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How to travel from Lausanne to Lyon

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lausanne to Lyon

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lausanne to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €12, and a train costs an average of €55.

Distance: 100 miles (162 km)

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€19

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€104

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3h 46m

Average total duration

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3h 16m

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30m

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3h 48m

Average total duration

3h 18m

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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from Lausanne to Lyon

How to get from Lausanne to Lyon by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Lausanne to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
11:10AM3h50
Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome
03:00PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
$191One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBusFlixBus
11:10AM3h50
Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome
03:00PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
$191One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBusFlixBus
05:45AM3h20
Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome
09:05AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
$191One-way
0 transfers

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SNCF | TGV Lyria9268+TER17773
12:19PM4h25
Lausanne station
04:44PMLyon Part Dieu
$891One-way
1 transfer
SNCF | TGV Lyria9270+TER17777
04:19PM4h25
Lausanne station
08:44PMLyon Part Dieu
$891One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
06:40AM3h50
Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome
10:30AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
$191One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar Bus51823 · 80014
01:15PM5h40
Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome
06:55PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
$581One-way
1 transfer
SWISSSN5110+Brussels AirlinesSN3587
07:00AM4h10
Geneva International Airport
11:10AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
$3721One-way
1 transfer
LufthansaLH1217 · LH1078
01:50PM4h15
Geneva International Airport
06:05PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
$3721One-way
1 transfer
SWISSSN5102+Brussels AirlinesSN3593
07:10PM3h20
Geneva International Airport
10:30PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
$3721One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Lausanne to Lyon

Travel to Lyon easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Lausanne to Lyon.

FAQs

You can get to Lyon from Lausanne 2 different ways: train or bus.

The cheapest way to get from Lausanne to Lyon is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $11 (€10) compared to other travel options to Lyon:

Taking a bus costs $45 (€41) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $56 (€51).

The fastest way to get to Lyon from Lausanne is by bus with an average travel time of 3 h 15 min.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 3 h 44 min.

The distance is approximately 100 miles (161 km) from Lausanne to Lyon.

The average frequency per day from Lausanne to Lyon is:

  • 12 buses a day.
  • 3 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lausanne and Lyon as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lausanne to Lyon:

  • Buses mostly depart from Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome and arrive in Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.
  • Trains from Lausanne to Lyon most often leave from Lausanne and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Lausanne to Lyon:

  • You can travel by bus between Lausanne and Lyon with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus, and you can find FlixBus Lausanne to Lyon tickets for $11 (€10) on Omio.
  • You can travel to Lyon from Lausanne by train with SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF TER or Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS). You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $56 (€51) with SNCF | TGV Lyria from Lausanne to Lyon.

Yes, there are direct services available from Lausanne to Lyon with the following travel companies:

  • Direct bus available with FlixBus 10 direct buses per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Lyon as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Lyon from Lausanne.

Omio customers who travel from Lausanne to Lyon often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Barcelona, Milan, Geneva or London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lyon and these popular destinations at a great price.

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