lens and Amsterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Lens to Amsterdam station. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Amsterdam Central Station via Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Lens and Amsterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Lens to Amsterdam. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Amsterdam Centraal via Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.

How far is it from Lens to Amsterdam?

The distance between Lens and Amsterdam is 350 km. The road distance is 312.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Lens to Amsterdam without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs €60 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Lens to Amsterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lens to Amsterdam bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lens to Amsterdam train from?

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

Train or bus from Lens to Amsterdam?

The best way to get from Lens to Amsterdam is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs €60 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €14 - €45 and takes 5h 30m.

Where does the Lens to Amsterdam bus arrive?

Lens to Amsterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Central Station.

Where does the Lens to Amsterdam train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lens to Amsterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Lens to Amsterdam is 313 km. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Lens to Amsterdam.

How do I get a train ticket from Lens to Amsterdam?

Book your Lens to Amsterdam train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Amsterdam?

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Lens to Amsterdam - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Lens to Amsterdam by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, plane, or train (TGV, 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 Lille Europe to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Eurostar
4h 36m
€60–147
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lille to Amsterdam Central Stationbus X845
5h 30m
€14–41
Drive 312.6 km
1. Drive from Lens to Amsterdamcar 312.6 km
3h 35m
€55–79
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Lens to Lille Flandrestrain
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRU - AMS
4h 47m
€113–326
Train via Brussels
1. Take the train from Lens to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
4h 42m
€55–117
Train via Schiphol, Airport (Eurostar)
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Schiphol Airporttrain Thalys
5h 5m
€69–154

Lens to Amsterdam by train and foot

35Weekly Services

4h 36mAverage Duration

€60Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 350.3 km
Duration: 4h 36m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Lille Europe to Amsterdam Centraal 3 times a day. Tickets cost €50–75 and the journey takes 2h 49m. Eurostar also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lille to Amsterdam Central Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost €10–22 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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