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Saint-Gilles to Lens Train Schedule

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Trip Summary

You can pick from 9 daily train trips between Saint-Gilles and Lens. The average train journey from Saint-Gilles to Lens takes one hour and 52 minutes, but some SNCF TGV train trips are as short as one hour and 33 minutes.

Distance72 mi (115 km)
Fastest train1h 33m
Lowest price$33.48
Most frequent serviceSNCF TGV
Train lines2

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Which train should you take from Saint-Gilles to Lens?

2 train services operate from Saint-Gilles to Lens. SNCF TGV usually has more trains scheduled, with 8 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
SNCF TER12h 33m$48.29
SNCF TGV81h 48m$53.49
  • TER (transport express regional) is part of SNCF Voyageurs, the state-owned company responsible for passenger rail services in France. Its trains have single-level and double-decker cars, all with complimentary onboard WiFi and access to a refreshment car serving snacks, meals, and drinks.

  • SNCF TGV trains travel across France to cities like Paris, Bordeaux, Marseilles, Strasbourg, and Lille. SNCF TGV also has international connections in Switzerland and Belgium. You can choose between standard and first-class seating on single and double-deck cars when buying a ticket.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Saint-Gilles to Lens

The distance between Saint-Gilles and Lens is approximately 72 miles, or 115 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 1 hour 52 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 1 hour 33 minutes. As a relatively short ride, taking the train is an easy way to travel between these two cities.

Saturday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Saint-Gilles to Lens. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Saturday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Saturday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.

The earliest train departs Saint-Gilles at 6:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 7:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.

There are 9 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.

City Information

Station Information

Where is the train station in Saint-Gilles?

Main departure station: Brussels-Midi/Zuid Station

There is one train station in Saint-Gilles.

All train stations in Saint-Gilles:

  • Brussels-Midi/Zuid Station

Where is the train station in Lens?

Main arrival station: Gare de Lens

Lens has one train station.

All train stations in Lens:

  • Gare de Lens

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