Rome2Rio

How to get fromNetherlands to Lensby train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, plane, train, or train (Eurostar)

Find Transport to Lens

See all options

There are 5 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.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain train Ter
    4h 2m
    €97–158

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Central Station to Lillebus bus X845 / ...
    4h 46m
    €31–48

  3. Drive  314 km

    1. Drive from Amsterdam to Lenscar car 314 km
    3h 31m
    €58–84

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane plane AMS - BRU
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain train
    3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain train
    4h 29m
    €150–372

  5. Train via Antwerp

    1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Anvers-Centraltrain train Thalys
    2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Lille Flandrestrain train Ic
    4h 50m
    €44–140

Netherlands to Lens by train and tram

Calendar142Weekly Services
Duration4h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket€97Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Netherlands to Lens.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 350.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 2m

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, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 4h 2m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Central Station to Lille once daily. Tickets cost €23–35 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around France

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There