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 €40 - €110 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 train and fly which takes 7h 38m and costs €120 - €340.

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 29m.

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 29m and costs €90 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 8h 29m 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 29m and costs €90 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €110 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 39m 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 1081+ 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 Genèvetrain Ec / ...
2. Take the train from Geneve to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lenstrain Tgv
8h 29m
€91–339
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sion to Lausannebus
2. Take the bus from Lausanne to Parisbus 479
3. Take the bus from Paris to Lensbus 781
13h 50m
€44–106
Drive 725 km
1. Drive from Sion to Lenscar 725 km
7h 39m
€127–183
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
€118–271
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Sion to Visptrain Ir
2. Take the train from Visp to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
3. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station to Lensbus
15h 36m
€68–218
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 18m
€142–386
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 38m
€126–339
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 5m
€196–435
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 36m
€137–360

Sion to Lens by train

6Weekly Trains

8h 29mAverage Duration

€91Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 854.8 km
Duration: 8h 29m

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 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sion to Lens via Lausanne and Paris in around 13h 50m.

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