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The average train between Ypres and Lens takes 3h 16m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Ypres 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 hourly between Ypres and Lens. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ypres is at 8:15 PM which arrives into Lens at 7:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Courtrai and take an average of 3h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ypres to Lens. However, there are services departing from Ypres station and arriving at Lens station via Courtrai station and Lille Flandres station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
Ypres to Lens train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ypres station.
Ypres to Lens train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lens station.
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The distance between Ypres and Lens is 46.7 km. The road distance is 55 km.
You can take a train from Ypres to Lens via Courtrai and Lille Flandres in around 2h 25m.
