What is the cheapest way to get from Lens to Ostend?

The cheapest way to get from Lens to Ostend is to line 781 bus and bus and line 30 bus which costs €11 - €18 and takes 4h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lens to Ostend?

The fastest way to get from Lens to Ostend is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs €20 - €30.

Is there a direct bus between Lens and Ostend?

No, there is no direct bus from Lens to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Lille and Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Lens and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from Lens to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Ostende via Lille Flandres and Courtrai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.

How far is it from Lens to Ostend?

The distance between Lens and Ostend is 143 km. The road distance is 112.6 km.

How do I travel from Lens to Ostend without a car?

The best way to get from Lens to Ostend without a car is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs €26 - €45.

How long does it take to get from Lens to Ostend?

It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Lens to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lens to Ostend bus from?

Lens to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lens station.

Where do I catch the Lens to Ostend train from?

Lens to Ostend train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lens station.

Train or bus from Lens to Ostend?

The best way to get from Lens to Ostend is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs €26 - €45. Alternatively, you can line 781 bus and bus and line 30 bus, which costs €11 - €18 and takes 4h 20m.

Where does the Lens to Ostend bus arrive?

Lens to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.

Where does the Lens to Ostend train arrive?

Lens to Ostend train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.

Can I drive from Lens to Ostend?

Yes, the driving distance between Lens to Ostend is 113 km. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Lens to Ostend.

How do I get a train ticket from Lens to Ostend?

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Where can I stay near Ostend?

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Lens to Ostend - 3 ways to travel via train, line 781 bus, bus, and line 30 bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Lens to Ostend by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lens to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Courtraitrain Ter
3. Take the train from Courtrai to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
3h 28m
€26–42
Line 781 bus, bus, line 30 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lens to Lillebus 781
2. Take the bus from Lille to Brugesbus 757
3. Take the bus from Brugge Station perron C7 to Oostende Gouwelozestraatbus 30
4h 20m
€11–18
Drive 112.6 km
1. Drive from Lens to Ostendcar 112.6 km
1h 31m
€21–30

Lens to Ostend by train

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3h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 142.7 km
Duration: 3h 28m

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

You can take a train from Lens to Ostende via Lille Flandres and Courtrai in around 3h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lens to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Lille, Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 4h 20m.

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