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Compare bus, train, 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 prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $55.
Distance: 100 miles (162 km)
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$22 Average price Cheapest | $156 Average price |
3h 40m Average total duration 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 27m Average total duration Fastest 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Lyon to Lausanne by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Lyon to Lausanne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Lausanne:
A bus is $42 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Lausanne costing on average $55 (€44).
A bus is $70 (€56) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Lausanne costing on average $82 (€66).
Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 5m.
Flight takes on average 3h 45m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 10 flights 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 bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Lausanne station.
- Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station and arrive in Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome.
- Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF TER, SNCF to go to Lausanne by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Lausanne by bus.
- 11 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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