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

The cheapest way to get from Belgium to Lens is to bus which costs €10 - €40 and takes 3h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belgium to Lens is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs €20 - €30.

Is there a direct bus between Belgium and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Belgium station to Lens. However, there are services departing from Brussels-North train station and arriving at Lens via Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Belgium and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Belgium to Lens. However, there are services departing from Bourse and arriving at Lens via Bruxelles Midi and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.

How far is it from Belgium to Lens?

The distance between Belgium and Lens is 146 km. The road distance is 134.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Belgium to Lens without a car is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs €35 - €60.

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

It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Belgium to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belgium to Lens bus from?

Belgium to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels-North train station.

Where do I catch the Belgium to Lens train from?

Belgium to Lens train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Bruxelles-Central station.

Train or bus from Belgium to Lens?

The best way to get from Belgium to Lens is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs €35 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €10 - €40 and takes 3h 15m.

Where does the Belgium to Lens bus arrive?

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

Where does the Belgium to Lens train arrive?

Belgium to Lens train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Tournai station.

Can I drive from Belgium to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Belgium to Lens is 135 km. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Belgium to Lens.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Belgium to Lens?

Book your Belgium to Lens bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 1084+ hotels available in Lens.

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

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

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 Bruxelles Midi to Lille Europetrain 003C / ...
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain Ter
2h 46m
€35–59
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Lillebus FlixBus N781 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lille to Lensbus 781
3h 15m
€10–35
Drive 134.7 km
1. Drive from Brussels to Lenscar 134.7 km
1h 35m
€21–30
Train via Brussels-Midi
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain Ter
2h 49m
€33–49
Train via Tournai
1. Take the train from Bruxelles-Central to Tournaitrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain Ter
3h
€29–37

Belgium to Lens by tram, train, and foot

15Weekly Services

2h 46mAverage Duration

€35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 145.9 km
Duration: 2h 46m

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

You can take a vehicle from Bourse to Lens via Gare Du Midi, Bruxelles Midi, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 2h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brussels-North train station to Lens via Lille in around 3h 15m.

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