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

The cheapest way to get from Liège to Lens is to train which costs €27 - €50 and takes 4h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Liège to Lens is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Liège and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Liège to Lens. However, there are services departing from Liège Rue du Plan Inclined and arriving at Lens via Charleroi Airport and Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Liège and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Liège to Lens. However, there are services departing from Liège-Guillemins and arriving at Lens via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

How far is it from Liège to Lens?

The distance between Liège and Lens is 246 km. The road distance is 220.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Liège to Lens without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 3h 40m and costs €30 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Liège to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Liège to Lens bus from?

Liège to Lens bus services, operated by Flibco, depart from Liège Rue du Plan Inclined station.

Where do I catch the Liège to Lens train from?

Liège to Lens train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Liège-Guillemins station.

Train or bus from Liège to Lens?

The best way to get from Liège to Lens is to train via Brussels which takes 3h 40m and costs €30 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 4h 25m.

Where does the Liège to Lens bus arrive?

Liège to Lens bus services, operated by Flibco, arrive at Charleroi Airport station.

Where does the Liège to Lens train arrive?

Liège to Lens train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Liège to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Liège to Lens is 221 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Liège to Lens.

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

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Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 1059+ hotels available in Lens.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Liège to Lens by train (Eurostar, 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
best
1. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins 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 40m
€34–130
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to NamurIc / ...
2. Take the train from Namur to Lille FlandresIc
4h 47m
€27–45
Bus
1. Take the bus from Liège to Lille - Europe Train StationBlaBlaCar Bus
4h 25m
€30–46
Drive 220.6 km
1. Drive from Liège to Lens220.6 km
2h 10m
€35–50
Bus via Charleroi Airport (CRL)
1. Take the bus from Liège Rue du Plan Inclined to Charleroi Airportflibco 6583
2. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Lille Boulevard de Turinflibco 437
5h 30m
€37–63

Liège to Lens by train and tram

72Weekly Services

3h 40mAverage Duration

€34Cheapest Price

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Distance: 246.2 km
Duration: 3h 40m

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

You can take a train from Liège-Guillemins to Lens via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 3h 40m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Liège to Lille - Europe Train Station twice daily. Tickets cost €22–30 and the journey takes 3h 20m.

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