What is the cheapest way to get from Alken to Lens?

The cheapest way to get from Alken to Lens is to bus which costs €21 - €55 and takes 7h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alken to Lens?

The fastest way to get from Alken to Lens is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Alken and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Alken to Lens. However, there are services departing from Alken Kerk and arriving at Lens via Hasselt Station and Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.

How far is it from Alken to Lens?

The distance between Alken and Lens is 232 km. The road distance is 208.2 km.

How do I travel from Alken to Lens without a car?

The best way to get from Alken to Lens without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs €30 - €70.

How long does it take to get from Alken to Lens?

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Alken to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alken to Lens bus from?

Alken to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hasselt Station.

Train or bus from Alken to Lens?

The best way to get from Alken to Lens is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs €30 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €55 and takes 7h 10m.

Where does the Alken to Lens bus arrive?

Alken to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.

Can I drive from Alken to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Alken to Lens is 208 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Alken to Lens.

Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 1046+ hotels available in Lens.

Alken to Lens - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Alken to Lens by train (TGV), bus, car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Alken to Bruxelles-MidiIc / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille EuropeTgv
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to LensTer
4h 11m
€34–69
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hasselt Station to Lille808
7h 10m
€21–52
Drive 208.2 km
1. Drive from Alken to Lens208.2 km
2h 32m
€33–47
Train via Ghent
1. Take the train from Alken to Gand-Saint-PierreIc / ...
2. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Lille FlandresIc / ...
4h 54m
€29–44
Train via Tournai
1. Take the train from Alken to Bruxelles-MidiIc / ...
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to TournaiIc / ...
4h 59m
€30–47

Alken to Lens by bus, train, and tram

72Weekly Services

4h 11mAverage Duration

€34Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 231.8 km
Duration: 4h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Alken Kerk to Lens via Alken Station, Alken, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 4h 11m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Hasselt Station to Lille 5 times a week. Tickets cost €14–30 and the journey takes 4h.

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