There are 5 ways to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Lens by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, 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- Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ec / ...
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain Ter
2h 28m€32–55Bus, line 781 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Lillebus FlixBus N781 / ...
- Take the bus from Lille to Lensbus 781
4h 17m€13–25Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Brussels-BRU to Lens145.4 km
1h 49mDrive 145.4 km
- Drive from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Lenscar 145.4 km
1h 49m€23–33Train via Tournai
- Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Tournaitrain Ic
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain Ter
3h 11m€26–55
Brussels Airport (BRU) to Lens by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Lens is to bus and line 781 bus which costs €13 - €26 and takes 4h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Lens is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs €22 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Brussels Airport (BRU) station to Lens. However, there are services departing from Brussels-North train station and arriving at Lens via Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Lens. However, there are services departing from Brussels Airport-Zaventem and arriving at Lens via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
The distance between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Lens is 160 km. The road distance is 145.4 km.
The best way to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Lens without a car is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs €30 - €60.
It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Lens, including transfers.
Brussels Airport (BRU) to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels-North train station.
Brussels Airport (BRU) to Lens train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Brussels Airport-Zaventem station.
The best way to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Lens is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs €30 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus and line 781 bus, which costs €13 - €26 and takes 4h 17m.
What companies run services between Brussels Airport (BRU), Belgium and Lens, Hauts-de-France, France?
You can take a train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Lens via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 2h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Lens via Brussels-North, Brussels-North train station, and Lille in around 4h 17m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–6
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Tournai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lille Flandres to Lens
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–13
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lille Flandres to Lens
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–13
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Brussels-North train station to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lille to Lens
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €2–5
- Website
- Flixbus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Brussels-BRU to Lens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Brussels Airport (BRU) to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.
Brussels Airport (BRU) to Lens train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brussels Airport (BRU) to Lens is 145 km. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Lens.
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