What is the cheapest way to get from The Hague to Lens?

The cheapest way to get from The Hague to Lens is to bus which costs €14 - €55 and takes 6h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from The Hague to Lens?

The fastest way to get from The Hague to Lens is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between The Hague and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from The Hague to Lens. However, there are services departing from The Hague and arriving at Lens via Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.

Is there a direct train between The Hague and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from The Hague to Lens. However, there are services departing from Den Haag HS and arriving at Lens via Rotterdam Centraal, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.

How far is it from The Hague to Lens?

The distance between The Hague and Lens is 304 km. The road distance is 266.3 km.

How do I travel from The Hague to Lens without a car?

The best way to get from The Hague to Lens without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs €75 - €160.

How long does it take to get from The Hague to Lens?

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from The Hague to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the The Hague to Lens bus from?

The Hague to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from The Hague station.

Where do I catch the The Hague to Lens train from?

The Hague to Lens train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from The Hague to Lens?

The best way to get from The Hague to Lens is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs €75 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €14 - €55 and takes 6h 10m.

Where does the The Hague to Lens bus arrive?

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

Where does the The Hague to Lens train arrive?

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

Can I drive from The Hague to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between The Hague to Lens is 266 km. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from The Hague to Lens.

How do I get a bus ticket from The Hague to Lens?

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

Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 1080+ hotels available in Lens.

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

There are 5 ways to get from The Hague to Lens by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, 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 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
5h 2m
€78–159
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Hague to Lillebus N1325 / ...
6h 10m
€14–53
Drive 266.3 km
1. Drive from The Hague to Lenscar 266.3 km
3h 13m
€47–68
Train via Antwerp
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain Eurostar / ...
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
5h 2m
€45–119
Bus via Delft Station
1. Take the bus from Delft Station to Lillebus N803
7h 5m
€32–55

The Hague to Lens by train and foot

72Weekly Services

5h 2mAverage Duration

€78Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 304.3 km
Duration: 5h 2m

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

You can take a train from Den Haag HS to Lens via Rotterdam Centraal, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 5h 2m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from The Hague to Lille 5 times a day. Tickets cost €14–35 and the journey takes 4h 30m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route once daily.

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