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

The cheapest way to get from Boom to Lens is to bus which costs €14 - €45 and takes 5h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Boom to Lens is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs €24 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Boom and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Boom station to Lens. However, there are services departing from Boom Station perron 1 and arriving at Lens via Brussels-North train station and Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Boom and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Boom to Lens. However, there are services departing from Boom and arriving at Lens via Anvers-Berchem and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.

How far is it from Boom to Lens?

The distance between Boom and Lens is 192 km. The road distance is 156.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Boom to Lens without a car is to train via Lille Flandres which takes 4h 23m and costs €24 - €40.

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Boom to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boom to Lens bus from?

Boom to Lens bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Boom Station perron 1.

Where do I catch the Boom to Lens train from?

Boom to Lens train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Anvers-Berchem station.

Train or bus from Boom to Lens?

The best way to get from Boom to Lens is to train via Lille Flandres which takes 4h 23m and costs €24 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €14 - €45 and takes 5h 24m.

Where does the Boom to Lens bus arrive?

Boom to Lens bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Brussel Noord afstaphalte station.

Where does the Boom to Lens train arrive?

Boom to Lens train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Lille Flandres station.

Can I drive from Boom to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Boom to Lens is 157 km. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Boom to Lens.

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

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Where can I stay near Lens?

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

There are 4 ways to get from Boom to Lens by train, bus, or car

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Train via Lille Flandres
best
1. Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Lille FlandresIc / ...
4h 23m
€24–40
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Boom Station perron 1 to Brussel Noord afstaphalteX60
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to LilleN280 / ...
5h 24m
€14–41
Drive 156.8 km
1. Drive from Boom to Lens156.8 km
1h 44m
€25–35
Train
1. Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Lille FlandresIc
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to LensTer
4h 27m
€24–40

Boom to Lens by train and foot

120Weekly Services

4h 23mAverage Duration

€24Cheapest Price

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Distance: 191.8 km
Duration: 4h 23m

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

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Anvers-Berchem to Lille Flandres hourly. Tickets cost €13–19 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boom Station perron 1 to Lens via Brussel Noord afstaphalte, Brussels-North train station, and Lille in around 5h 24m.

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