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

The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Lens is to bus via Paris which costs €35 - €100 and takes 13h 5m.

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 40m and costs €90 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Chamonix and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Chamonix station to Lens. However, there are services departing from Chamonix - Bus Station and arriving at Lens via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 5m.

How far is it from Chamonix to Lens?

The distance between Chamonix and Lens is 783 km. The road distance is 733.2 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 bus and train via Paris which takes 7h 53m and costs €70 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 7h 53m 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 - Bus Station.

Where does the Chamonix to Lens bus arrive?

Chamonix to Lens bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

Can I drive from Chamonix to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to Lens is 733 km. It takes approximately 7h 23m to drive from Chamonix to Lens.

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

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Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 1056+ hotels available in Lens.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Chamonix to Lens by bus, train, 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.

Bus, train via Paris
best
1. Take the bus from Chamonix Sud Bus Station to Geneva Bus Station
2. Take the train from Geneve to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to LensTgv
7h 53m
€71–259
Bus via Paris
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chamonix - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Lens781
13h 5m
€37–96
Drive 733.2 km
1. Drive from Chamonix to Lens733.2 km
7h 23m
€113–164
Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix Sud Bus Station to Geneva Airport Bus Stop
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)GVA - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
7h 42m
€83–222
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix - Mont-Blanc to AlbertvilleAutocar
2. Take the train from Albertville to ArrasTgv
9h 39m
€125–223
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to LilleN779
13h 55m
€56–150
Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix Sud Bus Station to Geneva Airport Bus Stop
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)GVA - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arras
7h 20m
€116–375
Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix Sud Bus Station to Geneva Airport Bus Stop
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)GVA - ORY
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lens
7h 18m
€90–366
Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to Lille-Lesquin Airport
1. Take the bus from Chamonix Sud Bus Station to Geneva Airport Bus Stop
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)GVA - LIL
6h 40m
€94–295
Bus to Turin Caselle Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to Turin
2. Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)TRN - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arras
10h 7m
€132–414
Bus to Turin Caselle Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to Turin
2. Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)TRN - CRL
3. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandres
11h 19m
€88–288

Chamonix to Lens by bus, foot, and train

39Weekly Services

7h 53mAverage Duration

€71Cheapest Price

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Distance: 783.4 km
Duration: 7h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Chamonix - Bus Station to Lens via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 13h 5m.

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