There are 4 ways to get from Brussels to Lens by train, car, or taxi
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 Bruxelles-Central to Jurbisetrain Ic / ...
1h 24m€11–15Train via Soignies
cheapest- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Soigniestrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Soignies to Lenstrain L / ...
1h 39m€9–15Drive 55.8 km
- Drive from Brussels to Lenscar 55.8 km
54 min€10–14Taxi
- Take the taxi from Brussels to Lenstaxi 55.8 km
54 min€140–170
Brussels to Lens by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Lens is to drive which costs €9 - €14 and takes 54 min.
The fastest way to get from Brussels to Lens is to drive which takes 54 min and costs €9 - €14.
No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Lens. However, there are services departing from Bruxelles-Central and arriving at Lens via Jurbise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.
The distance between Brussels and Lens is 54 km. The road distance is 55.8 km.
The best way to get from Brussels to Lens without a car is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs €10 - €16.
It takes approximately 1h 24m to get from Brussels to Lens, including transfers.
Brussels to Lens train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Bruxelles-Central station.
Brussels to Lens train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Jurbise station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Lens is 56 km. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Brussels to Lens.
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What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Lens, Belgium?
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Bruxelles-Central to Jurbise every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €9–15 and the journey takes 45 min.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Bruxelles-Central to Jurbise
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Soignies
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Soignies to Lens
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2–5
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Estimated price
- €140–170
Gele Taxi
- Phone
- +32 36515050
- Website
- geletaxi.be
Taxis Autolux
- Phone
- +32 02 5 123 123
- Website
- taxisautolux.be
Taxis Bleus de Bruxelles
- Phone
- +32 22680000
- Website
- taxisbleus.be
Taxis Verts
- Phone
- +32 2 349 49 49
- Website
- taxisverts.be
Victor Cab
- Phone
- +32 2 425 25 25
- Website
- victorcab.be
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