There are 6 ways to get from Netherlands to Lens by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, plane, train, or train (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- Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain Ter
4h 37m€86–157Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Amsterdam Central Station to Lillebus X845
5h 30m€14–56Drive 314 km
- Drive from Amsterdam to Lenscar 314 km
3h 31m€55–79Fly, train
- Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane AMS - BRU
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain
5h 10m€119–345Train via Antwerp
- Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Anvers-Centraltrain Thalys
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
5h 15m€47–130Bus via Amsterdam - Schiphol Airport Bus Station
- Take the bus from Amsterdam - Schiphol Airport Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 23m€32–63
Netherlands to Lens by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Netherlands to Lens is to bus which costs €14 - €60 and takes 5h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Netherlands to Lens is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Netherlands station to Lens. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Central Station and arriving at Lens via Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Netherlands to Lens. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at Lens via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
The distance between Netherlands and Lens is 350 km. The road distance is 314 km.
The best way to get from Netherlands to Lens without a car is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs €85 - €160.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Netherlands to Lens, including transfers.
Netherlands to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Central Station.
Netherlands to Lens train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.
The best way to get from Netherlands to Lens is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs €85 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €14 - €60 and takes 5h 30m.
What companies run services between Netherlands and Lens, Hauts-de-France, France?
You can take a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Lens via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Central Station to Lille 4 times a week. Tickets cost €10–40 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–290
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–110
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Standard
- €55–80
- Comfort
- €60–85
- Premium
- €85–110
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–95
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Standard
- €45–65
- Comfort
- €50–70
- Premium
- €70–95
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–30
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Lille Flandres to Lens
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €16–17
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €25–85
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €25–40
- 1st Class
- €50–85
- Phone
- +31302035833
- info@europeansleeper.eu
- Website
- europeansleeper.eu
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €18–20
- Website
- https://www.europeansleeper.eu/
- Seats - Budget
- €18–20
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Anvers-Central to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €13–19
- 1st Class
- €20–29
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Amsterdam Central Station to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €10–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Amsterdam - Schiphol Airport Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €12–40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Netherlands to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.
Netherlands to Lens train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Netherlands to Lens is 314 km. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Netherlands to Lens.
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