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 €20 - €45 and takes 4h 23m.

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 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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Lens?

The distance between Rotterdam and Lens is 282 km. The road distance is 243.2 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 49m and costs €70 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Rotterdam to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Lens train from?

Rotterdam to Lens train services, operated by Eurostar, 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 49m and costs €70 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €45 and takes 4h 23m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Lens train arrive?

Rotterdam to Lens train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Lens is 243 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Rotterdam to Lens.

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

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Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 480+ hotels available in Lens.

Rotterdam to Lens - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Rotterdam to Lens by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, or train

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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain Ter
3h 49m
€74–124
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 23m
€21–42
Drive 243.2 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Lenscar 243.2 km
2h 53m
€43–62
Train via Antwerp
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain EuroCity / ...
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
5h 13m
€47–108

Rotterdam to Lens by train and foot

72Weekly Services

3h 49mAverage Duration

€74Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Rotterdam to Lens.

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Distance: 281.6 km
Duration: 3h 49m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Lens via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 3h 49m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Rotterdam to Lille - Europe Train Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €15–28 and the journey takes 3h 15m. FlixBus also services this route 5 times a day.

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