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

The cheapest way to get from Genk to Lens is to bus which costs €19 - €50 and takes 6h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Genk to Lens is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Genk and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Genk station to Lens. However, there are services departing from Genk Station perron 12 and arriving at Lens via Hasselt Station, Brussels-North train station and Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Genk and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Genk to Lens. However, there are services departing from Genk and arriving at Lens via Bruxelles Midi, Lille Europe and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.

How far is it from Genk to Lens?

The distance between Genk and Lens is 245 km. The road distance is 225.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Genk to Lens without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 4h 27m and costs €35 - €75.

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

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Genk to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Genk to Lens bus from?

Genk to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hasselt Station.

Where do I catch the Genk to Lens train from?

Genk to Lens train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Genk station.

Train or bus from Genk to Lens?

The best way to get from Genk to Lens is to train via Brussels which takes 4h 27m and costs €35 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €50 and takes 6h 50m.

Where does the Genk to Lens bus arrive?

Genk to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Genk to Lens train arrive?

Genk to Lens train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Genk to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Genk to Lens is 225 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Genk to Lens.

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

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Where can I stay near Lens?

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

There are 5 ways to get from Genk to Lens by train, bus, car, or train (TGV)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Brussels
best
1. Take the train from Genk to Bruxelles-MidiIc / ...
2. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Lille Europe
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to LensTer
4h 27m
€36–71
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hasselt Station to Brussels-North train stationN884
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to LilleN280 / ...
6h 50m
€19–49
Drive 225.4 km
1. Drive from Genk to Lens225.4 km
2h 31m
€35–51
Train
1. Take the train from Genk to Bruxelles-MidiIc / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille EuropeTgv
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to LensTer
4h 27m
€34–71
Train #2
1. Take the train from Genk to Gand-Saint-PierreIc / ...
2. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Lille FlandresIc
5h 25m
€30–45

Genk to Lens by train and tram

14Weekly Services

4h 27mAverage Duration

€36Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 245.1 km
Duration: 4h 27m

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

You can take a train from Genk to Lens via Bruxelles-Midi, Bruxelles Midi, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 4h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Genk Station perron 12 to Lens via Hasselt Station, Brussels-North train station, and Lille in around 6h 50m.

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