What is the cheapest way to get from The Hague to Lens?

The cheapest way to get from The Hague to Lens is to bus which costs €17 - €35 and takes 6h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from The Hague to Lens?

The fastest way to get from The Hague to Lens is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs €45 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between The Hague and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from The Hague to Lens. However, there are services departing from The Hague and arriving at Lens via Rotterdam and Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

Is there a direct train between The Hague and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from The Hague to Lens. However, there are services departing from Den Haag HS and arriving at Lens via Rotterdam Centraal, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.

How far is it from The Hague to Lens?

The distance between The Hague and Lens is 304 km. The road distance is 266.3 km.

How do I travel from The Hague to Lens without a car?

The best way to get from The Hague to Lens without a car is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs €70 - €130.

How long does it take to get from The Hague to Lens?

It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from The Hague to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the The Hague to Lens bus from?

The Hague to Lens bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Rotterdam station.

Where do I catch the The Hague to Lens train from?

The Hague to Lens train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from The Hague to Lens?

The best way to get from The Hague to Lens is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs €70 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €35 and takes 6h 20m.

Where does the The Hague to Lens bus arrive?

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

Where does the The Hague to Lens train arrive?

The Hague to Lens train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from The Hague to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between The Hague to Lens is 266 km. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from The Hague to Lens.

How do I get a train ticket from The Hague to Lens?

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How do I get a bus ticket from The Hague to Lens?

Book your The Hague to Lens bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lens?

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The Hague to Lens - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from The Hague to Lens by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, train, plane, or train (Eurostar)

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain Ter
4h 4m
€73–127
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 20m
€17–34
Drive 266.3 km
1. Drive from The Hague to Lenscar 266.3 km
3h 13m
€49–71
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Den Haag HS to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane AMS - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
4. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain
4h 44m
€152–356
Train via Antwerp
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain Eurostar / ...
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
4h 41m
€41–112
Train via Antwerp #2
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Anvers-Berchemtrain Ec / ...
2. Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Lille Flandrestrain Ic / ...
5h 39m
€44–86

The Hague to Lens by train and foot

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4h 4mAverage Duration

€73Cheapest Price

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Distance: 304.4 km
Duration: 4h 4m

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

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. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Rotterdam to Lille - Europe Train Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €14–23 and the journey takes 3h 15m. FlixBus also services this route 4 times a day.

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