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Trip Overview

The average bus between Lyon and Lausanne takes 3h 35m and the fastest bus takes 3h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Lyon to Lausanne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 35m
Duration
218 km
Distance
CHF 21
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Lyon to Lausanne bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Lyon and Lausanne. The earliest departure is at 2:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Lyon is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Lausanne at 1:15 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 50m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 20m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 50m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 30m • Direct

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 20m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 40m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 20m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 40m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 40m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 50m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 40m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lyon to Lausanne? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Lyon to Lausanne.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 217.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 35m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Lausanne, Switzerland?

FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Lausanne every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 18–27 and the journey takes 3h 30m. RegioJet also services this route twice a week.

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