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 €55 - €110 and takes 12h 32m.

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 22m and costs €120 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich to Lens. However, there are services departing from Zürich and arriving at Lens via Brussels - Midi Train Station and Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 32m.

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 Basel Sbb, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord and Arras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

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 8h and costs €170 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 8h 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Zürich 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 8h and costs €170 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 12h 32m, you could also fly, which costs €75 - €350 and takes 8h 18m.

Where does the Zurich to Lens bus arrive?

Zurich to Lens bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Brussels - Midi Train Station.

Where does the Zurich to Lens train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zurich to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Lens is 647 km. It takes approximately 7h 30m 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?

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Where can I stay near Lens?

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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 Basel SBBtrain Ic3 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Arrastrain Tgv
8h
€175–346
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zürich to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 32m
€55–101
Drive 647.1 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Lenscar 647.1 km
7h 30m
€114–165
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 46m
€121–312
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 49m
€164–389
Bus via Brussels
1. Take the bus from Zurich to Brussels-North Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Lillebus FlixBus N781 / ...
14h 4m
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 22m
€128–355
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 37m
€179–489
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 Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
9h 39m
€169–491
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 Train Station to Brussel-Zuidtrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
8h 38m
€175–416
Fly Zurich Airport to Lille-Lesquin Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)plane ZRH - LIL
8h 18m
€78–341

Zurich to Lens by train

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Distance: 812.6 km
Duration: 8h

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

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Lens via Basel SBB, Basel Sbb, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, and Arras in around 8h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zürich to Lens via Brussels - Midi Train Station, Lille - Europe Train Station, and Lille in around 12h 32m.

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