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

The cheapest way to get from Lens to Brussels is to bus which costs €10 - €40 and takes 3h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lens to Brussels is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs €20 - €30.

Is there a direct bus between Lens and Brussels?

No, there is no direct bus from Lens to Brussels station. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Brussels-North train station via Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Lens and Brussels?

No, there is no direct train from Lens to Brussels. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi via Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.

How far is it from Lens to Brussels?

The distance between Lens and Brussels is 144 km. The road distance is 135.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Lens to Brussels without a car is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs €30 - €70.

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

It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Lens to Brussels, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lens to Brussels bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lens to Brussels train from?

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

Train or bus from Lens to Brussels?

The best way to get from Lens to Brussels is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs €30 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €10 - €40 and takes 3h 18m.

Where does the Lens to Brussels bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lens to Brussels train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lens to Brussels?

Yes, the driving distance between Lens to Brussels is 135 km. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Lens to Brussels.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Brussels?

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Lens to Brussels - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Lens to Brussels 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
best
1. Take the train from Lens to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
1h 58m
€31–67
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lens to Lillebus 781
2. Take the bus from Lille to Brussels-North train stationbus FlixBus N781 / ...
3h 18m
€10–40
Drive 135.3 km
1. Drive from Lens to Brusselscar 135.3 km
1h 36m
€21–31
Train via Tournai
1. Take the train from Lens to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Tournai to Bruxelles-Centraltrain Ic / ...
3h 8m
€29–37

Lens to Brussels by train and foot

139Weekly Services

1h 58mAverage Duration

€31Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lens to Brussels.

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Distance: 144.5 km
Duration: 1h 58m

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

You can take a train from Lens to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi via Lille Flandres and Lille Europe in around 1h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lens to Brussels-North train station via Lille in around 3h 18m.

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