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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 an average ticket price of $22 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 42m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, while a flight costs an average of $255.
Distance: 100 miles (162 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$22 Average price Cheapest | $127 Average price | $255 Average price | $125 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 42m Average total duration Fastest 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration 3h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration 3h 35m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Lausanne to Lyon:
A bus is $105 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lausanne to Lyon costing on average $127.
A bus is $233 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lausanne to Lyon costing on average $255.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 1m.
Flight takes on average 5h 35m.
Tickets start at around $22 compared to roughly $125 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $104. The journey takes 3h 12m versus 2h 22m 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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Lausanne to Lyon
How to get from Lausanne to Lyon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lausanne to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus5:45 AM3h20Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome9:05 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$171One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus5:45 AM3h20Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome9:05 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 97567:46 AM2h38Lausanne station10:24 AMLyon Part Dieu$541One-way0 transfers
Other options
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177774:19 PM4h25Lausanne station8:44 PMLyon Part Dieu$1201One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus10:35 AM3h25Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome2:00 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$171One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus12:55 PM3h30Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome4:25 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$171One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus5:20 PM3h30Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome8:50 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$171One-way0 transfers
VY6203 · VY12223:15 PM6h35Geneva International Airport9:50 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$1501One-way1 transfer- VY6201 · VY12229:30 AM12h20Geneva International Airport9:50 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$1501One-way1 transfer
LH2383+
LH22488:50 AM3h30Geneva International Airport12:20 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$2571One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Lausanne to Lyon:
A bus is $105 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lausanne to Lyon costing on average $127.
A bus is $233 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lausanne to Lyon costing on average $255.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 1m.
Flight takes on average 5h 35m.
- Around 26 flights per day.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lausanne and Lyon as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Geneva International Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Lausanne station and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
- Buses mostly depart from Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome and arrive in Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
- Travel with SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Lyon by train.
- Travel with British Airways to go to Lyon by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa to go to Lyon by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV Lyria.
- 12 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa.
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