Lausanne to Paris train
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The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lausanne to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
Train schedule from Lausanne to Paris
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Fastest train times from Lausanne to Paris
Fastest Journey
3 h 41 m
Average
3 h 49 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
413 km
Of the 6 trains that leave Lausanne for Paris every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Train from Lausanne to Paris
 | Distance | 255 miles (412 km) |
 | Average train duration | 3 h 41 min |
 | Average train ticket price | $95 (€85) |
 | Train frequency | 5 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 5 direct trains a day |
 | Train companies | SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | TGV Lyria or SNCF | TGV |
Trains from Lausanne to Paris cover the 255 miles (412 km) long journey taking on average 3 h 41 min with our travel partners like SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | TGV Lyria or SNCF | TGV. Normally, there are 5 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around $95 (€85), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $43 (€39). Travelers depart most frequently from Lausanne and arrive in Paris Gare de Lyon.
Trains from Lausanne to Paris
Traveling from Lausanne to Paris is convenient, with frequent daily departures on offer throughout the week. TGV Lyria operates 5 to 6 daily Lausanne-to-Paris trains from the morning till the early evening. Departure schedules differ across weekdays and weekends, but there are at least 35 weekly departures along this route. The journey northwest from Switzerland's picturesque lakeside city of Lausanne takes 3 hours 41 minutes to 4 hours 49 minutes. All trains are direct, making no changes throughout the 290-mile route.
Lausanne to Paris train times: Daily departures
There are between 5 and 6 daily trains from Lausanne to Paris, with TGV Lyria operating at least 35 weekly departures. Trains are direct and take between 3 hours 41 minutes and 4 hours 49 minutes to travel the 290-mile journey. During the week, the first train from Lausanne to Paris departs around 7:30 a.m., while the final departure of the day is around 6:45 p.m. Trains start later on the weekends, at around 9:45 a.m., with final departures still around 6:45 p.m.
How long is the journey by train from Lausanne to Paris?
The train from Lausanne to Paris takes 3 hours 41 minutes to 4 hours 49 minutes, and all trains are direct. The fastest and slowest train times on a given day vary slightly throughout the week. The fastest trains are typically on offer during the week, especially in the morning and afternoon. The slowest trains are on Sundays, and the last train of the day typically has the longest journey time.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Lausanne to Paris?
Departure train station: Trains depart Switzerland from Lausanne Railway Station, known locally as Lausanne Gare. The station has daily trains to numerous European destinations and connects to the city via underground metro network. Lausanne Gare is 0.3 miles (480 meters) from the city center, and the distance can be covered with a 5-to-7 minute walk. The station has ATMs, currency exchange services, restaurants, shops, and washrooms.
Arrival train station: Trains arrive at Paris Gare de Lyon, one of the city's major railway stations. Gare de Lyon is 1.5 miles southwest of Paris city center, and passengers can reach central Paris via underground metro in under 15 minutes. Gare de Lyon has luggage lockers, restaurants, shops, and washrooms, as well as travel information booths.
Which train companies travel from Lausanne to Paris?
Trains from Lausanne to Paris are operated by TGV Lyria, the branch of railway connections between Switzerland and France run by railway company TGV in cooperation with French company SNCF. TGV Lyria has operated Lausanne-to-Paris trains, as well as many others between these neighboring European countries, since the early 1960s. The fastest or slowest train times vary from day to day, but TGV Lyria trains are high-speed and efficient.
TGV Lyria Lausanne to Paris
TGV Lyria offers 5 to 6 daily Lausanne-to-Paris trains. The journey duration is between 3 hours 41 minutes and 4 hours 27 minutes, but as all trains along this route are direct, travel time depends largely on departure time. Morning trains are typically faster than afternoon or evening trains.
Lausanne to Paris trains: Services on board
There are Business Premiere, first-class, and second-class tickets available for Lausanne-to-Paris trains. Business Premiere tickets include hot meals. For holders of all tickets, TGV Lyria offers at-seat sales services, including onboard catering. There are also services for those with limited mobility, including lower fares for people in wheelchairs.
There are no baggage restrictions, but passengers should only travel with luggage they can stow in the racks and shelves provided, or under and between seats. Luggage should not be too bulky or obstruct other passengers' movement. Passengers can also transport their bikes or travel with their pets for free. Additionally, traveling with children is easy on TGV Lyria trains, as groups of 4 can book isolated booths with a changing table and nursery area.
How to find cheap train tickets from Lausanne to Paris
Cheap tickets for the train from Lausanne to Paris can be found by booking trips in advance. TGV Lyria allows passengers to book trains along this route up to 4 months in advance, so early birds can score some great deals. If travelers are heading to Paris soon and want to make plans quickly, it helps to be flexible with travel dates. Check out prices a few days on either side of the planned departure date, and opt for slower trains, as they're often cheaper.
Travel Tips: Trains from Lausanne to Paris
Travel between Lausanne, Switzerland and Paris, France by train is: Unrestricted.
Can I enter France from Switzerland?
International entry status: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in France from Lausanne?
Conditions of entry:
- There are no current restrictions
What are the safety rules to follow in Paris, France?
All travelers in France must observe these coronavirus safety measures:
- Physical distance: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
- Face mask: Recommended
The information above was last checked on 11/6/22. Remember to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train between Lausanne and Paris as this information can change.
The restriction level for your return train to Lausanne, Switzerland from Paris is: Unrestricted.
Is my return train into Lausanne from Paris restricted?
International entry is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of France
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Switzerland from Paris?
Conditions of reentry:
- There are no current restrictions
What are the safety rules to follow in Lausanne, Switzerland?
The government of Switzerland has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Social distancing required: metre (s) ( feet)
- Face mask required: Regional advice
Last checked on 11/6/22. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train to Lausanne from Paris closer to your date of departure here here.
When taking the train from Lausanne to Paris, you can choose to depart from train stations like Lausanne, Lausanne, Grattapaille and Lausanne, Closelet. Your journey can end in train stations such as Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare du Nord and Paris Gare de l'Est.
Omio customers who travel this route most frequently depart from Lausanne and arrive in Paris Gare de Lyon.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Lausanne, which is located around 0.4 miles (647 m) away from the city center, and they get off the train at Paris Gare de Lyon, located 1.7 miles (2.7 km) away from the city center.
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