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 56 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 56 min and costs €8 - €13.

Is there a direct bus between Lens and Ypres?

No, there is no direct bus from Lens to Ypres station. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Ieper Station perron 3 via Lille Europe, Menen Barakken and Menen Station perron 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.

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 86 km. The road distance is 55.6 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 bus which takes 2h 51m and costs €19 - €29.

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

It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Lens to Ypres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lens to Ypres bus from?

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

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 train which takes 2h 57m and costs €22 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €12 - €27 and takes 3h 28m.

Where does the Lens to Ypres bus arrive?

Lens to Ypres bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.

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 56 min to drive from Lens to Ypres.

Where can I stay near Ypres?

There are 1032+ hotels available in Ypres.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Lens to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Gare Lille Flandres to Douanebus L91
2h 51m
€19–29
Drive 55.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Lens to Yprescar 55.6 km
56 min
€9–13
Train
1. Take the train from Lens to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Courtraitrain Ter
3. Take the train from Courtrai to Yprestrain Ic / ...
2h 57m
€22–32
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lens to Lillebus 781
2. Take the bus from Lille Europe to Douanebus L91
3. Take the bus from Menen Station perron 4 to Ieper Station perron 3bus 80
3h 28m
€12–27

Lens to Ypres by train and bus

206Weekly Services

2h 51mAverage Duration

€19Cheapest Price

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Distance: 85.7 km
Duration: 2h 51m

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

You can take a train from Lens to Ypres via Lille Flandres and Courtrai in around 2h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lens to Ieper Station perron 3 via Lille, Lille Europe, Douane, Menen Barakken, and Menen Station perron 4 in around 3h 28m.

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