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

The cheapest way to get from Lens to Leuven is to bus which costs €13 - €23 and takes 4h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lens to Leuven is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs €24 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Lens and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Lens to Leuven station. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Leuven Station perron 1 via Lille and Brussel Noord opstaphalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Lens and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Lens to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Louvain via Lille Europe and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.

How far is it from Lens to Leuven?

The distance between Lens and Leuven is 176 km. The road distance is 161 km.

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

The best way to get from Lens to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs €30 - €90.

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

It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Lens to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lens to Leuven bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lens to Leuven train from?

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

Train or bus from Lens to Leuven?

The best way to get from Lens to Leuven is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs €30 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €23 and takes 4h 24m.

Where does the Lens to Leuven bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lens to Leuven train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lens to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Lens to Leuven is 161 km. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Lens to Leuven.

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

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

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

There are 4 ways to get from Lens to Leuven 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
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
2h 29m
€34–87
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lille to Brussels-North train stationbus FlixBus N781 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussel Noord opstaphalte to Leuven Station perron 1bus R90 / ...
4h 24m
€13–22
Drive 161 km
1. Drive from Lens to Leuvencar 161 km
1h 56m
€25–36
Train via Ghent
1. Take the train from Lens to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ter
3. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
3h 46m
€33–80

Lens to Leuven by train and foot

138Weekly Services

2h 29mAverage Duration

€34Cheapest Price

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Distance: 176.3 km
Duration: 2h 29m

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

You can take a train from Lens to Louvain via Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 2h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lens to Leuven Station perron 1 via Lille, Brussels-North train station, and Brussel Noord opstaphalte in around 4h 24m.

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