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

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Lens is to train and bus which costs €65 - €140 and takes 13h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bern to Lens is to train and fly which takes 7h 21m and costs €140 - €450.

Is there a direct bus between Bern and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Bern to Lens. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Lens via Brussels-North train station and Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Bern and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Bern to Lens. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Lens via Basel SBB, Offenburg and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.

How far is it from Bern to Lens?

The distance between Bern and Lens is 890 km. The road distance is 624.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Bern to Lens without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h 15m and costs €140 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 8h 15m to get from Bern to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bern to Lens bus from?

Bern to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bern station.

Where do I catch the Bern to Lens train from?

Bern to Lens train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.

Train or bus from Bern to Lens?

The best way to get from Bern to Lens is to train via Paris which takes 8h 15m and costs €140 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €150 and takes 13h 24m.

Where does the Bern to Lens bus arrive?

Bern to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Bern to Lens train arrive?

Bern to Lens train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Bern to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Bern to Lens is 625 km. It takes approximately 7h 46m to drive from Bern to Lens.

How do I get a train ticket from Bern to Lens?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Bern to Lens?

Book your Bern to Lens bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 1081+ hotels available in Lens.

Bern to Lens - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Bern to Lens by train (TGV), train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Offenburg to Paris Esttrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lenstrain Tgv
8h 15m
€146–350
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Brussels-North train stationbus N506 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Lillebus FlixBus N781 / ...
13h 24m
€51–150
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station to Lensbus
13h 22m
€66–135
Drive 624.6 km
1. Drive from Bern to Lenscar 624.6 km
7h 46m
€109–157
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane ZRH - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
7h 49m
€152–333
Train
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lille Europetrain Tgv
8h 46m
€158–356
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane ZRH - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arrastrain
7h 21m
€146–448
Train to Basel, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BSL - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arrastrain
7h 22m
€142–412
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane GVA - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
8h 53m
€121–285
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane GVA - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arrastrain
8h 26m
€145–390
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Lille-Lesquin Airport
1. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)plane GVA - LIL
7h 46m
€129–333

Bern to Lens by train and foot

7Weekly Services

8h 15mAverage Duration

€146Cheapest Price

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Distance: 889.9 km
Duration: 8h 15m

What companies run services between Bern, Switzerland and Lens, Hauts-de-France, France?

You can take a train from Bern to Lens via Basel SBB, Offenburg, Paris Est, and Paris Nord in around 8h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bern to Lens via Brussels-North train station and Lille in around 13h 24m.

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