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How to get fromBrussels to Lensby train (TGV), bus, car, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Brussels to Lens by train (TGV), bus, car, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain train Ter
    1h 32m
    €27–43

  2. Bus, line 781 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Lillebus bus FlixBus N781 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Lille to Lensbus bus 781
    3h 15m
    €12–19

  3. Drive  132.4 km

    1. Drive from Brussels to Lenscar car 132.4 km
    1h 38m
    €22–31

  4. Train via Tournai

    1. Take the train from Bruxelles-Central to Tournaitrain train Trn / ...
    2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain train Ter
    2h 53m
    €25–41

Brussels to Lens by train and foot

Calendar143Weekly Services
Duration1h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket€27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 144.4 km
  • Duration: 1h 32m

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

You can take a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lens via Lille Europe and Lille Flandres in around 1h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brussels-North train station to Lens via Lille in around 3h 15m.

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