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

The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Lens is to bus and train which costs €12 - €35 and takes 2h 48m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Brussels and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Brussels 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 Brussels and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Lens. However, there are services departing from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and arriving at Lens via Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.

How far is it from Brussels to Lens?

The distance between Brussels and Lens is 144 km. The road distance is 134.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Brussels to Lens without a car is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs €21 - €55.

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

It takes approximately 1h 42m to get from Brussels to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brussels to Lens bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Brussels to Lens train from?

Brussels to Lens train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Train or bus from Brussels to Lens?

The best way to get from Brussels to Lens is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs €21 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €10 - €40 and takes 3h 20m.

Where does the Brussels to Lens bus arrive?

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

Where does the Brussels to Lens train arrive?

Brussels to Lens train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lille Europe station.

Can I drive from Brussels to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Lens is 135 km. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Brussels to Lens.

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

Book your Brussels to Lens train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 1064+ hotels available in Lens.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Brussels to Lens by train (TGV), bus, train, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille EuropeTgv
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to LensTer
1h 42m
€21–53
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
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to LilleN280 / ...
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to LensTer
2h 48m
€12–33
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

Brussels to Lens by train and foot

72Weekly Services

1h 42mAverage Duration

€21Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Brussels to Lens.

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Distance: 144.4 km
Duration: 1h 42m

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 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brussels-North train station to Lens via Lille in around 3h 20m.

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