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 €55 - €140 and takes 14h 57m.

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 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, Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy and Arras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.

How far is it from Fribourg to Lens?

The distance between Fribourg and Lens is 816 km. The road distance is 653.7 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 39m and costs €120 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 8h 39m to get from Fribourg to Lens, including transfers.

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 39m and costs €120 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €140 and takes 14h 57m.

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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Where can I stay near Lens?

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

There are 11 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 Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arrastrain Tgv
8h 39m
€124–289
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Brussels-North train stationbus FlixBus N506 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Lillebus N803 / ...
14h 57m
€59–131
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 13m
€73–147
Drive 653.7 km
1. Drive from Fribourg to Lenscar 653.7 km
7h 20m
€112–162
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
€115–264
Train via Vallorbe
1. Take the train from Fribourg/Freiburg to Yverdon-les-Bainstrain S30
2. Take the train from Vallorbe to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lenstrain Tgv
9h 35m
€86–187
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 15m
€158–319
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 48m
€148–433
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
€135–338
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 12m
€146–403
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 23m
€124–332

Fribourg to Lens by train

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8h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 815.7 km
Duration: 8h 39m

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, Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, and Arras in around 8h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Fribourg/Freiburg to Lens via Bern, Bern, Hauptbahnhof, Bern, Neufeld P+R, Bern, Brussels-North train station, and Lille in around 14h 57m.

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