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

The cheapest way to get from Netherlands to Lens is to bus which costs €18 - €65 and takes 6h.

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

The fastest way to get from Netherlands to Lens is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs €55 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Netherlands and Lens?

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 6h.

Is there a direct train between Netherlands and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Netherlands to Lens. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at Lens via Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.

How far is it from Netherlands to Lens?

The distance between Netherlands and Lens is 350 km. The road distance is 314 km.

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

The best way to get from Netherlands to Lens without a car is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs €55 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Netherlands to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Netherlands to Lens bus from?

Netherlands to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Netherlands to Lens train from?

Netherlands to Lens train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Netherlands to Lens?

The best way to get from Netherlands to Lens is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs €55 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €65 and takes 6h.

Where does the Netherlands to Lens bus arrive?

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

Where does the Netherlands to Lens train arrive?

Netherlands to Lens train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Lille Europe station.

Can I drive from Netherlands to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Netherlands to Lens is 314 km. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Netherlands to Lens.

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

Book your Netherlands to Lens train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 1064+ hotels available in Lens.

Netherlands to Lens - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Netherlands to Lens by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Eurostar, TGV)

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 Amsterdam Centraal to Lille EuropeEurostar
3h 58m
€56–108
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Central Station to LilleX845
6h
€18–61
Drive 314 km
1. Drive from Amsterdam to Lens314 km
3h 30m
€55–80
Fly, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)AMS - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lens
5h 9m
€114–352
Train via Brussels
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille EuropeTgv
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to LensTer
4h 37m
€76–164
Train via Antwerp
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to RoosendaalIntercity
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Lille FlandresIc
7h 2m
€52–74

Netherlands to Lens by train and foot

27Weekly Services

3h 58mAverage Duration

€56Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 350.3 km
Duration: 3h 58m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Lille Europe 4 times a day. Tickets cost €50–95 and the journey takes 2h 51m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Central Station to Lille 4 times a week. Tickets cost €14–45 and the journey takes 4h 20m.

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