Amsterdam, North Holland to Lens, Hauts-de-France from $26: 6 ways by bus, train, flight or car

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How to Get from Amsterdam to Lens: Cheapest, Fastest and Best Way

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$26 by busBest price

261 kmDistance

3h 24m Fastest

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Amsterdam - Lens operators

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Train

Contact phone

+44 343 218 6186

Website

https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en

Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Lille Europe

Average Duration

2h 46m

Estimated price

1062-1063

Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe

Average Duration

35m

Estimated price

3160-3161

Contact phone

+32 70 66 77 88

Website

https://www.thalys.com/fr/en

Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi

Average Duration

1h 57m

Estimated price

3163-1068

Contact phone

+33 1 84 94 36 35

Website

https://www.sncf.com/en

Train from Lille Flandres to Lens

Average Duration

40m

Estimated price

241-3167

Bus

Contact phone

+33 1 71 53 01 80

Website

https://www.blablacar.co.uk/

Bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Lille

Average Duration

3h 20m

Estimated price

1064-1065

Contact phone

+49 30 300 137 300

Website

https://www.flixbus.co.uk

Bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Lille

Average Duration

4h 40m

Estimated price

244-240

Bus from Amsterdam Bijlmer Arena to Lille

Average Duration

5h 15m

Estimated price

245-3160

Plane

Website

http://klm.com

Plane from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)

Average Duration

43m

Estimated price

1066-1067

Amsterdam to Lens: Overview of Bus, Train, Flight, and Car Trips

Traveling between Amsterdam and Lens offers a variety of convenient options to suit your preferences, schedule, and budget. Whether you prioritize affordability, speed, or comfort, you’re sure to find the perfect way to travel without compromising on quality or convenience.

Average price

€60 - €92

Departure Point

Amsterdam Centraal station

Arrival Point

Lille Europe station

Departure Point

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

Arrival Point

Brussels Airport

Frequently asked questions

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The distance between Amsterdam and Lens is approximately 260.7 km. By train, it takes around 4 hours and 36 minutes to reach Lens from Amsterdam. If you choose to fly to Brussels and then take a train, the travel time increases to 5 hours and 10 minutes. Driving by car from Lens to Amsterdam takes approximately 3 hours and 24 minutes, while taking a bus will take around 6 hours and 52 minutes.

The most cost-effective option for traveling from Amsterdam to Lens is by taking a bus, which usually costs between €24 and €45 and takes approximately 6 hours and 52 minutes. However, if you are looking for a more time-efficient option, driving would be the quickest way to reach Lens, taking around 3 hours and 24 minutes at a cost of approximately €59 to €91.

The prices for a train between Amsterdam and Lens range from €83 to €174, depending on the class and type of ticket. For buses, the prices between Lens and Amsterdam vary from €24 to €43, with options for different comfort levels.

To travel from Amsterdam to Lens without using public transportation, you can drive the distance of approximately 323.5 km. The journey takes around 3 hours and 24 minutes by car. The cost of driving from Amsterdam to Lens typically ranges from €59 to €91, depending on factors such as fuel prices and tolls.

The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Lens without a car is by train, which takes approximately 4 hours and 36 minutes. The train ticket prices range from €82 to €182. Another option is taking a bus, which takes around 6 hours and 52 minutes and costs between €24 and €45. Alternatively, you can fly from Amsterdam to Lens, which takes about 7 hours and 36 minutes with ticket prices varying from €82 to €372.

No, there is no direct link between Amsterdam and Lens. However, there are train services available with transfers. The journey begins at Amsterdam Centraal station and involves transfers at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Flandres before reaching Lens, which takes approximately 4h 36m. The train services are operated by Thalys and Belgian Railways.

The flight from Amsterdam to Brussels takes approximately 45 minutes. However, there are no direct flights from Amsterdam to Lens. To reach Lens from Amsterdam by plane, passengers would need to fly to Brussels and then take a train or another mode of transportation to Lens. The cost of the flight varies between €83 and €372, depending on the airline and the time of booking.

There are over 485 hotels available in and around Lens offering a wide range of accommodations to suit various budgets and preferences. Prices for hotels in the area start at €26 per night, making it possible to find affordable options.