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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Lens is to bus which costs €40 - €120 and takes 13h 30m.

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 18m and costs €110 - €390.

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, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 30m.

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 Zuerich Hb and arriving at Lens via Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.

How far is it from Zurich to Lens?

The distance between Zurich and Lens is 813 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 6h 27m and costs €70 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 27m 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 TGV inOui, depart from Zuerich Hb station.

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Lens?

The best way to get from Zurich to Lens is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs €70 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €120 and takes 13h 30m, you could also fly, which costs €220 - €390 and takes 8h 10m.

Where does the Zurich to Lens bus arrive?

Zurich to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Where does the Zurich to Lens train arrive?

Zurich to Lens train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon 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?

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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?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Zurich to Lens by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or 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 (TGV)
best
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to LensTgv
6h 27m
€74–236
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)N191 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Lens781
13h 30m
€41–118
Drive 647.1 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Lens647.1 km
7h 23m
€114–164
Fly Zurich Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)ZRH - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lens
6h 43m
€114–274
Bus via Reims
1. Take the bus from Zurich Airport to Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train StationBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station to LensBlaBlaCar Bus
13h 53m
€50–98
Fly Zurich Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)ZRH - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arras
6h 18m
€115–389
Train to Basel, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)BSL - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arras
7h 18m
€125–378
Fly Zurich Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)ZRH - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Brussel-Zuid
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
8h 57m
€148–394
Fly Zurich Airport to Lille-Lesquin Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)ZRH - LIL
8h 10m
€220–389

Zurich to Lens by train (TGV)

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6h 27mAverage Duration

€74Cheapest Price

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Distance: 812.5 km
Duration: 6h 27m

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

You can take a train from Zuerich Hb to Lens via Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord in around 6h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Lens via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 13h 30m.

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