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 €20 - €50 and takes 6h 50m.

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, Brussels-North train station and Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Alken and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Alken to Lens. However, there are services departing from Alken and arriving at Lens via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.

How far is it from Alken to Lens?

The distance between Alken and Lens is 230 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 3h 56m and costs €30 - €70.

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

It takes approximately 3h 56m 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.

Where do I catch the Alken to Lens train from?

Alken to Lens train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Alken station.

Train or bus from Alken to Lens?

The best way to get from Alken to Lens is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs €30 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €50 and takes 6h 50m.

Where does the Alken to Lens bus arrive?

Alken to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Alken to Lens train arrive?

Alken to Lens train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi 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.

How do I get a train ticket from Alken to Lens?

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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
3h 56m
€32–69
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hasselt Station to Brussels-North train stationN884
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to LilleN280 / ...
6h 50m
€20–50
Drive 208.2 km
1. Drive from Alken to Lens208.2 km
2h 32m
€33–47
Train via Alken Kerk
1. Take the train from Alken to Bruxelles-MidiIc / ...
2. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Lille Europe
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to LensTer
4h 22m
€37–73
Train via Ghent
1. Take the train from Alken to Gand-Saint-PierreIc / ...
2. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Lille FlandresIc
5h 18m
€30–48

Alken to Lens by train and tram

72Weekly Services

3h 56mAverage Duration

€32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 230 km
Duration: 3h 56m

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

You can take a train from Alken to Lens via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 3h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alken Kerk to Lens via Hasselt Station perron 3, Hasselt Station, Brussels-North train station, and Lille in around 6h 50m.

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