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

The cheapest way to get from Lens to Ostend is to drive which costs €17 - €26 and takes 1h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lens to Ostend is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs €17 - €26.

Is there a direct bus between Lens and Ostend?

No, there is no direct bus from Lens to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Lille and Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Lens and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from Lens to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Ostende via Lille Flandres and Courtrai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.

How far is it from Lens to Ostend?

The distance between Lens and Ostend is 142 km. The road distance is 112.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Lens to Ostend without a car is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs €26 - €40.

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

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Lens to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lens to Ostend bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lens to Ostend train from?

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

Train or bus from Lens to Ostend?

The best way to get from Lens to Ostend is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs €26 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus and line 30 bus, which costs €11 - €45 and takes 4h 18m.

Where does the Lens to Ostend bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lens to Ostend train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lens to Ostend?

Yes, the driving distance between Lens to Ostend is 113 km. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Lens to Ostend.

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

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Where can I stay near Ostend?

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Lens to Ostend - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 30 bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Lens to Ostend by train, bus, or car

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 Lens to Lille FlandresTer
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to CourtraiTer
3. Take the train from Courtrai to OstendeIc
3h 39m
€26–37
Bus, line 30 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lens to Lille781
2. Take the bus from Lille to Bruges757
3. Take the bus from Brugge Station perron C7 to Oostende Gouwelozestraat30
4h 18m
€11–44
Drive 112.6 km
1. Drive from Lens to Ostend112.6 km
1h 30m
€18–26

Lens to Ostend by train

110Weekly Trains

3h 39mAverage Duration

€26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 142.4 km
Duration: 3h 39m

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

You can take a train from Lens to Ostende via Lille Flandres and Courtrai in around 3h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lens to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Lille, Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 4h 18m.

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