How to travel from Paris to Lausanne

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Paris to Lausanne

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Lausanne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €26, and a train costs an average of €64.

Distance: 256 miles (413 km)

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Flight

€155

Average price

€43

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Cheapest

€148

Average price

6h 28m

Average total duration

5h 58m

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30m

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6h 1m

Average total duration

5h 31m

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30m

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5h 47m

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2h 47m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

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0.4 - 1.0kg

CO2 emissions

1.2 - 2.5kg

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SNCF | TGV Lyria

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Air France

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from Paris to Lausanne

How to get from Paris to Lausanne by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Paris to Lausanne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
10:20AM6h55
Paris, Porte Maillot
05:15PMLausanne, Parking du Vélodrome
$671One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

BlaBlaCar Bus5133 · 51822
11:20PM12h25
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
11:45AMLausanne, Parking du Vélodrome
$661One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

easyJetU21341
08:45PM1h05
Paris Orly Airport
09:50PMGeneva International Airport
$1541One-way
0 transfers

Other options

SNCF | TGV Lyria9277
05:56PM3h43
Paris Gare de Lyon
09:39PMLausanne station
$2471One-way
0 transfers
KLMKL1404+KLM CityhopperKL1933+SBBIC 1 727 | 727
09:40AM6h34
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
04:14PMLausanne station
$3531One-way
2 transfers
KLMKL1404+KLM CityhopperKL1933+SBBIR 15 2529 | 2529
09:40AM6h57
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
04:37PMLausanne station
$3531One-way
2 transfers
KLMKL1404+KLM CityhopperKL1933+SBBIR 95 1727 | 1727
09:40AM6h30
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
04:10PMLausanne station
$3551One-way
2 transfers

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How to get from Paris to Lausanne

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Paris to Lausanne, 96,84% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Paris to Lausanne and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Paris to Lausanne

Travel to Lausanne easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Paris to Lausanne.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Paris and Lausanne including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Paris to Lausanne is a bus with an average price of $33 (€26).

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

A bus is $44 (€35) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Lausanne costing on average $77 (€61).

A bus is $48 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Lausanne costing on average $81 (€64).

The fastest way to travel from Paris to Lausanne is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 50m.

Train takes on average 3h 43m.

The distance from Paris to Lausanne is approximately 256 miles (413 km).
The average frequency per day from Paris to Lausanne is:
  • Around 52 flights per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paris 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 Paris to Lausanne:
  • Flights mostly depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Paris Gare de Lyon and arrive in Lausanne station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Paris to Lausanne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV Lyria, Deutsche Bahn, TGV, TGV INOUI to go to Lausanne by train.
  • Travel with Air France, easyJet, KLM, LAER, KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, SWISS, Austrian Airlines to go to Lausanne by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar to go to Lausanne by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Paris to Lausanne with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV Lyria, TGV INOUI.
  • 8 direct flights per day with Air France, easyJet.
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Paris to Lausanne often also extend their vacation to go to Milan, Geneva, Lyon, 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.
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