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

The cheapest way to get from Lens to Breda is to bus which costs €13 - €40 and takes 5h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lens to Breda is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Lens and Breda?

No, there is no direct bus from Lens to Breda station. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Breda central train station via Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Lens and Breda?

No, there is no direct train from Lens to Breda. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Breda via Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid and Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.

How far is it from Lens to Breda?

The distance between Lens and Breda is 254 km. The road distance is 211.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Lens to Breda without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 4h and costs €45 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 4h to get from Lens to Breda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lens to Breda bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lens to Breda train from?

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

Train or bus from Lens to Breda?

The best way to get from Lens to Breda is to train via Brussels which takes 4h and costs €45 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €40 and takes 5h 25m.

Where does the Lens to Breda bus arrive?

Lens to Breda bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Breda central train station.

Where does the Lens to Breda train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lens to Breda?

Yes, the driving distance between Lens to Breda is 212 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Lens to Breda.

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

Book your Lens to Breda train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Breda?

There are 512+ hotels available in Breda.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Lens to Breda by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, train (Eurostar), 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 Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Bredatrain Ec / ...
4h
€48–151
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lille to Breda central train stationbus 800
5h 25m
€13–39
Drive 211.6 km
1. Drive from Lens to Bredacar 211.6 km
2h 20m
€38–54
Train
1. Take the train from Lens to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Anvers-Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Bredatrain Ec / ...
4h 3m
€58–138
Train #2
1. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-Centraltrain Ter
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Bredatrain Ec / ...
4h 31m
€35–93

Lens to Breda by train and foot

138Weekly Services

4hAverage Duration

€48Cheapest Price

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Distance: 253.9 km
Duration: 4h

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

You can take a train from Lens to Breda via Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, Brussels-Midi, Brussel-Zuid, Antwerpen-Centraal, and Anvers-Central in around 4h. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lille to Breda central train station 4 times a week. Tickets cost €11–20 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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