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

The cheapest way to get from Lens to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €22 - €45 and takes 5h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lens to Rotterdam is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Lens and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Lens to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Rotterdam via Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Lens and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Lens to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Europe and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.

How far is it from Lens to Rotterdam?

The distance between Lens and Rotterdam is 282 km. The road distance is 246.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Lens to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs €65 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Lens to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lens to Rotterdam bus from?

Lens to Rotterdam bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lille - Europe Train Station.

Where do I catch the Lens to Rotterdam train from?

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

Train or bus from Lens to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Lens to Rotterdam is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs €65 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €45 and takes 5h 37m.

Where does the Lens to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Lens to Rotterdam bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Rotterdam station.

Where does the Lens to Rotterdam train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lens to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Lens to Rotterdam is 247 km. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Lens to Rotterdam.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Lens to Rotterdam by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, train, or train (Eurostar)

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Train
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 / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
3h 56m
€66–139
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Rotterdambus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 37m
€23–44
Drive 246.8 km
1. Drive from Lens to Rotterdamcar 246.8 km
2h 51m
€45–64
Train via Antwerp
1. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-Berchemtrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Ec / ...
4h 51m
€40–92
Train via Antwerp #2
1. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-Centraltrain Ter
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Ec / ...
4h 56m
€38–107

Lens to Rotterdam by train and tram

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3h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 281.7 km
Duration: 3h 56m

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

You can take a train from Lens to Rotterdam Centraal via Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Europe, Lille Europe, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 56m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Rotterdam every 4 hours. Tickets cost €21–40 and the journey takes 4h. FlixBus also services this route every 4 hours.

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