The average train between Zurich and Lens takes 14h 28m and the fastest train takes 14h 7m. There is at least one train 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 once daily between Zurich and Lens. The earliest departure is at 7:59 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Zurich is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Lens at 12:06 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 14h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Lens. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB station and arriving at Arras station via Basel SBB station, Offenburg Bahnhof station and Paris Est station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 28m.
Zurich to Lens train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Lens train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Arras station.
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The distance between Zurich and Lens is 539.4 km. The road distance is 647 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Lens via Basel SBB, Offenburg, Paris Est, Paris Nord, and Arras in around 8h 31m.