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

The cheapest way to get from Zele to Lens is to line 34 bus and bus which costs €12 - €20 and takes 4h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zele to Lens is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs €19 - €29.

Is there a direct bus between Zele and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Zele to Lens. However, there are services departing from Zele Elststraat and arriving at Lens via Wetteren Station perron 1, Ghent Dampoort and Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Zele and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Zele to Lens. However, there are services departing from Zele and arriving at Lens via Lokeren and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.

How far is it from Zele to Lens?

The distance between Zele and Lens is 143 km. The road distance is 127.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Zele to Lens without a car is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs €29 - €60.

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

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Zele to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zele to Lens bus from?

Zele to Lens bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Wetteren Station perron 1.

Where do I catch the Zele to Lens train from?

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

Train or bus from Zele to Lens?

The best way to get from Zele to Lens is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs €29 - €60. Alternatively, you can line 34 bus and bus, which costs €12 - €20 and takes 4h 54m.

Where does the Zele to Lens bus arrive?

Zele to Lens bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Gent Dampoort station.

Where does the Zele to Lens train arrive?

Zele to Lens train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Lille Flandres station.

Can I drive from Zele to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Zele to Lens is 127 km. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Zele to Lens.

Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 362+ hotels available in Lens.

Zele to Lens - 3 ways to travel via train, line 34 bus, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Zele 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 Lokeren to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain Ter
3h 31m
€30–57
Line 34 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Wetteren Station perron 1 to Gent Dampoortbus 34
2. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Lillebus 280 / ...
3. Take the bus from Lille to Lensbus 781
4h 54m
€12–20
Drive 127.3 km
1. Drive from Zele to Lenscar 127.3 km
1h 27m
€20–29

Zele to Lens by train and foot

131Weekly Services

3h 31mAverage Duration

€30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 142.7 km
Duration: 3h 31m

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

You can take a train from Zele to Lens via Lokeren, Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 3h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zele Elststraat to Lens via Wetteren Station perron 1, Gent Dampoort, Ghent Dampoort, and Lille in around 4h 54m.

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