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

The cheapest way to get from Lens to Mechelen is to line 781 bus and bus which costs €14 - €29 and takes 3h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lens to Mechelen is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs €24 - €40.

Is there a direct train between Lens and Mechelen?

No, there is no direct train from Lens to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Malines via Lille Europe and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.

How far is it from Lens to Mechelen?

The distance between Lens and Mechelen is 168 km. The road distance is 158.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Lens to Mechelen without a car is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs €30 - €80.

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

It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Lens to Mechelen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lens to Mechelen train from?

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

Train or bus from Lens to Mechelen?

The best way to get from Lens to Mechelen is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs €30 - €80. Alternatively, you can line 781 bus and bus, which costs €14 - €29 and takes 3h 20m.

Where does the Lens to Mechelen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lens to Mechelen?

Yes, the driving distance between Lens to Mechelen is 158 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Lens to Mechelen.

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

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Where can I stay near Mechelen?

There are 2415+ hotels available in Mechelen.

Lens to Mechelen - 4 ways to travel via train, line 781 bus, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Lens to Mechelen 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 Malinestrain Ic / ...
2h 27m
€31–79
Line 781 bus, 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 20m
€14–28
Drive 158.1 km
1. Drive from Lens to Mechelencar 158.1 km
2h 1m
€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 Malinestrain L / ...
4h 4m
€29–64

Lens to Mechelen by train and foot

138Weekly Services

2h 27mAverage Duration

€31Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lens to Mechelen.

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Distance: 168.4 km
Duration: 2h 27m

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

You can take a train from Lens to Malines via Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 2h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lens to Malines via Lille, Brussels-North train station, and Brussels-Nord in around 3h 20m.

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