The average train between Brussels and Lens takes 1h 39m and the fastest train takes 1h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Brussels 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 twice daily between Brussels and Lens. The earliest departure is at 3:03 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Brussels is at 4:52 PM which arrives into Lens at 6:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Lille Europe and take an average of 1h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Lens. However, there are services departing from Brussels station and arriving at Lens station via Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.
Brussels to Lens train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Bruxelles Midi station.
Brussels to Lens train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lens station.
Book your Brussels to Lens train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Brussels and Lens is 116.9 km. The road distance is 144 km.
You can take a train from Bruxelles Midi to Lens via Lille Europe and Lille Flandres in around 1h 41m.