What is the cheapest way to get from Lausanne to La Croix-Rousse?

The cheapest way to get from Lausanne to La Croix-Rousse is to bus which costs €14 - €23 and takes 3h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lausanne to La Croix-Rousse?

The fastest way to get from Lausanne to La Croix-Rousse is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Lausanne and La Croix-Rousse?

No, there is no direct bus from Lausanne to La Croix-Rousse. However, there are services departing from Lausanne and arriving at St-Paul via Cité Scolaire Inter. Z4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Lausanne and La Croix-Rousse?

No, there is no direct train from Lausanne to La Croix-Rousse. However, there are services departing from Lausanne and arriving at Lyon Vaise via Genève, Bellegarde and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.

How far is it from Lausanne to La Croix-Rousse?

The distance between Lausanne and La Croix-Rousse is 219 km. The road distance is 210.8 km.

How do I travel from Lausanne to La Croix-Rousse without a car?

The best way to get from Lausanne to La Croix-Rousse without a car is to bus which takes 3h 38m and costs €14 - €23.

How long does it take to get from Lausanne to La Croix-Rousse?

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Lausanne to La Croix-Rousse, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lausanne to La Croix-Rousse bus from?

Lausanne to La Croix-Rousse bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lausanne station.

Where do I catch the Lausanne to La Croix-Rousse train from?

Lausanne to La Croix-Rousse train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lausanne station.

Train or bus from Lausanne to La Croix-Rousse?

The best way to get from Lausanne to La Croix-Rousse is to bus which takes 3h 38m and costs €14 - €23. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €150 and takes 5h 28m.

Where does the Lausanne to La Croix-Rousse bus arrive?

Lausanne to La Croix-Rousse bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.

Where does the Lausanne to La Croix-Rousse train arrive?

Lausanne to La Croix-Rousse train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Genève station.

Can I drive from Lausanne to La Croix-Rousse?

Yes, the driving distance between Lausanne to La Croix-Rousse is 211 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Lausanne to La Croix-Rousse.

Where can I stay near La Croix-Rousse?

There are 1304+ hotels available in La Croix-Rousse.

Lausanne to La Croix-Rousse - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Lausanne to La Croix-Rousse by bus, train (TGV), 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Lausanne Bus Station to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus RegioJet 95
3h 38m
€15–22
Bus via Lyon
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lausanne to Lyonbus FlixBus N1149 / ...
5h 13m
€14–27
Train
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Genèvetrain Re33 / ...
2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
5h 28m
€45–148
Drive 210.8 km
1. Drive from Lausanne to La Croix-Roussecar 210.8 km
2h 12m
€37–53

Lausanne to La Croix-Rousse by bus and train

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Distance: 219 km
Duration: 3h 38m

What companies run services between Lausanne, Switzerland and La Croix-Rousse, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France?

RegioJet operates a bus from Lausanne Bus Station to Lyon Perrache Bus Station once a week. Tickets cost €13–21 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lausanne to Lyon Vaise via Genève, Bellegarde, and Lyon Part Dieu in around 5h 28m.

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