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

The cheapest way to get from Lens to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 40 - SFr 80 and takes 12h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lens to Zurich is to train and fly which takes 6h 7m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 380.

Is there a direct bus between Lens and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Lens to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Zürich via Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station and Metz - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Lens and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Lens to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Zuerich Hb via Arras and Paris Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.

How far is it from Lens to Zurich?

The distance between Lens and Zurich is 810 km. The road distance is 651.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Lens to Zurich without a car is to train via Paris which takes 7h 26m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 240.

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

It takes approximately 7h 26m to get from Lens to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lens to Zurich bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lens to Zurich train from?

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

Train or bus from Lens to Zurich?

The best way to get from Lens to Zurich is to train via Paris which takes 7h 26m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 80 and takes 12h 33m.

Where does the Lens to Zurich bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lens to Zurich train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lens to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Lens to Zurich is 651 km. It takes approximately 7h 20m to drive from Lens to Zurich.

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

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

There are 9 ways to get from Lens to Zurich 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 via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Arras to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Est to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
7h 26m
CHF 125–236
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 - Bus Station to Zürichbus
12h 33m
CHF 41–80
Drive 651.3 km
1. Drive from Lens to Zurichcar 651.3 km
7h 20m
CHF 104–150
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
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 Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRU - ZRH
6h 18m
CHF 100–261
Train
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 Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
8h 11m
CHF 151–328
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Gand-Dampoorttrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Gent to Zurichbus
14h 28m
Train, train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
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 Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CDG - ZRH
6h 7m
CHF 115–375
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 Zürich HBtrain
7h 11m
CHF 142–403
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane AMS - ZRH
8h 15m
CHF 140–350

Lens to Zurich by train and foot

4Weekly Services

7h 26mAverage Duration

CHF 125Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 810.1 km
Duration: 7h 26m

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

You can take a train from Lens to Zuerich Hb via Arras, Paris Nord, and Paris Est in around 7h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lens to Zürich via Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station and Metz - Bus Station in around 12h 33m.

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