How to get from Lens to HELHa by bus and train?

From Lens to HELHa by bus and train

To get from Lens to HELHa in Charleroi, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the L train from Lens station to Mons station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 86 bus from Charleroi Gare Centrale - Quai 10 station to Gosselies Léopold station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 33 min.

153min
Train - L
L
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 8686
Walk to HELHa
Leaves from Lens

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Lens
  • 2
    Train - LL
    Wait for train
    L
    Quévy
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mons
    16 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Tamines
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Charleroi-Central
    45 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Charleroi Gare Centrale - Quai 10
    390 m • 6 min
  • 7
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Gosselies Athénée
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gosselies Léopold
    23 min
  • 9
    Walk to HELHa
    Walk to
    HELHa
    Rue Circulaire, 4
    150 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Lens to HELHa by light rail and train

To get from Lens to HELHa in Charleroi, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one light rail line: take the L train from Lens station to Mons station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the M3 light rail from Charleroi Gare Centrale - Quai 2 (M) station to Gosselies Léopold station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 34 min.

154min
Train - L
L
Train - IC
IC
Light Rail - M3M3
Walk to HELHa
Leaves from Lens

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Lens
  • 2
    Train - LL
    Wait for train
    L
    Quévy
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mons
    16 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Tamines
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Charleroi-Central
    45 min
  • 6
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Charleroi Gare Centrale - Quai 2 (M)
    490 m • 7 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - M3M3
    Wait for light rail
    M3
    Gosselies Faubourg De Bruxelles (M)
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Gosselies Léopold
    22 min
  • 9
    Walk to HELHa
    Walk to
    HELHa
    Rue Circulaire, 4
    150 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Lens to HELHa

The distance between Lens, Charleroi and HELHa, Charleroi is approximately 67.99 km, which can typically be travelled in 153 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lens to HELHa by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Charleroi – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Lens

Lens is located at Lens, Charleroi and the nearest public transit station is Cambron-Casteau.

Train stations close to Lens:

  • Cambron-Casteau
  • Jurbise

Public transit stations close to HELHa, Charleroi

HELHa is located at Rue Circulaire, 4, Charleroi and the nearest public transit station is Gosselies Crusoë.

Bus stations close to HELHa:

  • Gosselies Crusoë
  • Gosselies City Nord
  • Gosselies Saint-Roch

Related Routes

From Lens to HELHa by light rail and train

To get from Lens to HELHa in Charleroi, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one light rail line: take the L train from Lens station to Mons station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the M3 light rail from Charleroi Gare Centrale - Quai 2 (M) station to Gosselies Léopold station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 34 min.

154min
Train - L
L
Train - IC
IC
Light Rail - M3M3
Walk to HELHa
Leaves from Lens

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Lens
  • 2
    Train - LL
    Wait for train
    L
    Quévy
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mons
    16 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Tamines
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Charleroi-Central
    45 min
  • 6
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Charleroi Gare Centrale - Quai 2 (M)
    490 m • 7 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - M3M3
    Wait for light rail
    M3
    Gosselies Faubourg De Bruxelles (M)
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Gosselies Léopold
    22 min
  • 9
    Walk to HELHa
    Walk to
    HELHa
    Rue Circulaire, 4
    150 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Lens to HELHa?

    The fastest way takes 153 minutes, using Bus line L, Bus line IC, Bus line 86.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Lens to HELHa?

    The alternative route takes 154 minutes, using Bus line L, Bus line IC, Bus line M3.

  • Is there a direct train between Lens and HELHa?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 33 min.

  • Which train line goes from Lens to HELHa?

    The L train line goes from Quévy station near Lens in Lens to Mons station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Mons station near HELHa in Charleroi.

  • How long does it take to travel from Lens to HELHa by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Lens in Lens and HELHa in Charleroi by train and bus is about 2 hr 33 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Lens to get to HELHa?

    Get on the L train from the Quévy station near Lens in Lens.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Lens and HELHa?

    Get off the train at the Mons stop, which is closest to HELHa in Charleroi.