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

The cheapest way to get from Lens to Boom is to bus which costs €12 - €35 and takes 5h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lens to Boom is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs €23 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Lens and Boom?

No, there is no direct bus from Lens to Boom station. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Boom Station perron 1 via Lille and Brussel Noord opstaphalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Lens and Boom?

No, there is no direct train from Lens to Boom. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Boom via Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid and Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.

How far is it from Lens to Boom?

The distance between Lens and Boom is 220 km. The road distance is 155.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Lens to Boom without a car is to train via Brussel-Zuid which takes 3h 56m and costs €45 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Lens to Boom, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lens to Boom bus from?

Lens to Boom bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lille station.

Where do I catch the Lens to Boom train from?

Lens to Boom train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lens station.

Train or bus from Lens to Boom?

The best way to get from Lens to Boom is to train via Brussel-Zuid which takes 3h 56m and costs €45 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €12 - €35 and takes 5h 4m.

Where does the Lens to Boom bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lens to Boom train arrive?

Lens to Boom train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.

Can I drive from Lens to Boom?

Yes, the driving distance between Lens to Boom is 156 km. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Lens to Boom.

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

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Where can I stay near Boom?

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

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

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 Brussel-Zuid
best
1. Take the train from Lens to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3h 56m
€45–129
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lille to Brussels-North train stationbus N803 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussel Noord opstaphalte to Boom Station perron 1bus X60
5h 4m
€12–34
Drive 155.7 km
1. Drive from Lens to Boomcar 155.7 km
1h 44m
€24–35
Train
1. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-Berchemtrain Ic
4h 16m
€23–40
Train #2
1. Take the train from Lens to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-Berchemtrain Ter
4h 17m
€32–71

Lens to Boom by train and foot

138Weekly Services

3h 56mAverage Duration

€45Cheapest Price

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Distance: 219.7 km
Duration: 3h 56m

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

You can take a train from Lens to Boom via Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, Brussels-Midi, Brussel-Zuid, Antwerpen-Centraal, and Anvers-Central in around 3h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lens to Boom Station perron 1 via Lille, Brussels-North train station, and Brussel Noord opstaphalte in around 5h 4m.

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