The train between Zurich and Lens takes 7h 3m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week 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 5 times a week between Zurich and Lens. The earliest departure is at 2:34 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Zurich is at 2:34 PM which arrives into Lens at 9:37 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel Sbb and take an average of 7h 3m. 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 Zurich station and arriving at Lens station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
Zurich to Lens train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Lens train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Lens station.
Book your Zurich to Lens train tickets online with SBB GmbH, 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 813 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Lens via Basel Sbb, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Paris Nord in around 7h 21m.