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

The cheapest way to get from Ypres to Lens is to drive which costs €8 - €13 and takes 55 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Ypres to Lens is to drive which takes 55 min and costs €8 - €13.

Is there a direct bus between Ypres and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Ypres station to Lens. However, there are services departing from Ieper Station perron 3 and arriving at Lens via Geluwe Stelplaats, Douane and Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Ypres and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Ypres to Lens. However, there are services departing from Ypres and arriving at Lens via Courtrai and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.

How far is it from Ypres to Lens?

The distance between Ypres and Lens is 80 km. The road distance is 55.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Ypres to Lens without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 55m and costs €15 - €27.

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

It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Ypres to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ypres to Lens bus from?

Ypres to Lens bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Ieper Station perron 3.

Where do I catch the Ypres to Lens train from?

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

Train or bus from Ypres to Lens?

The best way to get from Ypres to Lens is to line 80 bus and bus and line 781 bus which takes 4h 34m and costs €10 - €12. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €18 - €40 and takes 3h 1m.

Where does the Ypres to Lens bus arrive?

Ypres to Lens bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Geluwe Korte Tramstraat station.

Where does the Ypres to Lens train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ypres to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Ypres to Lens is 55 km. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Ypres to Lens.

Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 470+ hotels available in Lens.

Ypres to Lens - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 80 bus, and line 781 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Ypres to Lens by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Douane to Gare Lille Flandresbus L91
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain Ter
2h 55m
€15–27
Drive 55.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Ypres to Lenscar 55.4 km
55 min
€9–13
Line 80 bus, bus, line 781 bus
1. Take the bus from Ieper Station perron 3 to Geluwe Korte Tramstraatbus 80
2. Take the bus from Douane to Lille Europebus L91
3. Take the bus from Lille to Lensbus 781
4h 34m
€10–12
Train
1. Take the train from Ypres to Courtraitrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Courtrai to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain Ter
3h 1m
€19–37

Ypres to Lens by train and bus

167Weekly Services

2h 55mAverage Duration

€15Cheapest Price

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Distance: 79.8 km
Duration: 2h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Ieper Station perron 3 to Lens via Geluwe Korte Tramstraat, Geluwe Stelplaats, Menen Barakken, Douane, Lille Europe, and Lille in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ypres to Lens via Courtrai, Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 3h 1m.

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