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

The cheapest way to get from Lens to Lille is to line 781 bus and bus which costs €17 - €28 and takes 4h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lens to Lille is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs €29 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Lens and Lille?

No, there is no direct bus from Lens to Lille. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Lille Gierlebaan via Lille - Europe Train Station, Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3 and Oostmalle Busstation perron 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Lens and Lille?

No, there is no direct train from Lens to Lille. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Herentals via Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Europe and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

How far is it from Lens to Lille?

The distance between Lens and Lille is 215 km. The road distance is 188.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Lens to Lille without a car is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs €40 - €95.

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

It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Lens to Lille, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lens to Lille bus from?

Lens to Lille bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lens station.

Where do I catch the Lens to Lille train from?

Lens to Lille train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lens station.

Train or bus from Lens to Lille?

The best way to get from Lens to Lille is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs €40 - €95. Alternatively, you can line 781 bus and bus, which costs €17 - €28 and takes 4h 55m.

Where does the Lens to Lille bus arrive?

Lens to Lille bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.

Where does the Lens to Lille train arrive?

Lens to Lille train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.

Can I drive from Lens to Lille?

Yes, the driving distance between Lens to Lille is 189 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Lens to Lille.

Where can I stay near Lille?

There are 417+ hotels available in Lille.

Lens to Lille - 5 ways to travel via train, line 781 bus, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Lens to Lille by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lens to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Herentalstrain Ic / ...
4h 25m
€41–93
Line 781 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lens to Lillebus 781
2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Antwerp - Rooseveltplaatsbus
3. Take the bus from Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3 to Oostmalle Busstation perron 2bus X41 / ...
4h 55m
€18–27
Drive 188.8 km
1. Drive from Lens to Lillecar 188.8 km
2h 1m
€30–43
Train, bus, line 59 bus
1. Take the train from Lens to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-Centraltrain Ic / ...
3. Take the bus from Antwerpen Centraal Station perron 1 to Oostmalle Onze-Lieve-Vrouwstraatbus X41 / ...
4. Take the bus from Oostmalle Onze-Lieve-Vrouwstraat to Lille Gierlebaanbus 481 / ...
5h 2m
€37–63
Train, line 59 bus
1. Take the train from Lens to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-Berchemtrain Ter
3. Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Herentalstrain S33 / ...
4. Take the bus from Herentals Station perron 6 to Lille Gierlebaanbus 418 / ...
5h 21m
€34–71

Lens to Lille by train, tram, and bus

127Weekly Services

4h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 214.7 km
Duration: 4h 25m

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

You can take a train from Lens to Lille Gierlebaan via Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Bruxelles-Midi, Herentals, and Herentals Station perron 6 in around 4h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lens to Lille Gierlebaan via Lille, Lille - Europe Train Station, Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats, Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3, Oostmalle Busstation perron 2, and Oostmalle Busstation perron 4 in around 4h 55m.

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