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

The cheapest way to get from Belgium to Lens is to drive which costs €20 - €30 and takes 1h 34m.

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 34m 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 20m.

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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.

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 48m and costs €23 - €60.

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

It takes approximately 2h 48m 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 48m and costs €23 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €10 - €40 and takes 3h 20m.

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 34m to drive from Belgium to Lens.

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

Book your Belgium to Lens train tickets online with Omio.

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 1064+ hotels available in Lens.

Belgium to Lens - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Belgium 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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille EuropeTgv
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to LensTer
2h 48m
€23–56
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to LilleN280 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lille to Lens781
3h 20m
€10–38
Drive 134.7 km
1. Drive from Brussels to Lens134.7 km
1h 34m
€21–30
Train via Tournai
1. Take the train from Bruxelles-Central to TournaiIc / ...
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to LensTer
3h 18m
€19–34

Belgium to Lens by tram, train, and foot

72Weekly Services

2h 48mAverage Duration

€23Cheapest Price

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Distance: 145.9 km
Duration: 2h 48m

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, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 2h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brussels-North train station to Lens via Lille in around 3h 20m.

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