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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Lens is to bus via Paris which costs €40 - €130 and takes 14h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Lens is to fly and train which takes 6h 19m and costs €110 - €370.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Lens. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Lens via Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Lens. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Lens via Mulhouse Ville, Strasbourg Bahnhof and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.

How far is it from Zurich to Lens?

The distance between Zurich and Lens is 867 km. The road distance is 647.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Lens without a car is to train which takes 7h 51m and costs €150 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 7h 51m to get from Zurich to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Lens bus from?

Zurich to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Lens train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Lens?

The best way to get from Zurich to Lens is to train which takes 7h 51m and costs €150 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €110 and takes 13h 53m, you could also fly, which costs €160 - €400 and takes 8h 10m.

Where does the Zurich to Lens bus arrive?

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

Where does the Zurich to Lens train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zurich to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Lens is 647 km. It takes approximately 7h 23m to drive from Zurich to Lens.

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

Book your Zurich to Lens train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 1072+ hotels available in Lens.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Zurich to Lens by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, train, or night train

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 Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Strasbourgtrain Ter / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris l'Esttrain 83 / ...
4. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lenstrain Tgv
7h 51m
€158–360
Bus via Paris
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Parisbus N191
2. Take the bus from Paris to Lensbus 781
14h 5m
€40–130
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Airport to Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station to Lensbus BlaBlaCar Bus
13h 53m
€50–108
Drive 647.1 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Lenscar 647.1 km
7h 23m
€112–161
Fly Zurich Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane ZRH - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain
6h 43m
€125–277
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Zuerich Hb to Offenburgnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lille Europetrain Tgv
8h 44m
€158–513
Fly Zurich Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane ZRH - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arrastrain
6h 19m
€116–370
Train to Basel, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BSL - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arrastrain
7h 18m
€126–399
Fly Zurich Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane ZRH - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Brussel-Zuidtrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
8h 37m
€159–417
Fly Zurich Airport to Luxembourg, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane ZRH - LUX
2. Take the train from Luxembourg to Namurtrain
3. Take the train from Namur to Lille Flandrestrain
10h 18m
€138–328
Fly Zurich Airport to Lille-Lesquin Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)plane ZRH - LIL
8h 10m
€161–393

Zurich to Lens by train and foot

39Weekly Services

7h 51mAverage Duration

€158Cheapest Price

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Distance: 867 km
Duration: 7h 51m

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

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Lens via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Gare De L'Est, and Paris Nord in around 7h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Lens via Zürich Flughafen, Zurich Airport, and Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station in around 13h 53m.

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