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

The cheapest way to get from Lens to Lausanne is to bus which costs SFr 35 - SFr 75 and takes 11h.

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

The fastest way to get from Lens to Lausanne is to fly and train which takes 6h 21m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 280.

Is there a direct bus between Lens and Lausanne?

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

Is there a direct train between Lens and Lausanne?

No, there is no direct train from Lens to Lausanne. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Lausanne via Arras and Marne La Vallee Chessy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.

How far is it from Lens to Lausanne?

The distance between Lens and Lausanne is 668 km. The road distance is 635.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Lens to Lausanne without a car is to train which takes 7h 3m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 430.

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

It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Lens to Lausanne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lens to Lausanne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lens to Lausanne train from?

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

Train or bus from Lens to Lausanne?

The best way to get from Lens to Lausanne is to train which takes 7h 3m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 75 and takes 11h.

Where does the Lens to Lausanne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lens to Lausanne train arrive?

Lens to Lausanne train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Marne La Vallee Chessy station.

Can I drive from Lens to Lausanne?

Yes, the driving distance between Lens to Lausanne is 635 km. It takes approximately 6h 52m to drive from Lens to Lausanne.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Lausanne?

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Lens to Lausanne - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Lens to Lausanne 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 Marne La Vallee Chessytrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to Lausannetrain Tgv
7h 3m
CHF 133–426
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lens to Parisbus 781
2. Take the bus from Paris to Lausannebus 479
11h
CHF 35–73
Drive 635.3 km
1. Drive from Lens to Lausannecar 635.3 km
6h 52m
CHF 103–149
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 Lausannetrain
6h 54m
CHF 97–228
Train via Lille Europe
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lausannetrain Tgv
7h 3m
CHF 148–335
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lens to Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)bus
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Biel/Biennetrain
4. Take the train from Biel/Bienne to Lausannetrain Ic5 / ...
14h 1m
CHF 76–162
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 Lausannetrain
6h 49m
CHF 128–334
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 Lausannetrain
8h 36m
CHF 152–349
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 Lausannetrain
6h 21m
CHF 96–272
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane CDG - LYS
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
4. Take the train from Genève to Lausannetrain
9h 2m
CHF 158–455
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 Olten to Lausannetrain
8h 45m
CHF 161–434

Lens to Lausanne by train

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7h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 668 km
Duration: 7h 3m

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

You can take a train from Lens to Lausanne via Arras and Marne La Vallee Chessy in around 7h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lens to Lausanne via Paris in around 11h.

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