What is the cheapest way to get from Lausanne to Nice?

The cheapest way to get from Lausanne to Nice is to bus which costs €50 - €95 and takes 11h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lausanne to Nice?

The fastest way to get from Lausanne to Nice is to train and fly which takes 4h 55m and costs €65 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Lausanne and Nice?

No, there is no direct bus from Lausanne to Nice. However, there are services departing from Lausanne and arriving at Nice via Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Lausanne and Nice?

No, there is no direct train from Lausanne to Nice. However, there are services departing from Lausanne and arriving at Nice Ville via Genève, Bellegarde and Marseille St Charles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 24m.

How far is it from Lausanne to Nice?

The distance between Lausanne and Nice is 375 km. The road distance is 468.9 km.

How do I travel from Lausanne to Nice without a car?

The best way to get from Lausanne to Nice without a car is to train which takes 9h 24m and costs €160 - €330.

How long does it take to get from Lausanne to Nice?

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Lausanne to Nice, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lausanne to Nice bus from?

Lausanne to Nice bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lausanne station.

Where do I catch the Lausanne to Nice train from?

Lausanne to Nice train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lausanne station.

Train or bus from Lausanne to Nice?

The best way to get from Lausanne to Nice is to train which takes 9h 24m and costs €160 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €95 and takes 11h 50m.

Where does the Lausanne to Nice bus arrive?

Lausanne to Nice bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.

Where does the Lausanne to Nice train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lausanne to Nice?

Yes, the driving distance between Lausanne to Nice is 469 km. It takes approximately 6h 18m to drive from Lausanne to Nice.

How do I get a train ticket from Lausanne to Nice?

Book your Lausanne to Nice train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Lausanne to Nice?

Book your Lausanne to Nice bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Nice?

There are 12776+ hotels available in Nice.

Lausanne to Nice - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Lausanne to Nice by train, plane, train (Trenitalia, 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.

Train to Geneva International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane GVA - NCE
4h 55m
€65–201
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lausanne to Lyonbus FlixBus 1629 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Nicebus N1789 / ...
11h 50m
€50–90
Train
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Nice Villetrain Tgv
9h 24m
€167–322
Drive 468.9 km
1. Drive from Lausanne to Nicecar 468.9 km
6h 18m
€82–118
Train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane ZRH - NCE
6h 32m
€169–487
Train to Basel, fly
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane BSL - NCE
6h 50m
€119–400
Train, train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Genèvetrain
2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
3. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane LYS - NCE
7h 39m
€149–390
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Losanna Renens to Turin Corso Vittorio Emanuele IIbus
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Nuova to Ventimigliatrain 3115 / ...
13h 41m
€66–109
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Genève-Aéroporttrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Aéroport to Gare Routierebus 272
3. Take the bus from Annecy to Nice Airportbus
14h 33m
€69–165

Lausanne to Nice by train

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9h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 374.9 km
Duration: 4h 55m

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

You can take a train from Lausanne to Nice Ville via Genève, Bellegarde, and Marseille St Charles in around 9h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lausanne to Nice via Lyon in around 11h 50m.

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