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 €12 - €45 and takes 4h 15m.

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 55m and costs €24 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Lens and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Lens to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Leuven via Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

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 Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Europe and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.

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 27m and costs €27 - €80.

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

It takes approximately 2h 27m 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 Lens 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 27m and costs €27 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €12 - €45 and takes 4h 15m.

Where does the Lens to Leuven bus arrive?

Lens to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille 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 55m to drive from Lens to Leuven.

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

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

There are 5 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 FlandresTer
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiTgv
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to LouvainIc / ...
2h 27m
€27–76
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lens to Lille781
2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to LeuvenBlaBlaCar Bus
4h 15m
€12–44
Drive 161 km
1. Drive from Lens to Leuven161 km
1h 55m
€25–36
Train via Ghent
1. Take the train from Lens to Lille FlandresTer
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Gand-Saint-PierreTer
3. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to LouvainIc / ...
3h 47m
€31–56
Bus via Brussels-North train station
1. Take the bus from Lille to Brussels-North train stationN280 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussel Noord opstaphalte to Leuven WijnpersR81 / ...
4h 27m
€21–43

Lens to Leuven by train and subway

141Weekly Services

2h 27mAverage Duration

€27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 176.2 km
Duration: 2h 27m

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, Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 2h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lens to Leuven via Lille and Lille - Europe Train Station in around 4h 15m.

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