There are 6 ways to get from Bruges to Lens by bus, train, train (TGV), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Bruges to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain Ter
1h 53m€12–24Bus, line 781 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bruges to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Lille to Lensbus 781
2h 35m€8–16Train via Brussels
- Take the train from Bruges to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain Ter
3h€45–116Drive 105.1 km
- Drive from Bruges to Lenscar 105.1 km
1h 15m€17–24Train
- Take the train from Bruges to Courtraitrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Courtrai to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain Ter
3h 11m€20–42Train #2
- Take the train from Bruges to Courtraitrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Courtrai to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain Ter
3h 14m€20–42
Bruges to Lens by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bruges to Lens is to bus and line 781 bus which costs €7 - €16 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Bruges to Lens is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs €16 - €24.
No, there is no direct bus from Bruges to Lens. However, there are services departing from Bruges and arriving at Lens via Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Bruges to Lens. However, there are services departing from Bruges and arriving at Lens via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
The distance between Bruges and Lens is 109 km. The road distance is 105.1 km.
The best way to get from Bruges to Lens without a car is to bus and train which takes 1h 53m and costs €11 - €24.
It takes approximately 1h 53m to get from Bruges to Lens, including transfers.
Bruges to Lens bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Bruges station.
Bruges to Lens train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Bruges station.
The best way to get from Bruges to Lens is to train via Brussels which takes 3h and costs €40 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus and line 781 bus, which costs €7 - €16 and takes 2h 35m.
What companies run services between Bruges, Belgium and Lens, Hauts-de-France, France?
You can take a train from Bruges to Lens via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 3h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bruges to Lens via Lille - Europe Train Station and Lille in around 2h 35m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Lille Flandres to Lens
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–13
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lille Flandres to Lens
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–13
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lille Flandres to Lens
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–13
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lille Flandres to Lens
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–13
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Bruges to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Bruges to Courtrai
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–18
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Courtrai to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–11
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Bruges to Courtrai
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–18
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Courtrai to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–11
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Bruges to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €17–65
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Bruges to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Bruges to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Bruges to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bruges to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lille to Lens
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €2–5
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Bruges to Lens bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lille - Europe Train Station.
Bruges to Lens train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bruges to Lens is 105 km. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Bruges to Lens.
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