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

The cheapest way to get from Lens to Ypres is to drive which costs €8 - €13 and takes 54 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Lens to Ypres is to drive which takes 54 min and costs €8 - €13.

Is there a direct train between Lens and Ypres?

No, there is no direct train from Lens to Ypres. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Ypres via Lille Flandres and Courtrai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.

How far is it from Lens to Ypres?

The distance between Lens and Ypres is 77 km. The road distance is 56.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Lens to Ypres without a car is to train and line 86 bus which takes 2h 41m and costs €16 - €25.

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

It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Lens to Ypres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lens to Ypres train from?

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

Train or bus from Lens to Ypres?

The best way to get from Lens to Ypres is to bus and line 86 bus which takes 2h 44m and costs €10 - €27. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €20 - €35 and takes 2h 57m.

Where does the Lens to Ypres train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lens to Ypres?

Yes, the driving distance between Lens to Ypres is 56 km. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Lens to Ypres.

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

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Where can I stay near Ypres?

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Lens to Ypres - 4 ways to travel via train, line 86 bus, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Lens to Ypres by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 86 bus
best
1. Take the train from Lens to Lille FlandresTer
2. Take the bus from Gare Lille Flandres to Curie86
2h 41m
€16–24
Drive 56.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Lens to Ypres56.2 km
54 min
€9–13
Bus, line 86 bus
1. Take the bus from Lens to Lille781
2. Take the bus from Lille Europe to Curie86
2h 44m
€10–27
Train
1. Take the train from Lens to Lille FlandresTer
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to CourtraiTer
3. Take the train from Courtrai to YpresIc / ...
2h 57m
€20–35

Lens to Ypres by train

110Weekly Trains

2h 57mAverage Duration

€20Cheapest Price

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Distance: 77.5 km
Duration: 2h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Lens to Ypres via Lille, Lille Europe, Curie, and Wervik in around 2h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lens to Ypres via Lille Flandres and Courtrai in around 2h 57m.

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