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

The cheapest way to get from Nice to Lausanne is to bus which costs SFr 35 - SFr 65 and takes 10h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nice to Lausanne is to fly and train which takes 4h 48m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 180.

Is there a direct bus between Nice and Lausanne?

No, there is no direct bus from Nice to Lausanne. However, there are services departing from Nice and arriving at Losanna Renens via Turin Corso Vittorio Emanuele II. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Nice and Lausanne?

No, there is no direct train from Nice to Lausanne. However, there are services departing from Nice Ville and arriving at Lausanne via Marseille St Charles and Genève. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.

How far is it from Nice to Lausanne?

The distance between Nice and Lausanne is 375 km. The road distance is 469.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Nice to Lausanne without a car is to train which takes 8h 12m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 270.

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

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Nice to Lausanne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nice to Lausanne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Nice to Lausanne train from?

Nice to Lausanne train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Nice Ville station.

Train or bus from Nice to Lausanne?

The best way to get from Nice to Lausanne is to train which takes 8h 12m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 65 and takes 10h 25m.

Where does the Nice to Lausanne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Nice to Lausanne train arrive?

Nice to Lausanne train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Marseille St Charles station.

Can I drive from Nice to Lausanne?

Yes, the driving distance between Nice to Lausanne is 469 km. It takes approximately 6h 19m to drive from Nice to Lausanne.

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

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Where can I stay near Lausanne?

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

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

Fly to Geneva International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane NCE - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Lausannetrain
4h 48m
CHF 52–177
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nice to Turinbus N1719
2. Take the bus from Turin Corso Vittorio Emanuele II to Losanna Renensbus
10h 25m
CHF 39–61
Train
1. Take the train from Nice Ville to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Genevetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Genève to Lausannetrain Ec / ...
8h 12m
CHF 129–263
Drive 469.4 km
1. Drive from Nice to Lausannecar 469.4 km
6h 19m
CHF 76–110
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane NCE - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Lausannetrain
6h 50m
CHF 141–422
Fly to Basel, train
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Basel (BSL)plane NCE - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Lausannetrain
7h 3m
CHF 94–337
Fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane NCE - LYS
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
3. Take the train from Genève to Lausannetrain
7h 13m
CHF 111–311
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Nice Airport to Genevabus FlixBus 1404 / ...
2. Take the train from Genève to Lausannetrain Re33 / ...
10h 59m
CHF 40–116
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Torino Porta Nuovatrain 3137 / ...
2. Take the bus from Turin - Vittorio Emanuele Bus Station to Lausannebus BlaBlaCar Bus
13h 23m
CHF 55–102

Nice to Lausanne by train

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8h 12mAverage Duration

CHF 129Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Nice to Lausanne.

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Distance: 374.9 km
Duration: 4h 48m

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

You can take a train from Nice Ville to Lausanne via Marseille St Charles and Genève in around 8h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nice to Losanna Renens via Turin and Turin Corso Vittorio Emanuele II in around 10h 25m.

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