Rotterdam to Lens Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Rotterdam and Lens takes 5h 22m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam to Lens. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 22m
Duration: 282 km
Distance: €96
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain Ter

3h 46m

€81–133

Rotterdam to Lens train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Rotterdam and Lens. The earliest departure is at 8:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 8:58 PM which arrives into Lens at 8:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 5h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:58 PM → 8:55 AM
Arrives next day
13h 57m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:58 AM → 12:29 PM
3h 31m • 3 changes
10:58 AM → 3:26 PM
4h 28m • 3 changes
12:58 PM → 4:49 PM
3h 51m • 3 changes
2:58 PM → 6:58 PM
4h • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

8:58 AM → 11:50 AM
2h 52m • 3 changes
9:58 AM → 3:53 PM
5h 55m • 3 changes
11:58 AM → 4:45 PM
4h 47m • 3 changes
1:58 PM → 5:50 PM
3h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

8:58 AM → 11:50 AM
2h 52m • 3 changes
9:58 AM → 3:53 PM
5h 55m • 3 changes
11:58 AM → 4:45 PM
4h 47m • 3 changes
1:58 PM → 5:50 PM
3h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

8:58 AM → 11:50 AM
2h 52m • 3 changes
9:58 AM → 3:53 PM
5h 55m • 3 changes
11:58 AM → 4:45 PM
4h 47m • 3 changes
1:58 PM → 5:50 PM
3h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

8:58 AM → 11:50 AM
2h 52m • 3 changes
9:58 AM → 3:53 PM
5h 55m • 3 changes
11:58 AM → 4:45 PM
4h 47m • 3 changes
1:58 PM → 5:50 PM
3h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

8:58 AM → 11:50 AM
2h 52m • 3 changes
9:58 AM → 3:53 PM
5h 55m • 3 changes
11:58 AM → 4:45 PM
4h 47m • 3 changes
1:58 PM → 5:50 PM
3h 52m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rotterdam to Lens? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 3h 46m.

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