The average train between The Hague and Lens takes 5h 46m and the fastest train takes 3h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from The Hague 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between The Hague and Lens. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from The Hague is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Lens at 8:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam Centraal and take an average of 5h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 28m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from The Hague 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.
No, there is no direct train from The Hague to Lens. However, there are services departing from The Hague station and arriving at Lens station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
The Hague to Lens train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
The Hague to Lens train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Lens station.
Book your The Hague to Lens train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between The Hague and Lens is 210.2 km. The road distance is 304 km.
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 4h 4m.