The average train between Lens and Ghent takes 2h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Lens to Ghent. 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 3 hours between Lens and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lens is at 8:14 PM which arrives into Ghent at 11:24 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lens to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Lens station and arriving at Ghent station via Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
Lens to Ghent train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lens station.
Lens to Ghent train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Book your Lens to Ghent train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Lens and Ghent is 92.8 km. The road distance is 109 km.
You can take a train from Lens to Gand-Saint-Pierre via Lille Flandres in around 2h 43m.