How to travel from Lausanne to Paris

International travel from Lausanne, Switzerland to Paris, France is: Unrestricted.

Can I enter France if coming from Switzerland?

Entry into France is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland.

Am I required to self-quarantine upon arrival to Paris if traveling from Lausanne?

Conditions of entry:

• There are no current restrictions

What measures do I need to follow in Paris, France due to the pandemic?

All travelers in France must observe the following coronavirus safety measures:

• Social distance: metre (s) ( feet)
• Face mask: Recommended

The information above was last checked on 3/22/23; however, this can change before your date of travel so please make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your upcoming trip between Lausanne and Paris.

The restriction level for your return to Lausanne, Switzerland from France is: Unrestricted.

Is my journey back to Lausanne from Paris restricted?

Entry into Switzerland is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of France.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival in Lausanne from Paris?

Conditions of reentry into Switzerland:

• There are no current restrictions

What are the coronavirus safety measures I need to follow in Lausanne, Switzerland?

You should observe these safety measures in Switzerland as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Physical distance requirement: metre (s) ( feet)
• Face mask requirement: Regional advice

This information about your return travel to Switzerland was last checked on 3/22/23. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Lausanne from Paris closer to your date of departure here.

You can travel to Paris from Lausanne 4 different ways: bus, ferry, flight or train.

The cheapest way to travel between Lausanne and Paris is by taking a ferry with an average price of $27 (€24).

This is compared to other travel options to Paris:

Taking a ferry is about $119 (€106) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $146 (€130) for this journey.

Taking a ferry is about $27 (€24) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $54 (€48) for this trip.

Taking a ferry is usually $69 (€61) less than taking a train to Paris, which costs on average $96 (€85) for the same trip.

The fastest way from Lausanne to Paris is by train with an average journey time of 3 h 50 min.

There are alternative travel options to Paris that can usually take longer:

In comparison, going by bus can take 11 h 20 min   on average.

In comparison, going by ferry can take 0 h 0 min   on average.

In comparison, going by flight can take 11 h 10 min   on average.

The distance is approximately 255 miles (412 km) from Lausanne to Paris.

The average frequency per day from Lausanne to Paris is:

• 2 buses a day.
• 5 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Paris from Lausanne as scheduled services by bus, ferry, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.

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

• Buses from Lausanne to Paris most often leave from Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome and arrive in Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine).
• Trains from Lausanne to Paris most often leave from Lausanne and arrive in Paris Gare de Lyon.

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

• You can go to Paris from Lausanne by bus with Flixbus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $146 (€130) with Flixbus from Lausanne to Paris on Omio.

Yes, there are direct routes from Lausanne to Paris with the following travel companies:

• You can find 2 direct buses per day to Paris with Flixbus, BlaBlaCar or BlaBlaCar Bus.
• You can find 5 direct trains per day to take to Paris with SNCF | TGV Lyria.

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

Before traveling from Lausanne to Paris, it’s good to know what ticket you can purchase and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• A bus ticket for this route costs on average $146 (€130) one way.
• A ferry ticket for this route is costing $27 (€24) one way on average.
• A plane ticket is costing on average $54 (€48) one way for this route.
• A train ticket for this trip costs on average $96 (€85) one way.

But we recommend booking Lausanne to Paris tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.