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

The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Lens is to bus via Paris which costs €40 - €80 and takes 11h 5m.

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 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Geneva and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Geneva to Lens. However, there are services departing from Geneva and arriving at Lens via Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 5m.

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 Arras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.

How far is it from Geneva to Lens?

The distance between Geneva and Lens is 690 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 6h 8m and costs €210 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 6h 8m 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 FlixBus, depart from Geneva 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 6h 8m and costs €210 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 11h 5m.

Where does the Geneva to Lens bus arrive?

Geneva to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris 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?

Book your Geneva to Lens train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Geneva to Lens bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 1086+ hotels available in Lens.

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 Arrastrain Tgv
6h 8m
€211–565
Bus via Paris
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Parisbus FlixBus N1503 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris to Lensbus 781
11h 5m
€44–76
Drive 653.3 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Lenscar 653.3 km
6h 36m
€116–167
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 29m
€76–204
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 3m
€140–229
Bus
1. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Lensbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 20m
€49–98
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 Arrastrain
4h 2m
€117–253
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
4h 1m
€103–276
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
€81–286

Geneva to Lens by train

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6h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 689.8 km
Duration: 6h 8m

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, and Arras in around 6h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva to Lens via Paris in around 11h 5m.

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