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

The cheapest way to get from Lens to Ypres is to line 37 bus and bus and line 712 bus which costs €9 and takes 4h 4m.

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 Faculté Jean Perrin and arriving at Ieper Station perron 1 via Gare, Armentieres Gare and Le Bizet Touquetstraat. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.

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 47m.

How far is it from Lens to Ypres?

The distance between Lens and Ypres is 101 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 which takes 2h 47m and costs €15 - €35.

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

It takes approximately 2h 47m 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 TADAO, depart from Faculté Jean Perrin 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 47m and costs €15 - €35. Alternatively, you can line 37 bus and bus and line 712 bus, which costs €9 and takes 4h 4m.

Where does the Lens to Ypres bus arrive?

Lens to Ypres bus services, operated by TADAO, arrive at Gare - Quai 2 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.

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

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Lens to Ypres - 4 ways to travel via train, line 86 bus, line 37 bus, and bus

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

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Train
best
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 47m
€15–34
Line 37 bus, bus, line 712 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Faculté Jean Perrin to Gare - Quai 2bus 35 / ...
2. Take the bus from Gare to Armentieres Garebus 74F
3. Take the bus from Armentieres Gare to Le Bizetbus L99 / ...
4. Take the bus from Le Bizet Touquetstraat to Ieper Station perron 1bus 712
4h 4m
€8
Train, line 86 bus
1. Take the train from Lens to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Gare Lille Flandres to Curiebus 86
2h 51m
€10–20
Drive 55.6 km
1. Drive from Lens to Yprescar 55.6 km
56 min
€9–13

Lens to Ypres by train

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Distance: 101.1 km
Duration: 2h 47m

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 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Faculté Jean Perrin to Ieper Station perron 1 via Gare - Quai 2, Gare, Armentieres Gare, Le Bizet, and Le Bizet Touquetstraat in around 4h 4m.

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