The average train between Ghent and Lens takes 2h 54m and the fastest train takes 1h 52m. The train service runs several times per day 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.
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 at Lille Flandres 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 Ghent to Lens. However, there are services departing from Ghent station and arriving at Lens station via Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
Ghent to Lens train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Ghent to Lens train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Lens station.
The distance between Ghent and Lens is 92.8 km. The road distance is 110 km.
You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Lens via Lille Flandres and Lille Flandres in around 2h 17m.