What is the cheapest way to get from Asse to Lens?

The cheapest way to get from Asse to Lens is to bus which costs €12 - €22 and takes 4h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Asse to Lens?

The fastest way to get from Asse to Lens is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs €19 - €29.

Is there a direct bus between Asse and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Asse to Lens. However, there are services departing from Asse Gemeenteplein and arriving at Lens via Brussels-North train station and Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Asse and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Asse to Lens. However, there are services departing from Asse and arriving at Lens via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.

How far is it from Asse to Lens?

The distance between Asse and Lens is 162 km. The road distance is 126.5 km.

How do I travel from Asse to Lens without a car?

The best way to get from Asse to Lens without a car is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs €30 - €60.

How long does it take to get from Asse to Lens?

It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Asse to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Asse to Lens bus from?

Asse to Lens bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Asse Gemeenteplein station.

Where do I catch the Asse to Lens train from?

Asse to Lens train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Asse station.

Train or bus from Asse to Lens?

The best way to get from Asse to Lens is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs €30 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €12 - €22 and takes 4h 50m.

Where does the Asse to Lens bus arrive?

Asse to Lens bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Brussel Noord afstaphalte station.

Where does the Asse to Lens train arrive?

Asse to Lens train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Asse to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Asse to Lens is 127 km. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Asse to Lens.

How do I get a train ticket from Asse to Lens?

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Asse to Lens - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Asse to Lens by train (TGV), bus, car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Asse to Bruxelles-Miditrain S10 / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain Ter
3h 2m
€31–58
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Asse Gemeenteplein to Brussel Noord afstaphaltebus R14 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Lillebus 328 / ...
3. Take the bus from Lille to Lensbus 781
4h 50m
€12–22
Drive 126.5 km
1. Drive from Asse to Lenscar 126.5 km
1h 36m
€20–29
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Asse Gemeenteplein to Brussel Noord afstaphaltebus R14 / ...
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Tournaitrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain Ter
4h 25m
€34–62
Train via Kortrijk
1. Take the train from Asse to Denderleeuwtrain S10 / ...
2. Take the train from Denderleeuw to Courtraitrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Courtrai to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
4. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain Ter
4h 26m
€38–70

Asse to Lens by train and tram

73Weekly Services

3h 2mAverage Duration

€31Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 162.4 km
Duration: 3h 2m

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

You can take a train from Asse to Lens via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 3h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Asse Gemeenteplein to Lens via Brussel Noord afstaphalte, Brussels-North train station, and Lille in around 4h 50m.

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