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

The cheapest way to get from Axel to Lens is to drive which costs €23 - €35 and takes 1h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Axel to Lens is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs €23 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Axel and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Axel station to Lens. However, there are services departing from Axel, Stationsstraat and arriving at Lens via Terneuzen, Ziekenhuis, Ghent Dampoort and Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.

How far is it from Axel to Lens?

The distance between Axel and Lens is 155 km. The road distance is 134.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Axel to Lens without a car is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs €23 - €45.

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

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Axel to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Axel to Lens bus from?

Axel to Lens bus services, operated by Connexxion, depart from Terneuzen, Ziekenhuis station.

Train or bus from Axel to Lens?

The best way to get from Axel to Lens is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs €23 - €45. Alternatively, you can line 50 bus and bus, which costs €19 - €55 and takes 5h 24m.

Where does the Axel to Lens bus arrive?

Axel to Lens bus services, operated by Connexxion, arrive at Gent, Dampoort station.

Can I drive from Axel to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Axel to Lens is 134 km. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Axel to Lens.

Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 1056+ hotels available in Lens.

Axel to Lens - 4 ways to travel via train, line 50 bus, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Axel to Lens by train, bus, or car

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 Gand-Dampoort to Lille FlandresIc
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to LensTer
4h 56m
€24–42
Line 50 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terneuzen, Ziekenhuis to Gent, Dampoort50
2. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Lille280 / ...
3. Take the bus from Lille to Lens781
5h 24m
€19–52
Drive 134.3 km
1. Drive from Axel to Lens134.3 km
1h 37m
€24–35
Line 20 bus, line 433 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Axel, Stationsstraat to Hulst, Busstation20
2. Take the bus from Hulst Busstation to Sint-Niklaas Station perron 3433
3. Take the train from Saint-Nicolas to Lille FlandresIc / ...
4. Take the train from Lille Flandres to LensTer
6h 1m
€24–38

Axel to Lens by bus and train

8Weekly Services

4h 56mAverage Duration

€24Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 154.6 km
Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Axel, Netherlands and Lens, Hauts-de-France, France?

You can take a bus from Axel, Politiebureau to Lens via Terneuzen, Ziekenhuis, Gent, Dampoort, Gand-Dampoort, and Lille Flandres in around 4h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Axel, Stationsstraat to Lens via Terneuzen, Ziekenhuis, Gent, Dampoort, Ghent Dampoort, and Lille in around 5h 24m.

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