How to travel from Paris to Lausanne

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Travel Information from Paris to Lausanne

Distance255 miles (412 km)
Available travel modesBus, train or flight
Ticket price range$33 - $99
Cheapest modeBus • $33 (€30) • 7 h 10 min
Fastest modeFlight • $83 (€75) • 1 h
Popular travel companiesFlixBus, Air France or SNCF | TGV Lyria

Take a bus, train or flight to travel 255 miles (412 km) from Paris to Lausanne. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus, Air France or SNCF | TGV Lyria among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Paris to Lausanne.

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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.

BlaBlaCar Bus4787 · 7669
11:55PM12h20
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
12:15PMLausanne, Parking du Vélodrome
$621One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

BlaBlaCar Bus4787 · 7669
11:55PM12h20
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
12:15PMLausanne, Parking du Vélodrome
$621One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Air FranceAF1542
07:00AM1h10
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
08:10AMGeneva International Airport
$3051One-way
0 transfers

Other options

SNCF | TGV Lyria9269
11:56AM3h43
Paris Gare de Lyon
03:39PMLausanne station
$2241One-way
0 transfers
SNCF | TGV Lyria9277
05:56PM3h43
Paris Gare de Lyon
09:39PMLausanne station
$2241One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar Bus5133 · 51822
11:20PM12h25
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
11:45AMLausanne, Parking du Vélodrome
$751One-way
1 transfer
BlaBlaCar Bus94763 · 30506
06:15PM12h25
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
06:40AMLausanne, Parking du Vélodrome
$661One-way
1 transfer
BlaBlaCar Bus50841 · 50824
11:15PM10h40
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
09:55AMLausanne, Parking du Vélodrome
$801One-way
1 transfer
Air FranceAF1542+SBBIC 905 | 905
07:00AM3h14
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
10:14AMLausanne station
$3311One-way
1 transfer
Air FranceAF1542+SBBRE 33 18465 | 18465
07:00AM3h29
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
10:29AMLausanne station
$3311One-way
1 transfer
Air FranceAF1542+SBBIR 15 2517 | 2517
07:00AM3h37
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
10:37AMLausanne station
$3311One-way
1 transfer

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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 ways to get from Paris to Lausanne: bus, train or flight.

The cheapest way to go to Lausanne from Paris is by taking a bus, which costs on average $33 (€30).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Paris to Lausanne:

Taking a bus costs $50 (€45) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $83 (€75).

A bus is $65 (€59) less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Paris to Lausanne costing on average $99 (€89).

The quickest way to travel between Paris and Lausanne is by flight, which takes on average 1 h   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Bus takes on average 7 h 10 min.

Train takes on average 3 h 41 min.

Lausanne is approximately 255 miles (412 km) away from Paris.

The average frequency per day from Paris to Lausanne is:

  • 7 buses per day.
  • 34 flights a day.
  • 5 trains per day.

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

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

  • Buses from Paris to Lausanne most often leave from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome.
  • Trains mostly depart from Paris Gare de Lyon and arrive in Lausanne.

The following travel companies offer services from Paris to Lausanne:

  • Travel with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Lausanne by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus Paris to Lausanne tickets on Omio for $33 (€30).
  • Air France, easyJet, KLM, Lufthansa, LAER or Air Baltic can get you to Lausanne by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with easyJet from Paris to Lausanne for $83 (€75) on Omio.
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV Lyria or TGV INOUI for trains to Lausanne. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for SNCF | TGV Lyria Paris to Lausanne tickets on Omio for $99 (€89).

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

  • You can find 4 direct buses per day to take to Lausanne with FlixBus.
  • You'll find 8 direct flights a day to Lausanne with Air France.
  • You can find 5 direct trains per day to take to Lausanne with SNCF | TGV Lyria or TGV INOUI.

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 route.

Omio customers who travel from Paris to Lausanne often also extend their vacation to go to Milan, Geneva, Zurich or 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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