- Must visit
Olympic Museum
The flagship museum of the Olympic movement on the Ouchy waterfront, with interactive sports, history, and memorabilia exhibits. One of Lausanne’s best-known cultural attractions.
Cheapest price
$42
Average price
$44
Fastest journey
7 h 45 m
Average duration
8 h 14 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
389 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Montpellier to Lausanne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Montpellier to Lausanne will cost around $44 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $42.
Of the 6 buses that leave Montpellier for Lausanne on Sat, Jun 13, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 13 the direct buses cover the 389 km distance in an average of 8 h 14 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 45 m .
On Sat, Jun 13 the slowest buses will take 8 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.
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51040 · 50824Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Montpellier to Lausanne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, and a flight costs an average of $169.
Distance: 241 miles (389 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$48 Average price Cheapest | $213 Average price | $336 Average price | $231 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 56m Average total duration 7h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 26m Average total duration 5h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Montpellier to Lausanne:
A bus is $165 (€134) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montpellier to Lausanne costing on average $213 (€173).
A bus is $288 (€234) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Montpellier to Lausanne costing on average $336 (€273).
Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 56m.
Bus takes on average 7h 26m.
Tickets start at around $48 (€39) compared to roughly $231 (€188) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $184 (€149). The journey takes 7h 26m versus 5h 12m 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, Alsa.
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 BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:10AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:55AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 10h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 02:15AM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $41 |
The table below shows live departures for Montpellier to Lausanne buses for today, Friday, June 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:40 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 10h25 | 8:05 PM Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 12:55 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 8h05 | 9:00 PM Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:15 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 10h30 | 6:45 AM Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, June 13 | |||||
51040 · 50824 | 1:10 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 8h45 | 9:55 AM Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:55 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 8h30 | 10:25 AM Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:50 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 8h05 | 10:55 AM Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Montpellier to Lausanne run on average 7 times per day, taking around 7h 26m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $30 (€25) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 241 miles (389 km) distance in 8h 5m.
Distance 241 miles (389 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $30 (€25) |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 8h 5m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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