How to travel from Paris to Lausanne

Travel between Paris, France and Lausanne, Switzerland is: Partially open.

Can travelers from France enter Switzerland?

International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of France.

Are there rules for self-quarantine when arriving to Lausanne from Paris?

Conditions of entry into Switzerland:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival or 14 day mandatory self-quarantine
• Negative COVID-19 test is required to end quarantine early. This test occurs on day 4 in quarantine
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Health declaration required
• Digital entry registration is required prior to arrival

Are there COVID-19 safety rules for social distancing and wearing face masks in Lausanne, Switzerland?

To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of Switzerland has imposed the following measures:

• Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

This information was last checked on 10/23/21. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your journey to Lausanne from Paris.

The current restriction level for returning to Paris, France from Switzerland is: Partially open.

Am I allowed to reenter Paris, France from Lausanne, Switzerland?

Reentering France is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Paris from Lausanne?

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Health declaration required

Which rules do I need to follow in Paris, France regarding COVID-19?

All travelers returning to France must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

• Physical distance: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
• Face masks: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 10/23/21. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Paris from Lausanne here.

There are 3 ways that you can travel between Paris and Lausanne. You can take a bus, flight or train.

The cheapest way to go to Lausanne from Paris is by taking a bus, which costs on average $43 (€35).

This is compared to other ways of getting to Lausanne:

A bus is generally $45 (€37) less than a flight for the same journey. Taking a flight costs on average $88 (€72) from Paris to Lausanne.

A bus is $55 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Lausanne costing on average $98 (€80).

The quickest way to travel to Lausanne from Paris is by flight, which takes on average 1 h   compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:

In comparison, traveling by bus can take you on average 7 h 10 min.

In comparison, traveling by train can take you on average 3 h 41 min.

The distance from Paris to Lausanne is approximately 255 miles (412 km).

The average frequency per day from Paris to Lausanne is:

• Around 4 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Paris to Lausanne:

• Most travelers take a bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Lausanne, Beau-Site (Avenue du Grey).
• Most travelers take a train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Lausanne.

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 Flixbus to go to Lausanne by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Flixbus Paris to Lausanne tickets on Omio for $43 (€35).
• Travel with easyJet for flights to Lausanne. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for easyJet Paris to Lausanne tickets on Omio for $88 (€72).
• Travel with SNCF | TGV Lyria to go to Lausanne by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find SNCF | TGV Lyria Paris to Lausanne tickets on Omio for $98 (€80).

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

• You can travel directly by bus with BlaBlaCar.
• You can take a direct flight with Air France.

Direct services to Lausanne tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

When planning your trip from Paris to Lausanne, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to buy and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Bus tickets cost $43 (€35) one way on average.
• Plane tickets cost on average $88 (€72) one way.
• Train tickets cost $98 (€80) one way on average.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Paris to Lausanne online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.