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

The cheapest way to get from Leuven to Lens is to bus which costs €12 - €35 and takes 4h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leuven to Lens is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs €24 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Leuven and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Leuven to Lens. However, there are services departing from Leuven and arriving at Lens via Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Leuven and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Leuven to Lens. However, there are services departing from Louvain and arriving at Lens via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.

How far is it from Leuven to Lens?

The distance between Leuven and Lens is 176 km. The road distance is 159.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Leuven to Lens without a car is to train via Brussels-Midi which takes 3h 6m and costs €28 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Leuven to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Lens bus from?

Leuven to Lens bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Leuven station.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Lens train from?

Leuven to Lens train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Louvain station.

Train or bus from Leuven to Lens?

The best way to get from Leuven to Lens is to train via Brussels-Midi which takes 3h 6m and costs €28 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €12 - €35 and takes 4h 15m.

Where does the Leuven to Lens bus arrive?

Leuven to Lens bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lille - Europe Train Station.

Where does the Leuven to Lens train arrive?

Leuven to Lens train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Courtrai station.

Can I drive from Leuven to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Leuven to Lens is 160 km. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Leuven to Lens.

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

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

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

There are 5 ways to get from Leuven to Lens by train (TGV), 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-Midi
best
1. Take the train from Louvain to Bruxelles-MidiIc / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille EuropeTgv
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to LensTer
3h 6m
€28–63
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leuven to Lille - Europe Train StationBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Lille to Lens781
4h 15m
€12–33
Drive 159.6 km
1. Drive from Leuven to Lens159.6 km
1h 55m
€25–36
Train
1. Take the train from Louvain to CourtraiIc
2. Take the train from Courtrai to Lille FlandresIc
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to LensTer
3h 59m
€24–40
Bus via Brussels-North train station
1. Take the bus from Leuven Lüdenscheid to Brussel Noord afstaphalteR81 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to LilleN280 / ...
4h 37m
€18–38

Leuven to Lens by train and tram

72Weekly Services

3h 6mAverage Duration

€28Cheapest Price

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Distance: 176.2 km
Duration: 3h 6m

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

You can take a train from Louvain to Lens via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 3h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leuven to Lens via Lille - Europe Train Station and Lille in around 4h 15m.

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