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

The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Lens is to bus which costs €45 - €90 and takes 11h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Geneva to Lens is to fly and train which takes 3h 22m and costs €80 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Geneva and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Geneva station to Lens. However, there are services departing from Geneva - Bus Station and arriving at Lens via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Geneva and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Lens. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Lens via Marne La Vallee Chessy and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.

How far is it from Geneva to Lens?

The distance between Geneva and Lens is 755 km. The road distance is 653.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Geneva to Lens without a car is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs €210 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Geneva to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Lens bus from?

Geneva to Lens bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Geneva - Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Lens train from?

Geneva to Lens train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.

Train or bus from Geneva to Lens?

The best way to get from Geneva to Lens is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs €210 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €90 and takes 11h 2m.

Where does the Geneva to Lens bus arrive?

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

Where does the Geneva to Lens train arrive?

Geneva to Lens train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Marne-la-Vallée-Chessy TGV station.

Can I drive from Geneva to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Lens is 653 km. It takes approximately 6h 36m to drive from Geneva to Lens.

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

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Where can I stay near Lens?

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Geneva to Lens - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Geneva 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 Genève to Marne-la-Vallée-Chessy TGVtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to Lille Europetrain Tgv
5h 53m
€212–573
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Lensbus 781
11h 2m
€50–89
Drive 653.3 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Lenscar 653.3 km
6h 36m
€113–163
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane GVA - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain
4h 28m
€77–206
Train via Paris (TGV)
1. Take the train from Geneve to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lenstrain Tgv
7h 4m
€154–240
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lancy Pont Rouge Gare-Etoile P+R to Gare Routièrebus 272
2. Take the bus from Gare Routière to Gare Routièrebus Y51
3. Take the train from Albertville to Lille Europetrain
11h 2m
€280–465
Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane GVA - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain
3h 44m
€121–275
Fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane GVA - ORY
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lenstrain
3h 56m
€107–281
Fly to Lille-Lesquin Airport, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)plane GVA - LIL
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain
3h 22m
€82–280

Geneva to Lens by train and foot

1Weekly Services

5h 53mAverage Duration

€212Cheapest Price

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Distance: 755.3 km
Duration: 5h 53m

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

You can take a train from Genève to Lens via Marne-la-Vallée-Chessy TGV, Marne La Vallee Chessy, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 5h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lens via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport in around 11h 2m.

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