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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Lens is to bus which costs €13 - €60 and takes 5h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Lens is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Lens. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Lens via Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Lens. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Lens via Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Lens?

The distance between Rotterdam and Lens is 282 km. The road distance is 243.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Lens without a car is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs €55 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Rotterdam to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Lens bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Lens train from?

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

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Lens?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Lens is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs €55 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €60 and takes 5h 35m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Lens bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rotterdam to Lens train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Lens is 244 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Rotterdam to Lens.

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

Book your Rotterdam to Lens train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Lens?

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

There are 5 ways to get from Rotterdam to Lens by train, bus, car, train (Eurostar, TGV), 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
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Lille EuropeEurostar
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to LensTer
3h 10m
€55–143
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to LilleN803 / ...
5h 35m
€13–57
Drive 243.9 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Lens243.9 km
2h 53m
€43–62
Train via Brussels
1. Take the train from Rotterdam 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
3h 50m
€74–144
Train via Antwerp
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-CentraalEurostar / ...
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Lille FlandresIc
4h 39m
€40–106

Rotterdam to Lens by train and foot

27Weekly Services

3h 10mAverage Duration

€55Cheapest Price

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Distance: 281.6 km
Duration: 3h 10m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Lens via Lille Europe and Lille Flandres in around 3h 10m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Lille 5 times a day. Tickets cost €12–40 and the journey takes 3h 55m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 4 times a day.

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