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

The cheapest way to get from Sion to Lens is to train and bus which costs €70 - €150 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 39m and costs €120 - €180.

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, Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy and Arras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.

How far is it from Sion to Lens?

The distance between Sion and Lens is 842 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 57m and costs €150 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 8h 57m to get from Sion to Lens, including transfers.

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.

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 39m to drive from Sion to Lens.

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

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Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 1086+ hotels available in Lens.

Sion to Lens - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Sion to Lens by train (Trenitalia, TGV), train, bus, car, 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 Genèvetrain Ec / ...
2. Take the train from Geneve to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arrastrain Tgv
8h 57m
€157–309
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Sion to Lausannetrain Ec / ...
2. Take the bus from Lausanne to Parisbus
3. Take the bus from Paris to Lensbus 781
13h 50m
€74–150
Drive 725 km
1. Drive from Sion to Lenscar 725 km
7h 39m
€124–179
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sion to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane GVA - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
8h 48m
€143–336
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Sion to Genèvetrain Ec / ...
2. Take the train from Genève to Paris Gare de Lyontrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lenstrain Tgv
9h 2m
€245–474
Train, bus via Lille - Europe Train Station
1. Take the train from Sion to Lausannetrain Ec / ...
2. Take the bus from Lausanne to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
15h 11m
€101–178
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sion to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane GVA - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arrastrain
8h 21m
€171–389
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Lille-Lesquin Airport
1. Take the train from Sion to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)plane GVA - LIL
7h 41m
€139–384
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Sion to Visptrain
2. Take the train from Visp to Berntrain
3. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
4. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane ZRH - BRU
5. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
10h
€212–459
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Sion to Brigtrain
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Gallaratetrain
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MXP - BRU
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
10h 39m
€140–359

Sion to Lens by train

2Weekly Trains

8h 57mAverage Duration

€157Cheapest Price

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Distance: 842.4 km
Duration: 8h 57m

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

You can take a train from Sion to Lens via Geneve, Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, and Arras in around 8h 57m.

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