The average train between Zurich and Lens takes 11h 49m and the fastest train takes 6h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich to Lens. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Zurich and Lens. The earliest departure is at 6:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 6:34 PM which arrives into Lens at 1:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Mulhouse and take an average of 11h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Zurich to Lens? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Lens. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Lens station via Mulhouse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 49m.
Zurich to Lens train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Lens train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lens station.
Book your Zurich to Lens train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), TGV inOui and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Zurich and Lens is 539.4 km. The road distance is 867 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Lens via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Gare De L'Est, and Paris Nord in around 7h 37m.