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 €45 - €120 and takes 14h 52m.

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 15m 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 and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 52m.

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 Lausanne, Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.

How far is it from Fribourg to Lens?

The distance between Fribourg and Lens is 746 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 13m and costs €90 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 8h 13m 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 13m and costs €90 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €120 and takes 14h 52m.

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 Lausanne station.

Can I drive from Fribourg to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Fribourg to Lens is 654 km. It takes approximately 7h 15m 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 LausanneS41 / ...
2. Take the train from Lausanne to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to LensTgv
8h 13m
€94–293
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Fribourg to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)N799
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Lens781
14h 52m
€48–115
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBIc6 / ...
2. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station
3. Take the bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station to Lens
14h 36m
€70–141
Drive 653.6 km
1. Drive from Fribourg to Lens653.6 km
7h 15m
€114–164
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Fribourg/Freiburg to Genève-Aéroport
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
8h 26m
€100–261
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Fribourg/Freiburg to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)ZRH - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
8h 12m
€153–342
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Fribourg/Freiburg to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)ZRH - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arras
7h 50m
€154–447
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Fribourg/Freiburg to Genève-Aéroport
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
8h 3m
€136–376
Train to Basel, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)BSL - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arras
8h 20m
€148–413
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Lille-Lesquin Airport
1. Take the train from Fribourg/Freiburg to Genève-Aéroport
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)GVA - LIL
7h 24m
€106–316

Fribourg to Lens by train

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Distance: 745.7 km
Duration: 8h 13m

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

You can take a train from Fribourg/Freiburg to Lens via Lausanne, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Paris Nord in around 8h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fribourg/Freiburg, Pl. Gare to Lens via Fribourg, Poya, Fribourg, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 14h 52m.

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