What is the cheapest way to get from Aachen to Zele?

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Zele is to bus which costs €20 - €35 and takes 5h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aachen to Zele?

The fastest way to get from Aachen to Zele is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs €27 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Aachen and Zele?

No, there is no direct bus from Aachen station to Zele. However, there are services departing from Aachen station west and arriving at Zele Kerk via Brussel Noord opstaphalte, Aalst Station perron 2 and Overmere Klappeldonk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Aachen and Zele?

No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Zele. However, there are services departing from Aachen, Hbf and arriving at Zele via Brussels-Nord and Termonde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.

How far is it from Aachen to Zele?

The distance between Aachen and Zele is 194 km. The road distance is 176.9 km.

How do I travel from Aachen to Zele without a car?

The best way to get from Aachen to Zele without a car is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs €35 - €70.

How long does it take to get from Aachen to Zele?

It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Aachen to Zele, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Zele bus from?

Aachen to Zele bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Aachen station west.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Zele train from?

Aachen to Zele train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Aachen, Hbf station.

Train or bus from Aachen to Zele?

The best way to get from Aachen to Zele is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs €35 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €35 and takes 5h 21m.

Where does the Aachen to Zele bus arrive?

Aachen to Zele bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Aachen to Zele train arrive?

Aachen to Zele train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Brussels-Nord station.

Can I drive from Aachen to Zele?

Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Zele is 177 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Aachen to Zele.

How do I get a train ticket from Aachen to Zele?

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Where can I stay near Zele?

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Aachen to Zele - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Aachen to Zele by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Brussels-Nord79
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to TermondeS10 / ...
3h 1m
€35–66
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Brussels-North train stationN3204 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussel Noord opstaphalte to Aalst Station perron 5R14 / ...
5h 21m
€20–30
Drive 176.9 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Zele176.9 km
1h 48m
€28–40

Aachen to Zele by train

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Distance: 194.2 km
Duration: 3h 1m

What companies run services between Aachen, Germany and Zele, Belgium?

You can take a train from Aachen, Hbf to Zele via Brussels-Nord and Termonde in around 3h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aachen station west to Zele Kerk via Brussels-North train station, Brussel Noord opstaphalte, Aalst Station perron 5, Aalst Station perron 2, and Overmere Klappeldonk in around 5h 21m.

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