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 €35 - €70 and takes 11h 20m.

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 27m and costs €110 - €320.

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 Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Lausanne and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Lausanne to Lens. However, there are services departing from Lausanne and arriving at Lens via Geneve, Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.

How far is it from Lausanne to Lens?

The distance between Lausanne and Lens is 763 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 via Paris which takes 7h 28m and costs €120 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 7h 28m 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 FlixBus, depart from Lausanne station.

Where do I catch the Lausanne to Lens train from?

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

Train or bus from Lausanne to Lens?

The best way to get from Lausanne to Lens is to train via Paris which takes 7h 28m and costs €120 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 11h 20m.

Where does the Lausanne to Lens bus arrive?

Lausanne to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.

Where does the Lausanne to Lens train arrive?

Lausanne to Lens train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Genève 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 train ticket from Lausanne to Lens?

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

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

Where can I stay near Lens?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Lausanne to Lens by train (Trenitalia, 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 via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Geneve to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lenstrain Tgv
7h 28m
€121–289
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lausanne to Parisbus 479
2. Take the bus from Paris to Lensbus 781
11h 20m
€35–66
Drive 635 km
1. Drive from Lausanne to Lenscar 635 km
6h 49m
€108–156
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 34m
€104–248
Train
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Geneve to Marne La Vallee Chessytrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to Arrastrain Tgv
8h
€117–428
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Basel SBBtrain
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 47m
€85–141
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 7m
€119–317
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 27m
€113–316
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 Lenstrain
7h 5m
€96–322

Lausanne to Lens by train

6Weekly Trains

7h 28mAverage Duration

€121Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lausanne to Lens.

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Distance: 762.6 km
Duration: 7h 28m

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

You can take a train from Lausanne to Lens via Geneve, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Paris Nord in around 7h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lausanne to Lens via Paris in around 11h 20m.

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