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

The cheapest way to get from Sion to Lens is to bus which costs €45 - €95 and takes 13h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sion to Lens is to drive which takes 7h 35m and costs €120 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Sion and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Sion to Lens. However, there are services departing from Sion and arriving at Lens via Lausanne and Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Sion and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Sion to Lens. However, there are services departing from Sion and arriving at Lens via Geneve, Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.

How far is it from Sion to Lens?

The distance between Sion and Lens is 855 km. The road distance is 725 km.

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

The best way to get from Sion to Lens without a car is to train which takes 8h 30m and costs €90 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 8h 30m to get from Sion to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sion to Lens bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Sion to Lens train from?

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

Train or bus from Sion to Lens?

The best way to get from Sion to Lens is to train which takes 8h 30m and costs €90 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €95 and takes 13h 50m.

Where does the Sion to Lens bus arrive?

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

Where does the Sion to Lens train arrive?

Sion to Lens train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Genève station.

Can I drive from Sion to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Sion to Lens is 725 km. It takes approximately 7h 35m to drive from Sion to Lens.

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

Book your Sion to Lens train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Sion to Lens bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 1059+ hotels available in Lens.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Sion 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
best
1. Take the train from Sion to GenèveEc / ...
2. Take the train from Geneve to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to LensTgv
8h 30m
€91–309
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sion to Lausanne
2. Take the bus from Lausanne to Paris479
3. Take the bus from Paris to Lens781
13h 50m
€48–94
Drive 725 km
1. Drive from Sion to Lens725 km
7h 35m
€127–183
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sion to Genève-Aéroport
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)GVA - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
8h 41m
€102–260
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Sion to VispIr
2. Take the train from Visp to Basel SBBIc6 / ...
3. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station
4. Take the bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station to Lens
15h 41m
€67–214
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sion to Genève-Aéroport
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)GVA - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arras
8h 18m
€143–405
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Lille-Lesquin Airport
1. Take the train from Sion to Genève-Aéroport
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)GVA - LIL
7h 38m
€118–335
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Sion to Visp
2. Take the train from Visp to Bern
3. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafen
4. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)ZRH - BRU
5. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
9h 58m
€187–435
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Sion to Brig
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Gallarate
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Brussels Airport (BRU)MXP - BRU
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
10h 32m
€125–368

Sion to Lens by train

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8h 30mAverage Duration

€91Cheapest Price

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Distance: 854.6 km
Duration: 8h 30m

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

You can take a train from Sion to Lens via Geneve, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Paris Nord in around 8h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sion to Lens via Lausanne and Paris in around 13h 50m.

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