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

The cheapest way to get from Fribourg to Lens is to bus which costs €60 - €150 and takes 15h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Fribourg to Lens is to drive which takes 7h 20m and costs €110 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Fribourg and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Fribourg to Lens. However, there are services departing from Fribourg/Freiburg, Pl. Gare and arriving at Lens via Fribourg, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Fribourg and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Fribourg to Lens. However, there are services departing from Fribourg/Freiburg and arriving at Lens via Geneve, Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.

How far is it from Fribourg to Lens?

The distance between Fribourg and Lens is 828 km. The road distance is 653.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Fribourg to Lens without a car is to train which takes 8h 44m and costs €85 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 8h 44m to get from Fribourg to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Fribourg to Lens bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Fribourg to Lens train from?

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

Train or bus from Fribourg to Lens?

The best way to get from Fribourg to Lens is to train which takes 8h 44m and costs €85 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €150 and takes 15h 25m.

Where does the Fribourg to Lens bus arrive?

Fribourg to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Where does the Fribourg to Lens train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Fribourg to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Fribourg to Lens is 654 km. It takes approximately 7h 20m to drive from Fribourg to Lens.

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

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Fribourg to Lens - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Fribourg 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
best
1. Take the train from Fribourg/Freiburg to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Geneve to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lenstrain Tgv
8h 44m
€88–301
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Fribourg to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus N799
2. Take the bus from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Lensbus 781
15h 25m
€63–148
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
14h 36m
€70–146
Drive 653.6 km
1. Drive from Fribourg to Lenscar 653.6 km
7h 20m
€114–164
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Fribourg/Freiburg 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 30m
€113–255
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Fribourg/Freiburg 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
8h 17m
€159–334
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Fribourg/Freiburg 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 3m
€137–370
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Fribourg/Freiburg 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 50m
€153–439
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Lille-Lesquin Airport
1. Take the train from Fribourg/Freiburg to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)plane GVA - LIL
7h 24m
€116–313
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
8h 20m
€149–428

Fribourg to Lens by train

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Distance: 828 km
Duration: 8h 44m

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

You can take a train from Fribourg/Freiburg to Lens via Geneve, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Paris Nord in around 8h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fribourg/Freiburg, Pl. Gare to Lens via Fribourg, Poya, Fribourg, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport in around 15h 25m.

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