There are 5 ways to get from Lens to Knokke-Heist by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, 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 via Brussels
best- Take the train from Lens to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Duinbergentrain Ic / ...
3h 29m€47–111Line 781 bus, bus, line 41 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lens to Lillebus 781
- Take the bus from Lille to Brugesbus 757
- Take the bus from Brugge Station perron C8 to Knokke Meerlaanbus 41
4h 35m€10–16Drive 125.5 km
- Drive from Lens to Knokke-Heistcar 125.5 km
1h 30m€21–29Train
- Take the train from Lens to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ter
- Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Duinbergentrain Ic / ...
3h 37m€29–49Train, line 41 bus
- Take the train from Lens to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Courtraitrain Ter
- Take the train from Courtrai to Brugestrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Brugge Station perron C8 to Knokke Meerlaanbus 41
4h 36m€24–38
Lens to Knokke-Heist by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lens to Knokke-Heist is to line 781 bus and bus and line 41 bus which costs €9 - €17 and takes 4h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Lens to Knokke-Heist is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs €20 - €29.
No, there is no direct bus from Lens to Knokke-Heist. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Knokke Meerlaan via Lille and Brugge Station perron C8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Lens to Knokke-Heist. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Duinbergen via Lille Europe and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
The distance between Lens and Knokke-Heist is 257 km. The road distance is 125.5 km.
The best way to get from Lens to Knokke-Heist without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 3h 29m and costs €45 - €120.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Lens to Knokke-Heist, including transfers.
Lens to Knokke-Heist bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lens station.
Lens to Knokke-Heist train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lens station.
The best way to get from Lens to Knokke-Heist is to train via Brussels which takes 3h 29m and costs €45 - €120. Alternatively, you can line 781 bus and bus and line 41 bus, which costs €9 - €17 and takes 4h 35m.
What companies run services between Lens, Hauts-de-France, France and Knokke-Heist, Belgium?
You can take a train from Lens to Duinbergen via Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lens to Knokke Meerlaan via Lille, Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C8 in around 4h 35m.
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 Lens to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lens to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lille Flandres to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lens to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lille Flandres to Courtrai
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lens to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €2–5
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lille to Bruges
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Lens to Knokke-Heist bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.
Lens to Knokke-Heist train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lens to Knokke-Heist is 126 km. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Lens to Knokke-Heist.
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