There are 4 ways to get from Lens to Zaventem by train (TGV, Eurostar), 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- Take the train from Lens to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Zaventemtrain Ic / ...
2h 32m€29–75Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lens to Lillebus 781
- Take the bus from Lille to Brussels Zaventem Airportbus FlixBus N781 / ...
4h 8m€13–22Drive 143.8 km
- Drive from Lens to Zaventemcar 143.8 km
1h 45m€23–33Train, bus
- Take the train from Lens to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the bus from Lille to Brussels-North train stationbus 712 / ...
- Take the bus from Brussel Noord opstaphalte to Zaventem Kerkpleinbus R26
4h 20m€16–31
Lens to Zaventem by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lens to Zaventem is to bus which costs €13 - €23 and takes 4h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Lens to Zaventem is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs €22 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Lens to Zaventem. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Zaventem Watertorenlaan via Lille and Zaventem Brussels Airport perron A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Lens to Zaventem. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Zaventem via Lille Europe and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
The distance between Lens and Zaventem is 157 km. The road distance is 143.8 km.
The best way to get from Lens to Zaventem without a car is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs €28 - €75.
It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Lens to Zaventem, including transfers.
Lens to Zaventem bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lens station.
Lens to Zaventem train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lens station.
The best way to get from Lens to Zaventem is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs €28 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €23 and takes 4h 8m.
What companies run services between Lens, Hauts-de-France, France and Zaventem, Belgium?
You can take a train from Lens to Zaventem via Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 2h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lens to Zaventem Watertorenlaan via Lille, Brussels Zaventem Airport, and Zaventem Brussels Airport perron A in around 4h 8m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Lens to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–15
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Zaventem
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Lens to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lille to Brussels Zaventem Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lille to Brussels-North train station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–14
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lens to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €2–5
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- delijn.be
Bus from Brussel Noord opstaphalte to Zaventem Kerkplein
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.delijn.be/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Lens to Zaventem bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.
Lens to Zaventem train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lens to Zaventem is 144 km. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Lens to Zaventem.
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