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The average train between Ghent and Lens takes 3h and the fastest train takes 1h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Ghent 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.

3h
Duration
109 km
Distance
€23
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Lille Flandrestrain train Ic
  2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain train Ter
2h 5m
€19–31

Ghent to Lens train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Ghent and Lens. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ghent is at 8:36 PM which arrives into Lens at 7:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)10h 31m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)2h 14m • 1 change

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)2h 14m • 1 change

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 9m • 1 change

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)2h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)2h 14m • 1 change

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)2h 14m • 1 change

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 9m • 1 change

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)2h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)2h 14m • 1 change

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)2h 14m • 1 change

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 9m • 1 change

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)2h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)2h 14m • 1 change

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)2h 14m • 1 change

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 9m • 1 change

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)2h 14m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ghent to Lens? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 109.4 km
  • Duration: 3h

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

You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Lens via Lille Flandres in around 2h 5m.

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