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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lyon to Lausanne
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Lausanne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $25 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 4h 3m. 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 $25, while a flight costs an average of $637.
Distance: 100 miles (162 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$25 Average price Cheapest | $113 Average price | $637 Average price | $121 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 3h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration 4h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration 2h 54m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 30m 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 Lyon to Lausanne:
A bus is $88 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Lausanne costing on average $113.
A bus is $612 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Lausanne costing on average $637.
Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 54m.
Train takes on average 4h 54m.
Tickets start at around $25 compared to roughly $121 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $96. The journey takes 3h 33m versus 2h 30m 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 Lyon to Lausanne
How to get from Lyon to Lausanne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lyon to Lausanne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus7:30 AM3h25Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)10:55 AMLausanne, Parking du Vélodrome$291One-way0 transfers
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- FlixBus7:30 AM3h25Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)10:55 AMLausanne, Parking du Vélodrome$291One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus11:00 PM3h15Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)2:15 AMLausanne, Parking du Vélodrome$321One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus9:00 AM3h40Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)12:40 PMLausanne, Parking du Vélodrome$291One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:30 PM3h20Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)12:50 AMLausanne, Parking du Vélodrome$321One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus1:05 PM3h40Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)4:45 PMLausanne, Parking du Vélodrome$321One-way0 transfers
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LH57466:50 PM3h35Lyon Saint Exupery Airport10:25 PMGeneva International Airport$2751One-way1 transfer- LH1077+LH57462:20 PM8h05Lyon Saint Exupery Airport10:25 PMGeneva International Airport$2751One-way1 transfer
- LH2253 · LH23828:05 PM12h00Lyon Saint Exupery Airport8:05 AMGeneva International Airport$2761One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Lausanne:
A bus is $88 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Lausanne costing on average $113.
A bus is $612 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Lausanne costing on average $637.
Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 54m.
Train takes on average 4h 54m.
- Around 20 flights per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 3 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.
- 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.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF | TGV INOUI, TER to go to Lausanne by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Lausanne by bus.
- Travel with BA Euroflyer, asl airlines, KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa City Airlines, KLM, Air France, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, Vueling, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, British Airways to go to Lausanne by flight.
- 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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