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How to get fromLeuven to Lensby train (TGV), bus, car, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Leuven to Lens by train (TGV), bus, car, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Louvain to Bruxelles-Miditrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain train Ter
    2h 33m
    €32–59

  2. Bus, line 781 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leuven to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Lille to Lensbus bus 781
    4h 15m
    €11–22

  3. Drive  159.6 km

    1. Drive from Leuven to Lenscar car 159.6 km
    1h 56m
    €26–37

  4. Train via Ghent

    1. Take the train from Louvain to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Lille Flandrestrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain train Ter
    3h 26m
    €33–63

Leuven to Lens by train and foot

Calendar143Weekly Services
Duration2h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket€32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 176.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 33m

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, and Lille Flandres in around 2h 33m. 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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