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How to get fromYpres to Lensby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Ypres to Lens by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ypres to Courtraitrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Courtrai to Lille Flandrestrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain train Ter
    2h 25m
    €16–34

  2. Drive 55.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ypres to Lenscar car 55.4 km
    55 min
    €9–13

  3. Bus, line 781 bus

    1. Take the bus from Ieper Station perron 3 to Menen Station perron 4bus bus 80
    2. Take the bus from Douane to Lille Europebus bus L91
    3. Take the bus from Lille to Lensbus bus 781
    3h 59m
    €10–13

Ypres to Lens by train

Calendar158Weekly Trains
Duration2h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket€16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 101.1 km
  • Duration: 2h 25m

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

You can take a train from Ypres to Lens via Courtrai and Lille Flandres in around 2h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ieper Station perron 3 to Lens via Menen Station perron 1, Menen Barakken, Douane, Lille Europe, and Lille in around 3h 59m.

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