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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Lausanne is to bus which costs SFr 13 - SFr 16 and takes 3h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Lausanne is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 50.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Lausanne?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lyon and arriving at Lausanne. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Lausanne?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Lausanne. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Lausanne via Genève. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.

How far is it from Lyon to Lausanne?

The distance between Lyon and Lausanne is 222 km. The road distance is 206.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Lausanne without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 140.

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

It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Lyon to Lausanne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Lausanne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lyon to Lausanne train from?

Lyon to Lausanne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train or bus from Lyon to Lausanne?

The best way to get from Lyon to Lausanne is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 13 - SFr 16 and takes 3h 40m.

Where does the Lyon to Lausanne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lyon to Lausanne train arrive?

Lyon to Lausanne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Geneve station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Lausanne?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Lausanne is 206 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Lyon to Lausanne.

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

Book your Lyon to Lausanne train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Lausanne?

There are 1179+ hotels available in Lausanne.

Lyon to Lausanne - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Lyon to Lausanne by train (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
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to GeneveTer
2. Take the train from Genève to LausanneIr15 / ...
2h 45m
CHF 37–138
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Lausanne106 / ...
3h 40m
CHF 13–16
Drive 206.2 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Lausanne206.2 km
2h 21m
CHF 33–48

Lyon to Lausanne by train

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2h 45mAverage Duration

CHF 37Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lyon to Lausanne.

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Distance: 221.9 km
Duration: 2h 45m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Lausanne via Genève in around 2h 45m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Lausanne every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 13–16 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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