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

The cheapest way to get from Lens to Ghent is to drive which costs €15 - €23 and takes 1h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lens to Ghent is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs €15 - €23.

Is there a direct bus between Lens and Ghent?

No, there is no direct bus from Lens to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Ghent Dampoort via Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Lens and Ghent?

No, there is no direct train from Lens to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Gand-Saint-Pierre via Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.

How far is it from Lens to Ghent?

The distance between Lens and Ghent is 106 km. The road distance is 104.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Lens to Ghent without a car is to bus which takes 2h 35m and costs €8 - €40.

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

It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Lens to Ghent, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lens to Ghent bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lens to Ghent train from?

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

Train or bus from Lens to Ghent?

The best way to get from Lens to Ghent is to bus which takes 2h 35m and costs €8 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €28 - €45 and takes 2h 42m.

Where does the Lens to Ghent bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lens to Ghent train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lens to Ghent?

Yes, the driving distance between Lens to Ghent is 104 km. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Lens to Ghent.

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

Book your Lens to Ghent train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Ghent?

There are 779+ hotels available in Ghent.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Lens to Ghent by 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Lens to Lillebus 781
2. Take the bus from Lille to Ghent Dampoortbus 280 / ...
2h 35m
€8–37
Train
1. Take the train from Lens to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ter
2h 42m
€28–43
Drive 104.5 km
1. Drive from Lens to Ghentcar 104.5 km
1h 18m
€16–23
Train via Lille Flandres
1. Take the train from Lens to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic
2h 47m
€24–29

Lens to Ghent by bus

5Weekly Buses

2h 35mAverage Duration

€8Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 106 km
Duration: 2h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Lens to Ghent Dampoort via Lille in around 2h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lens to Gand-Saint-Pierre via Lille Flandres in around 2h 42m.

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