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

The cheapest way to get from Lens to Bern is to bus which costs SFr 50 - SFr 95 and takes 12h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lens to Bern is to train and fly which takes 7h 14m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 400.

Is there a direct bus between Lens and Bern?

No, there is no direct bus from Lens to Bern. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Bern via Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station and Metz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Lens and Bern?

No, there is no direct train from Lens to Bern. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Bern via Arras, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.

How far is it from Lens to Bern?

The distance between Lens and Bern is 825 km. The road distance is 624.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Lens to Bern without a car is to train which takes 7h 33m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 280.

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

It takes approximately 7h 33m to get from Lens to Bern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lens to Bern bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lens to Bern train from?

Lens to Bern train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Arras station.

Train or bus from Lens to Bern?

The best way to get from Lens to Bern is to train which takes 7h 33m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 95 and takes 12h 30m.

Where does the Lens to Bern bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lens to Bern train arrive?

Lens to Bern train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Lens to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between Lens to Bern is 625 km. It takes approximately 7h 45m to drive from Lens to Bern.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Bern?

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Lens to Bern - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Lens to Bern 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 Arras to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
7h 33m
CHF 141–278
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lens to Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station to Metz - Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Metz to Bernbus
12h 30m
CHF 52–94
Drive 624.8 km
1. Drive from Lens to Berncar 624.8 km
7h 45m
CHF 99–142
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRU - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
7h 25m
CHF 146–342
Train via Strasbourg
1. Take the train from Arras to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris l'Est to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
8h 2m
CHF 151–336
Train #2
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
8h 14m
CHF 152–288
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Tournai to Brussels-Nordtrain Ic / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North Station to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strassebus
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
13h 57m
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CDG - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
7h 15m
CHF 151–433
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Basel (BSL)plane CDG - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
7h 14m
CHF 154–393
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BRU - GVA
3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Berntrain
8h 49m
CHF 126–322
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane CDG - GVA
3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Berntrain
8h 28m
CHF 161–363
Fly Lille-Lesquin Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LIL - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Berntrain
8h 6m
CHF 125–350

Lens to Bern by train

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7h 33mAverage Duration

CHF 141Cheapest Price

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Distance: 824.6 km
Duration: 7h 33m

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

You can take a train from Lens to Bern via Arras, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 7h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lens to Bern via Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station, Metz - Bus Station, and Metz in around 12h 30m.

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