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

The cheapest way to get from Maastricht to Lens is to bus which costs €16 - €50 and takes 4h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Maastricht to Lens is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Maastricht and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Maastricht to Lens. However, there are services departing from Maastricht Meerssenerweg 231 and arriving at Lens via Charleroi Airport and Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Maastricht and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Maastricht to Lens. However, there are services departing from Maastricht and arriving at Lens via Liège-Guillemins, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.

How far is it from Maastricht to Lens?

The distance between Maastricht and Lens is 277 km. The road distance is 242.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Maastricht to Lens without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs €35 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Maastricht to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maastricht to Lens bus from?

Maastricht to Lens bus services, operated by Flibco, depart from Maastricht Meerssenerweg 231 station.

Where do I catch the Maastricht to Lens train from?

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

Train or bus from Maastricht to Lens?

The best way to get from Maastricht to Lens is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs €35 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €50 and takes 4h 41m.

Where does the Maastricht to Lens bus arrive?

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

Where does the Maastricht to Lens train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Maastricht to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Maastricht to Lens is 242 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Maastricht to Lens.

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

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Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 1049+ hotels available in Lens.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Maastricht 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
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
4h 18m
€38–144
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Maastricht to Lille328 / ...
4h 41m
€16–46
Drive 242.1 km
1. Drive from Maastricht to Lens242.1 km
2h 39m
€43–63
Train via Mons
1. Take the train from Bilzen to MonsIc
2. Take the train from Mons to Lille FlandresIc
5h 50m
€31–51
Bus via Charleroi Airport (CRL)
1. Take the bus from Maastricht Meerssenerweg 231 to Charleroi Airportflibco 6582
2. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Lille Boulevard de Turinflibco 437
6h 5m
€38–63

Maastricht to Lens by train and tram

72Weekly Services

4h 18mAverage Duration

€38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 277.4 km
Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Maastricht, Netherlands and Lens, Hauts-de-France, France?

You can take a train from Maastricht to Lens via Liège-Guillemins, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 4h 18m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Maastricht to Lille once daily. Tickets cost €15–30 and the journey takes 3h 35m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 5 times a week.

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