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

The cheapest way to get from Ostend to Lens is to drive which costs €17 - €26 and takes 1h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ostend to Lens is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs €17 - €26.

Is there a direct bus between Ostend and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Ostend to Lens. However, there are services departing from Oostende Gouwelozestraat and arriving at Lens via Bruges and Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Ostend and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Ostend to Lens. However, there are services departing from Ostende and arriving at Lens via Courtrai and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.

How far is it from Ostend to Lens?

The distance between Ostend and Lens is 143 km. The road distance is 112.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Ostend to Lens without a car is to train via Lille Flandres which takes 3h 21m and costs €18 - €30.

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

It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Ostend to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ostend to Lens bus from?

Ostend to Lens bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Oostende Gouwelozestraat station.

Where do I catch the Ostend to Lens train from?

Ostend to Lens train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ostende station.

Train or bus from Ostend to Lens?

The best way to get from Ostend to Lens is to train via Lille Flandres which takes 3h 21m and costs €18 - €30. Alternatively, you can line 30 bus and bus, which costs €11 - €40 and takes 4h 59m.

Where does the Ostend to Lens bus arrive?

Ostend to Lens bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Brugge Station perron C7.

Where does the Ostend to Lens train arrive?

Ostend to Lens train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Courtrai station.

Can I drive from Ostend to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Ostend to Lens is 112 km. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Ostend to Lens.

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

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Where can I stay near Lens?

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Ostend to Lens - 4 ways to travel via train, line 30 bus, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Ostend to Lens 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 via Lille Flandres
best
1. Take the train from Ostende to CourtraiIc / ...
2. Take the train from Courtrai to Lille FlandresIc / ...
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to LensTer
3h 21m
€19–30
Line 30 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Oostende Gouwelozestraat to Brugge Station perron C730
2. Take the bus from Bruges to Lille757
3. Take the bus from Lille to Lens781
4h 59m
€11–37
Drive 112.3 km
1. Drive from Ostend to Lens112.3 km
1h 29m
€18–26
Train
1. Take the train from Ostende to CourtraiIc / ...
2. Take the train from Courtrai to Lille FlandresIc
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to LensTer
3h 41m
€19–30

Ostend to Lens by train and foot

225Weekly Services

3h 21mAverage Duration

€19Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 142.9 km
Duration: 3h 21m

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

You can take a train from Ostende to Lens via Courtrai, Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 3h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oostende Gouwelozestraat to Lens via Brugge Station perron C7, Bruges, and Lille in around 4h 59m.

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