The average train between Bruges and Lens takes 2h 54m and the fastest train takes 2h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Bruges to Lens. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Bruges and Lens. The earliest departure is at 6:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bruges is at 5:16 PM which arrives into Lens at 8:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Courtrai and take an average of 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bruges to Lens. However, there are services departing from Bruges station and arriving at Lens station via Courtrai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
Bruges to Lens train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Bruges station.
Bruges to Lens train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Lens station.
Book your Bruges to Lens train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Bruges and Lens is 90.7 km. The road distance is 120 km.
You can take a train from Bruges to Lens via Courtrai and Lille Flandres in around 3h 7m.