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How to get fromAntwerp to Lensby train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, or train

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

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  1. Train via Brussels

    best
    1. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain train Ter
    3h 15m
    €45–76

  2. Bus, line 781 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Lille to Lensbus bus 781
    3h 25m
    €12–21

  3. Drive  155.7 km

    1. Drive from Antwerp to Lenscar car 155.7 km
    1h 43m
    €25–36

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Lille Flandrestrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain train Ter
    3h 15m
    €30–49

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Lille Flandrestrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain train Ter
    3h 21m
    €30–49

Antwerp to Lens by train and foot

Calendar71Weekly Services
Duration3h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket€45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 191.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 15m

What companies run services between Antwerp, Belgium and Lens, Hauts-de-France, France?

You can take a train from Anvers-Central to Lens via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats to Lens via Lille - Europe Train Station and Lille in around 3h 25m.

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