CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
Net (loss) income	$ (15,541)	$ 8,665	$ (113,794)	$ (11,210)
Other comprehensive (loss) income:
Foreign currency translation adjustments (net of tax (expense) benefit of ($1,021), $864, ($2,757) and $601, respectively)	(1,163)	(909)	1,075	(1,418)
Other comprehensive (loss) income	(1,163)	(909)	1,075	(1,418)
Comprehensive (loss) income	(16,704)	7,756	(112,719)	(12,628)
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(231)	(189)	(577)	(589)
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Layne Christensen Company	$ (16,935)	$ 7,567	$ (113,296)	$ (13,217)