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

The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Lens is to bus which costs €60 - €95 and takes 11h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Geneva to Lens is to fly and train which takes 2h 57m and costs €110 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Geneva and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Geneva to Lens. However, there are services departing from Geneva and arriving at Lens via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Geneva and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Lens. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Lens via Bellegarde, Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.

How far is it from Geneva to Lens?

The distance between Geneva and Lens is 693 km. The road distance is 653.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Geneva to Lens without a car is to train which takes 6h 54m and costs €130 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Geneva to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Lens bus from?

Geneva to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Geneva station.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Lens train from?

Geneva to Lens train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Bellegarde station.

Train or bus from Geneva to Lens?

The best way to get from Geneva to Lens is to train which takes 6h 54m and costs €130 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €95 and takes 11h 34m.

Where does the Geneva to Lens bus arrive?

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

Where does the Geneva to Lens train arrive?

Geneva to Lens train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Can I drive from Geneva to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Lens is 654 km. It takes approximately 6h 36m to drive from Geneva to Lens.

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

Book your Geneva to Lens train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 1239+ hotels available in Lens.

Geneva to Lens - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Geneva to Lens by plane, train, train (TGV), bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Brussels Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane GVA - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain
3h 45m
€93–253
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus N7479
2. Take the bus from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Lensbus 781
11h 34m
€61–92
Train (TGV)
1. Take the train from Bellegarde to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lenstrain Tgv
6h 54m
€137–204
Drive 653.9 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Lenscar 653.9 km
6h 36m
€126–182
Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane GVA - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arrastrain
3h 38m
€131–303
Fly to Lille-Lesquin Airport, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)plane GVA - LIL
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain
2h 57m
€119–267
Fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane GVA - ORY
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lenstrain
4h 2m
€109–276
Bus via Metz
1. Take the bus from Annemasse to Metz - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Metz - Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
19h 38m
€94–167

Geneva to Lens by train (TGV)

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6h 54mAverage Duration

€137Cheapest Price

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Distance: 692.8 km
Duration: 3h 45m

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

You can take a train from Genève to Lens via Bellegarde, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Paris Nord in around 6h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva to Lens via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport in around 11h 34m.

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