There are 4 ways to get from Lens to Lille 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
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 Herentalstrain Ic / ...
4h 35m€37–92Line 781 bus, bus, line 418 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lens to Lillebus 781
- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Antwerp - Rooseveltplaatsbus
- Take the bus from Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A2 to Lille Gierlebaanbus 418
4h 56m€16–28Drive 188.8 km
- Drive from Lens to Lillecar 188.8 km
2h 1m€30–43Train, line 59 bus
- Take the train from Lens to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-Berchemtrain Ter
- Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Herentalstrain S33 / ...
- Take the bus from Herentals Station perron 8 to Lille Eikenlaanbus 218 / ...
5h 5m€37–72
Lens to Lille by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lens to Lille is to line 781 bus and bus and line 418 bus which costs €16 - €28 and takes 4h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Lens to Lille is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs €29 - €45.
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 and Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Lens to Lille. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Herentals via Lille Europe and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
The distance between Lens and Lille is 215 km. The road distance is 188.8 km.
The best way to get from Lens to Lille without a car is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs €35 - €95.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Lens to Lille, including transfers.
Lens to Lille bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lens station.
Lens to Lille train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lens station.
The best way to get from Lens to Lille is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs €35 - €95. Alternatively, you can line 781 bus and bus and line 418 bus, which costs €16 - €28 and takes 4h 56m.
What companies run services between Lens, Hauts-de-France, France and Lille, Belgium?
You can take a train from Lens to Lille Eikenlaan via Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, Bruxelles-Midi, Herentals, and Herentals Station perron 8 in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lens to Lille Gierlebaan via Lille, Lille - Europe Train Station, Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats, and Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A2 in around 4h 56m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Lens to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–13
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lens to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–13
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-Berchem
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Herentals
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–21
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Anvers-Berchem to Herentals
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–11
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Lens to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- delijn.be
Bus from Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A2 to Lille Gierlebaan
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.delijn.be/en/
Bus from Herentals Station perron 8 to Lille Eikenlaan
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.delijn.be/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Lens to Lille bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.
Lens to Lille train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lens to Lille is 189 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Lens to Lille.
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