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

The cheapest way to get from Lens to Geneva is to bus via Paris which costs SFr 29 - SFr 75 and takes 11h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lens to Geneva is to train and fly which takes 5h 7m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 250.

Is there a direct bus between Lens and Geneva?

No, there is no direct bus from Lens to Geneva. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Geneva via Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Lens and Geneva?

No, there is no direct train from Lens to Geneva. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Geneve via Arras, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.

How far is it from Lens to Geneva?

The distance between Lens and Geneva is 703 km. The road distance is 655 km.

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

The best way to get from Lens to Geneva without a car is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 250.

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

It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Lens to Geneva, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lens to Geneva bus from?

Lens to Geneva bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lens station.

Where do I catch the Lens to Geneva train from?

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

Train or bus from Lens to Geneva?

The best way to get from Lens to Geneva is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 250. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs SFr 29 - SFr 75 and takes 11h 15m.

Where does the Lens to Geneva bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lens to Geneva train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lens to Geneva?

Yes, the driving distance between Lens to Geneva is 655 km. It takes approximately 6h 37m to drive from Lens to Geneva.

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

Book your Lens to Geneva train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Geneva?

There are 1256+ hotels available in Geneva.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Lens to Geneva 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 Genevetrain Tgv
6h 16m
CHF 55–243
Bus via Paris
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lens to Parisbus 781
2. Take the bus from Paris to Genevabus N1503 / ...
11h 15m
CHF 30–72
Drive 655 km
1. Drive from Lens to Genevacar 655 km
6h 37m
CHF 106–153
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lens to Lille Flandrestrain
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BRU - GVA
5h 40m
CHF 82–210
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lens to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 26m
CHF 50–76
Train, train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lens to Lille Flandrestrain
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
3. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane CDG - GVA
5h 34m
CHF 113–306
Train to Lille-Lesquin Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lens to Lille Flandrestrain
2. Fly from Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LIL - GVA
5h 7m
CHF 86–244
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Schiphol Airporttrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane AMS - GVA
7h 56m
CHF 124–391

Lens to Geneva by train

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6h 16mAverage Duration

CHF 55Cheapest Price

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Distance: 702.6 km
Duration: 6h 16m

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

You can take a train from Lens to Geneve via Arras, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 6h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lens to Geneva via Paris in around 11h 15m.

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