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

The cheapest way to get from Lens to Antwerp is to bus which costs €8 - €55 and takes 3h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lens to Antwerp is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs €24 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Lens and Antwerp?

No, there is no direct bus from Lens to Antwerp. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Antwerp Rooseveltplaats via Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Lens and Antwerp?

No, there is no direct train from Lens to Antwerp. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Anvers-Central via Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Europe and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.

How far is it from Lens to Antwerp?

The distance between Lens and Antwerp is 192 km. The road distance is 156.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Lens to Antwerp without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 3h 20m and costs €50 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Lens to Antwerp, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lens to Antwerp bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lens to Antwerp train from?

Lens to Antwerp train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lens station.

Train or bus from Lens to Antwerp?

The best way to get from Lens to Antwerp is to train via Brussels which takes 3h 20m and costs €50 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €8 - €55 and takes 3h 50m.

Where does the Lens to Antwerp bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lens to Antwerp train arrive?

Lens to Antwerp train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.

Can I drive from Lens to Antwerp?

Yes, the driving distance between Lens to Antwerp is 157 km. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Lens to Antwerp.

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

Book your Lens to Antwerp train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Antwerp?

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

There are 5 ways to get from Lens to Antwerp by train (TGV, Eurostar), 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 via Brussels
best
1. Take the train from Lens to Lille FlandresTer
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiTgv
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Anvers-Central
3h 20m
€52–128
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lens to Lille781
2. Take the bus from Lille to Antwerp Rooseveltplaats280 / ...
3h 50m
€8–54
Drive 156.8 km
1. Drive from Lens to Antwerp156.8 km
1h 45m
€25–36
Train
1. Take the train from Lens to Lille FlandresTer
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-CentralTer
3h 43m
€32–66
Train #2
1. Take the train from Lens to Lille FlandresTer
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-CentralIc
3h 46m
€23–35

Lens to Antwerp by train and tram

97Weekly Services

3h 20mAverage Duration

€52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 191.5 km
Duration: 3h 20m

What companies run services between Lens, Hauts-de-France, France and Antwerp, Belgium?

You can take a train from Lens to Anvers-Central via Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lens to Antwerp Rooseveltplaats via Lille in around 3h 50m.

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