How to travel from Paris to Lausanne

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 kr472.

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

A bus is kr913 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Lausanne costing on average kr1385.

A bus is kr961 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Lausanne costing on average kr1433.

The fastest way to travel from Paris to Lausanne is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 46m.

Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 33m.

Train takes on average 5h 57m.

The distance from Paris to Lausanne is approximately 256 miles (413 km).

The average frequency per day from Paris to Lausanne is:

• Around 49 flights per day.
• Around 6 buses per day.
• Around 3 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 easyJet, Air France, Helvetic Airways, KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Swiss, KLM, Austrian Airlines to go to Lausanne by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar to go to Lausanne by bus.
• Travel with SNCF | TGV Lyria, Deutsche Bahn, TGV, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Lausanne by train.

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

• 8 direct flights per day with easyJet, Air France.
• 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
• 3 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF | TGV INOUI.

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.

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.