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

The cheapest way to get from Lens to Liège is to bus which costs €26 - €50 and takes 4h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lens to Liège is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Lens and Liège?

No, there is no direct bus from Lens to Liège. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Liège via Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Lens and Liège?

No, there is no direct train from Lens to Liège. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Liege-Guillemins via Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Europe and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.

How far is it from Lens to Liège?

The distance between Lens and Liège is 246 km. The road distance is 222.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Lens to Liège without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 3h 46m and costs €55 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Lens to Liège, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lens to Liège bus from?

Lens to Liège bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lille - Europe Train Station.

Where do I catch the Lens to Liège train from?

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

Train or bus from Lens to Liège?

The best way to get from Lens to Liège is to train via Brussels which takes 3h 46m and costs €55 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €50 and takes 4h 30m.

Where does the Lens to Liège bus arrive?

Lens to Liège bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Liège station.

Where does the Lens to Liège train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lens to Liège?

Yes, the driving distance between Lens to Liège is 222 km. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Lens to Liège.

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

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

There are 5 ways to get from Lens to Liège 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 Brussels
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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Liege-GuilleminsIce
3h 46m
€57–143
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to LiègeBlaBlaCar Bus
4h 30m
€26–49
Drive 222.4 km
1. Drive from Lens to Liège222.4 km
2h 11m
€35–50
Train
1. Take the train from Lille Flandres to NamurIc
2. Take the train from Namur to Liège-GuilleminsL / ...
4h 57m
€31–48
Train #2
1. Take the train from Lille Flandres to NamurTer
2. Take the train from Namur to Liège-GuilleminsL / ...
5h 28m
€42–82

Lens to Liège by train and tram

104Weekly Services

3h 46mAverage Duration

€57Cheapest Price

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Distance: 246.2 km
Duration: 3h 46m

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

You can take a train from Lens to Liege-Guillemins via Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 46m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Liège twice daily. Tickets cost €22–30 and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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