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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal 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 10m
    €62–119

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    4h 55m
    €19–38

  3. Drive 243.2 km

    1. Drive from Rotterdam to Lenscar car 243.2 km
    2h 53m
    €43–63

  4. Train via Antwerp

    1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain train Eurostar / ...
    2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Lille Flandrestrain train Ic
    4h 2m
    €39–106

  5. Train via Antwerp #2

    1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Anvers-Berchemtrain train Ec / ...
    2. Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Lille Flandrestrain train Ic / ...
    5h 9m
    €40–98

Rotterdam to Lens by train and foot

Calendar167Weekly Services
Duration3h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket€62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 281.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 10m

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, and Lille Flandres in around 3h 10m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Rotterdam to Lille - Europe Train Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €18–35 and the journey takes 3h 15m. FlixBus also services this route 5 times a day.

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