- Must visit
Musée cantonal des Beaux-Arts Lausanne (MCBA)
Flagship art museum in the Plateforme 10 district, with major Swiss and international works from past centuries to today.
Cheapest price
$53
Average price
$73
Fastest journey
10 h 50 m
Average duration
13 h 32 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
590 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bordeaux to Lausanne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bordeaux to Lausanne will cost around $73 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $53.
Of the 5 buses that leave Bordeaux for Lausanne on Tue, Aug 04, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 04 the direct buses cover the 590 km distance in an average of 13 h 32 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 50 m .
On Tue, Aug 04 the slowest buses will take 17 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Buses from Bordeaux to Lausanne run on average 7 times per day, taking around 11h 13m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $44 (€36) but you can travel from only $43 (€35) by flight.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:20. The fastest bus covers the 366 miles (590 km) distance in 10h 50m.
Distance 366 miles (590 km) |
Average bus duration 11h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $44 (€36) |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 10h 50m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:20 PM |
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Best time to book 21 days |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 12h55 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $134 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 12h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 14h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 17h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 15h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 11h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 15h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 15h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 11h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 12h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 02:15AM | Duration 13h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 02:15AM | Duration 12h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 15h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 15h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 13h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 14h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 13h01 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
The table below shows live departures for Bordeaux to Lausanne buses for today, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:45 PM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 15h00 | 6:45 AM Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome | 1 transfer | |
7462 · 51822 | 10:15 PM Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 13h30 | 11:45 AM Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:40 PM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 14h00 | 12:40 PM Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome | 1 transfer | |
4767 · 50826 | 11:59 PM Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 13h01 | 1:00 PM Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, August 4 | |||||
![]() | 8:05 AM Bordeaux | 11h05 | 7:10 PM Lausanne | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:15 AM Bordeaux | 10h50 | 7:05 PM Lausanne | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:40 AM Bordeaux | 15h10 | 11:50 PM Lausanne | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:25 AM Bordeaux | 12h50 | 12:15 AM Lausanne | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Most Bordeaux to Lausanne buses use the Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate to Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome station pair. Use this guide to compare Bordeaux and Lausanne bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate is 2 km from Bordeaux city centre. Public transport options include:
Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café de la Gare (in the station), Fast-Food Express (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate.
Available at Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate: Elevators, ramps.
Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes is 2 km from Bordeaux city centre. Public transport options include:
Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria de la Gare (in the station), Bistro Bordeaux (0.5 km), Le Petit Gourmet (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance for convenient cash withdrawal.
Ticket office support is available at Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes.
Available at Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes: Elevators, ramps.
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