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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Lille Flandrestrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain train Ter
    2h 4m
    €18–37

  2. Bus, line 781 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Lillebus bus 803 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Lille to Lensbus bus 781
    3h 15m
    €8–16

  3. Drive 103.2 km

    1. Drive from Ghent to Lenscar car 103.2 km
    1h 15m
    €16–24

  4. Train via Lille Flandres

    1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Lille Flandrestrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain train Ter
    2h 7m
    €18–37

Ghent to Lens by train

Calendar60Weekly Trains
Duration2h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket€18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 109.4 km
  • Duration: 2h 4m

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

You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Lens via Lille Flandres in around 2h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ghent Dampoort to Lens via Lille in around 3h 15m.

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