What is the cheapest way to get from Loire Valley to Lausanne?

The cheapest way to get from Loire Valley to Lausanne is to train and fly which costs SFr 65 - SFr 210 and takes 8h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Loire Valley to Lausanne?

The fastest way to get from Loire Valley to Lausanne is to drive which takes 6h 45m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 150.

Is there a direct bus between Loire Valley and Lausanne?

No, there is no direct bus from Loire Valley to Lausanne. However, there are services departing from Centre 2 - Montsoreau and arriving at Lausanne via Gare routière Balzac, Angers - Bus Station Esplanade and Geneva. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 24m.

How far is it from Loire Valley to Lausanne?

The distance between Loire Valley and Lausanne is 919 km. The road distance is 644.5 km.

How do I travel from Loire Valley to Lausanne without a car?

The best way to get from Loire Valley to Lausanne without a car is to train via Paris which takes 7h 55m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 310.

How long does it take to get from Loire Valley to Lausanne?

It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Loire Valley to Lausanne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Loire Valley to Lausanne bus from?

Loire Valley to Lausanne bus services, operated by Aléop en Maine-et-Loire, depart from Gare routière Balzac station.

Train or bus from Loire Valley to Lausanne?

The best way to get from Loire Valley to Lausanne is to train via Paris which takes 7h 55m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 17h 24m.

Where does the Loire Valley to Lausanne bus arrive?

Loire Valley to Lausanne bus services, operated by Aléop en Maine-et-Loire, arrive at Gare Routière et SNCF station.

Can I drive from Loire Valley to Lausanne?

Yes, the driving distance between Loire Valley to Lausanne is 645 km. It takes approximately 6h 45m to drive from Loire Valley to Lausanne.

Where can I stay near Lausanne?

There are 1182+ hotels available in Lausanne.

Loire Valley to Lausanne - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Loire Valley to Lausanne by train (TGV), bus, train, car, or plane

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

Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Saumur to Angers Saint-LaudTer
2. Take the train from Angers Saint-Laud to Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to LausanneTgv
7h 55m
CHF 121–308
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Saumur to Nantes
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)NTE - GVA
3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Lausanne
8h 44m
CHF 65–210
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Gare routière Balzac to Gare Routière et SNCF404 / ...
2. Take the bus from Angers to Lyon724
3. Take the bus from Lyon to Geneva736 / ...
4. Take the train from Genève to LausanneIc1 / ...
17h 17m
Drive 644.5 km
1. Drive from Loire Valley to Lausanne644.5 km
6h 45m
CHF 104–150
Train
1. Take the train from Port Boulet to St Pierre Des CorpsTer
2. Take the train from Saint-Pierre-des-Corps to Lyon Part DieuTer
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to GeneveTer
4. Take the train from Genève to LausanneIc1 / ...
10h 21m
CHF 88–410
Train #2
1. Take the train from Saumur to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud
2. Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to GeneveTer
3. Take the train from Genève to LausanneIc1 / ...
11h 47m
CHF 172–362
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gare routière Balzac to Gare Routière et SNCF404 / ...
2. Take the bus from Angers - Bus Station Esplanade to Geneva - Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Geneva to Lausanne479 / ...
17h 24m
Train, train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Saumur to Massy TGV
2. Take the train from Massy - Palaiseau to Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2
3. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)CDG - GVA
4. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Lausanne
9h 32m
CHF 132–381

Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA) flights

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2h 20mAverage Duration

CHF 37Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Loire Valley to Lausanne.

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Distance: 919.4 km
Duration: 7h 55m

What companies run services between Loire Valley, France and Lausanne, Switzerland?

You can take a vehicle from Loire Valley to Lausanne via Saumur, Angers Saint-Laud, Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Bercy, Gare de Lyon, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 7h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Loire Valley to Lausanne via Centre 2 - Montsoreau, Gare routière Pôle Balzac U - SAUMUR, Gare routière Balzac, Angers - Bus Station Esplanade, and Geneva in around 17h 24m.

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