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

The cheapest way to get from Utrecht to Lens is to bus via Lens which costs €30 - €55 and takes 5h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Utrecht to Lens is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs €50 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Utrecht and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Utrecht to Lens. However, there are services departing from Utrecht and arriving at Lens via Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Utrecht and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Utrecht to Lens. However, there are services departing from Utrecht Centraal and arriving at Lens via Rotterdam Centraal, Anvers-Central and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

How far is it from Utrecht to Lens?

The distance between Utrecht and Lens is 279 km. The road distance is 280.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Utrecht to Lens without a car is to bus which takes 5h 10m and costs €17 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Utrecht to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Utrecht to Lens bus from?

Utrecht to Lens bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Utrecht station.

Where do I catch the Utrecht to Lens train from?

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

Train or bus from Utrecht to Lens?

The best way to get from Utrecht to Lens is to bus which takes 5h 10m and costs €17 - €65. Alternatively, you can train via Antwerp, which costs €45 - €160 and takes 5h 16m.

Where does the Utrecht to Lens bus arrive?

Utrecht to Lens bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lille - Europe Train Station.

Where does the Utrecht to Lens train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Utrecht to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Utrecht to Lens is 280 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Utrecht to Lens.

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

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Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 1081+ hotels available in Lens.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Utrecht to Lens by bus, train (Eurostar), car, or train (Eurostar, TGV)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Utrecht to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 10m
€17–64
Train via Antwerp
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
5h 16m
€49–155
Drive 280.2 km
1. Drive from Utrecht to Lenscar 280.2 km
3h 8m
€50–72
Train
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain Ter
5h 24m
€82–176
Bus via Lens
1. Take the bus from Utrecht Central Station to Lillebus N800
5h 47m
€31–54

Utrecht to Lens by bus

4Weekly Buses

5h 10mAverage Duration

€17Cheapest Price

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Distance: 279.3 km
Duration: 5h 10m

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

BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Utrecht to Lille - Europe Train Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost €13–45 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Utrecht Centraal to Lens via Rotterdam Centraal, Antwerpen-Centraal, Anvers-Central, Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 5h 16m.

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