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

The cheapest way to get from Lausanne to Lens is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 9h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lausanne to Lens is to train and fly which takes 6h 20m and costs €100 - €370.

Is there a direct bus between Lausanne and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Lausanne to Lens. However, there are services departing from Lausanne and arriving at Lens via Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 55m.

How far is it from Lausanne to Lens?

The distance between Lausanne and Lens is 682 km. The road distance is 635 km.

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

The best way to get from Lausanne to Lens without a car is to train which takes 7h 40m and costs €130 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Lausanne to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lausanne to Lens bus from?

Lausanne to Lens bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lausanne station.

Train or bus from Lausanne to Lens?

The best way to get from Lausanne to Lens is to train which takes 7h 40m and costs €130 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 9h 55m.

Where does the Lausanne to Lens bus arrive?

Lausanne to Lens bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station.

Can I drive from Lausanne to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Lausanne to Lens is 635 km. It takes approximately 6h 49m to drive from Lausanne to Lens.

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

Book your Lausanne to Lens bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 1100+ hotels available in Lens.

Lausanne to Lens - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Lausanne to Lens by train (TGV), bus, car, train, 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 Lausanne to Vallorbetrain R3 / ...
2. Take the train from Vallorbe to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lenstrain Tgv
7h 40m
€134–254
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lausanne to Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station to Lensbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 55m
€41–75
Drive 635 km
1. Drive from Lausanne to Lenscar 635 km
6h 49m
€111–160
Train, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Lausanne 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
7h 33m
€98–283
Bus via Paris
1. Take the bus from Lausanne to Parisbus FlixBus 479
2. Take the bus from Paris to Lensbus 781
11h 20m
€46–79
Train, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Lausanne 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
7h 8m
€135–323
Train, fly to Lille-Lesquin Airport
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)plane GVA - LIL
6h 20m
€107–361
Train, fly to Paris Orly Airport
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane GVA - ORY
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Arrastrain
7h 27m
€114–355

Lausanne to Lens by train and bus

14Weekly Services

7h 40mAverage Duration

€134Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lausanne to Lens.

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Distance: 681.5 km
Duration: 7h 40m

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

You can take a train from Lausanne to Lens via Vallorbe, Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon - Van Gogh, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 7h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lausanne to Lens via Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station in around 9h 55m.

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