How to travel from Lyon to Lausanne

There are 3 options to travel between Lyon and Lausanne including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Lausanne is a bus with an average price of €18.

This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Lausanne:

A bus is €76 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Lausanne costing on average €94.

A bus is €166 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Lausanne costing on average €183.

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Lausanne is by train with an average journey time of 3h 29m.

Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 39m.

Flight takes on average 11h 23m.

The distance from Lyon to Lausanne is approximately 100 miles (162 km).

The average frequency per day from Lyon to Lausanne is:

• Around 13 flights per day.
• Around 12 buses per day.
• Around 2 trains per day.

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

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

• Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Lausanne station.
• Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) and arrive in Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lyon to Lausanne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Lausanne by train.
• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Lausanne by bus.

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

• 0 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV Lyria.
• 11 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus.

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

Most travelers need at least three days in Lausanne to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Lausanne, you can explore the vibrant Flon District with its trendy shops and nightlife, take a boat cruise on Lake Geneva for picturesque views, visit the diverse Lausanne Botanical Garden, or enjoy a wine tasting tour in the nearby Lavaux vineyards. Attend a performance at the Lausanne Opera for culture and entertainment. Must-see sights include the Gothic Lausanne Cathedral, the engaging Olympic Museum, the unique Collection de l'Art Brut, the scenic Ouchy Promenade, and the Hermitage Foundation art museum.

Three days in Lausanne is typically sufficient to explore its main attractions, including the Olympic Museum, the historic Old Town, and the beautiful lakeside promenade.