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How to get fromLeuven to Lensby train (TGV), car, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Leuven to Lens by train (TGV), car, train, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Louvain to Bruxelles-Miditrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain train Ter
    2h 28m
    €34–54

  2. Drive  159.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Leuven to Lenscar car 159.6 km
    1h 56m
    €30–43

  3. Train via Ghent

    1. Take the train from Louvain to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Lille Flandrestrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain train Ter
    3h 52m
    €35–59

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Leuven Wijnpers to Brussel Noord afstaphaltebus bus R81 / ...
    2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Tournaitrain train Trn / ...
    4h 33m
    €33–49

Leuven to Lens by train and tram

Calendar142Weekly Services
Duration2h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket€34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 176.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 28m

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

You can take a train from Louvain to Lens via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 2h 28m.

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