How to Travel from
Ghent to Lens
by Route or Car
Schedule
Ghent, Belgium → Lens, France
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Ghent to Lens
Composite routes from Ghent to Lens
Cheapest
1 h 11 min
Car
109 km.
from $5
Other
2 h 22 min
Bus, Train
91 km.
from $17
2 h 56 min
90 km.
from $35.09
3 h 10 min
92 km.
from $27.74
Route Navigator Ghent - Lens
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto Annonciadenstraat
Annonciadenstraat, 1 km 711 м
1 km 711 м
Keep left onto Rozemarijnstraat
Rozemarijnstraat, 58 м
58 м
Turn left onto Martelaarslaan
Martelaarslaan, 1 km 216 м
1 km 216 м
Turn right onto Kortrijksesteenweg
Kortrijksesteenweg, 2 km 965 м
2 km 965 м
Keep left onto Kortrijksesteenweg and drive toward Oudenaarde, Zwijnaarde
Kortrijksesteenweg, Oudenaarde, Zwijnaarde, 39 м
39 м
Keep right onto Oudenaardsesteenweg
Oudenaardsesteenweg, 2 km 569 м
2 km 569 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Grotesteenweg-Noord
Grotesteenweg-Noord, 4 km 696 м
4 km 696 м
Keep right
56 km 768 м
56 km 768 м
Keep left onto Voie Rapide Urbaine and take N 356 toward Paris, Lille, Lille Lesquin
Voie Rapide Urbaine, Paris, Lille, Lille Lesquin, N 356, 8 km 320 м
8 km 320 м
Keep left onto Autoroute du Nord and drive toward Paris, Reims, Lille Lesquin
Autoroute du Nord, Paris, Reims, Lille Lesquin, 16 km 322 м
16 km 322 м
Keep right and drive toward Carvin, Libercourt, Oignies
Carvin, Libercourt, Oignies, 1 km 986 м
1 km 986 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto D 917
1 km 789 м
1 km 789 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto D 917
2 km 132 м
2 km 132 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Route de Lens
Route de Lens, 2 km 689 м
2 km 689 м
Continue onto D 917
2 km 591 м
2 km 591 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Route de Lille
Route de Lille, 3 km 942 м
3 km 942 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Route de Lille
Route de Lille, 1 km 763 м
1 km 763 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Route de Lille
Route de Lille, 2 km 907 м
2 km 907 м
Turn slight right onto Rue René Lanoy
Rue René Lanoy, 1 km 581 м
1 km 581 м
Turn slight right onto Rue Berthelot
Rue Berthelot, 142 м
142 м
Turn right onto Rue de la Gare
Rue de la Gare, 320 м
320 м
Turn right onto Place du Général de Gaulle
Place du Général de Gaulle, 121 м
121 м
Turn sharp left
60 м
60 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
FlixBus
Bus from Ghent Dampoort to Lille
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$10.11–$13.90
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Lens
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$6.95–$10.11
BlaBlaCar Bus
Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Lens
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$10.74–$16.42
Union Ivkoni
Bus from Ghent Pr. Clementinalaan to Lille
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$5.56–$9.48
Train operators
SNCF
Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
effinity.fr/expertise/affiliation/
Train from Lille Flandres to Lens
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.21–$17.69
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)
Phone:
+32 70 79 79 79
Website:
belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Gent-Sint-Pieters to Courtrai
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.95–$10.74
Train from Courtrai to Lille
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.32–$9.48
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Ghent to Lens?
The cheapest way to get from Ghent to Lens is to bus and train which costs $10.87 - $23.91 and takes 2h 22m.
What is the fastest way to get from Ghent to Lens?
The fastest way to get from Ghent to Lens is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs $18.48 - $28.26 .
Is there a direct bus between Ghent and Lens?
No, there is no direct bus from Ghent to Lens. However, there are services departing from Ghent Dampoort and arriving at Lens via Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
Is there a direct train between Ghent and Lens?
No, there is no direct train from Ghent to Lens. However, there are services departing from Gent-Sint-Pieters and arriving at Lens via Courtrai and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
How far is it from Ghent to Lens?
The distance between Ghent and Lens is 108 km. The road distance is 109.7 km.
How do I travel from Ghent to Lens without a car?
The best way to get from Ghent to Lens without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 22m and costs $10.87 - $23.91 .
How long does it take to get from Ghent to Lens?
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Ghent to Lens, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Ghent to Lens bus from?
Ghent to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Ghent Dampoort station.
Where do I catch the Ghent to Lens train from?
Ghent to Lens train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gent-Sint-Pieters station.
Train or bus from Ghent to Lens?
The best way to get from Ghent to Lens is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs $18.48 - $32.61 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $14.13 - $26.09 and takes 3h 10m.
Where does the Ghent to Lens bus arrive?
Ghent to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.
Where does the Ghent to Lens train arrive?
Ghent to Lens train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Courtrai station.
Can I drive from Ghent to Lens?
Yes, the driving distance between Ghent to Lens is 110 km. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Ghent to Lens.
How do I get a train ticket from Ghent to Lens?
Book your Ghent to Lens train tickets online with Omio.
How do I get a bus ticket from Ghent to Lens?
Book your Ghent to Lens bus tickets online with FlixBus.
Where can I stay near Lens?
There are 784+ hotels available in Lens. Prices start at $29.68 per night.
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