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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 $28 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 4h 9m. 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 $28, while a flight costs an average of $620.
Distance: 100 miles (162 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$28 Average price Cheapest | $123 Average price | $620 Average price | $122 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 9m Average total duration Fastest 3h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration 3h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration 2h 54m 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 $95 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lausanne to Lyon costing on average $123.
A bus is $592 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lausanne to Lyon costing on average $620.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 16m.
Flight takes on average 4h 54m.
Tickets start at around $28 compared to roughly $122 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $94. The journey takes 3h 39m 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.
- FlixBus6:40 AM3h50Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome10:30 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$261One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus6:40 AM3h50Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome10:30 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$261One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AF1443 · AF73682:40 PM3h10Geneva International Airport5:50 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$4991One-way1 transfer
Other options
- FlixBus9:50 AM3h35Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome1:25 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$271One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus5:45 AM3h20Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome9:05 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$291One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus12:55 PM3h30Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome4:25 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$301One-way0 transfers
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LH41988:50 AM3h30Geneva International Airport12:20 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$2331One-way1 transfer 
LH5743+
LH56726:10 AM3h30Geneva International Airport9:40 AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$2771One-way1 transfer- LH5759+LH10782:20 PM3h50Geneva International Airport6:10 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$2771One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Lausanne to Lyon:
A bus is $95 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lausanne to Lyon costing on average $123.
A bus is $592 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lausanne to Lyon costing on average $620.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 16m.
Flight takes on average 4h 54m.
- Around 29 flights per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 2 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 to go to Lyon by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Lyon by bus.
- Travel with British Airways, BA Euroflyer, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Swiss, Eurowings, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, KLM, Air France, Air Dolomiti, Avion Express Malta, Lufthansa, Vueling, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways to go to Lyon by flight.
- 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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