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

The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Lens is to bus via Reims which costs €45 - €90 and takes 13h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chamonix to Lens is to bus and fly which takes 6h 30m and costs €120 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Chamonix and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Chamonix to Lens. However, there are services departing from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) and arriving at Lens via Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Chamonix and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Chamonix to Lens. However, there are services departing from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and arriving at Lens via St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord and Arras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 31m.

How far is it from Chamonix to Lens?

The distance between Chamonix and Lens is 790 km. The road distance is 733.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Chamonix to Lens without a car is to train which takes 9h 31m and costs €130 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 9h 31m to get from Chamonix to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chamonix to Lens bus from?

Chamonix to Lens bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) station.

Where do I catch the Chamonix to Lens train from?

Chamonix to Lens train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet station.

Train or bus from Chamonix to Lens?

The best way to get from Chamonix to Lens is to train which takes 9h 31m and costs €130 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus via Reims, which costs €45 - €90 and takes 13h 45m.

Where does the Chamonix to Lens bus arrive?

Chamonix to Lens bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station.

Where does the Chamonix to Lens train arrive?

Chamonix to Lens train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Can I drive from Chamonix to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to Lens is 733 km. It takes approximately 7h 27m to drive from Chamonix to Lens.

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

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Where can I stay near Lens?

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Chamonix to Lens - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Chamonix to Lens by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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 St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Arrastrain Tgv
9h 31m
€132–266
Bus via Reims
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station to Lensbus BlaBlaCar Bus
13h 45m
€47–88
Drive 733.3 km
1. Drive from Chamonix to Lenscar 733.3 km
7h 27m
€114–165
Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur to Geneva Airportbus
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
7h 42m
€110–266
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Albertvillebus Autocar
2. Take the train from Albertville to Arrastrain Tgv
9h 40m
€156–256
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Lillebus N779
13h 55m
€64–111
Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur to Geneva Airportbus
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
7h 18m
€152–305
Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to Lille-Lesquin Airport
1. Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur to Geneva Airportbus
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)plane GVA - LIL
6h 30m
€124–343
Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur to Geneva Airportbus
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane GVA - ORY
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Arrastrain
7h 37m
€127–352
Bus to Turin Caselle Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to Turinbus
2. Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane TRN - CRL
3. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandrestrain
11h 11m
€75–227
Bus to Turin Caselle Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to Turinbus
2. Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane TRN - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arrastrain
10h 16m
€120–301
Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to Luxembourg, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur to Geneva Airportbus
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane GVA - LUX
3. Take the train from Luxembourg to Namurtrain
4. Take the train from Namur to Lille Flandrestrain
11h 29m
€175–392

Chamonix to Lens by train

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9h 31mAverage Duration

€132Cheapest Price

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Distance: 790 km
Duration: 9h 31m

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

You can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Lens via Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, and Arras in around 9h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Lens via Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station in around 13h 45m.

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