- 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
$15
Average price
$19
Fastest journey
2 h 10 m
Average duration
2 h 28 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
68 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Lausanne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Lausanne will cost around $19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
Of the 3 buses that leave Chamonix-Mont-Blanc for Lausanne on Thu, Jul 16, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 16 the direct buses cover the 68 km distance in an average of 2 h 28 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 10 m .
On Thu, Jul 16 the slowest buses will take 2 h 40 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.






Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Lausanne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $45.
Distance: 42 miles (68 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$19 Average price Cheapest | $65 Average price | $77 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 35m Average total duration 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Lausanne:
A bus is $46 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Lausanne costing on average $65 (€53).
Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 5m.
Tickets start at around $19 (€16) compared to roughly $77 (€63) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $58 (€48). The journey takes 2h 5m versus 1h 50m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator SBB | Departure Time 08:54AM | Arrival Time 10:46AM | Duration 1h52 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator SBB | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 10:46AM | Duration 1h51 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
The table below shows live departures for Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Lausanne buses for tomorrow, Thursday, July 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 4:55 AM Chamonix-Mont-Blanc | 2h10 | 7:05 AM Lausanne | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:15 AM Chamonix-Mont-Blanc | 2h40 | 10:55 AM Lausanne | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:10 AM Chamonix-Mont-Blanc | 2h35 | 11:45 AM Lausanne | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Lausanne run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $13 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:14, the last at 23:14. The fastest bus covers the 42 miles (68 km) distance in 2h 10m.
Distance 42 miles (68 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€10) |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 2h 10m |
First bus 12:14 AM |
Last bus 11:14 PM |
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Historic market square below the cathedral, known for its fountain, terraces, and access to Lausanne's old-town lanes.
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