The average train between Lausanne and Lyon takes 3h 33m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Lausanne to Lyon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 6 times a week between Lausanne and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 7:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lausanne is at 2:23 PM which arrives into Lyon at 5:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Genève and take an average of 3h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


4h 6m • 2 changes

2h 56m • 2 changes

3h 3m • 2 changes

3h 52m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Lausanne to Lyon? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Lausanne to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Lausanne station and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu station via Genève station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
Lausanne to Lyon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lausanne station.
Lausanne to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
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The distance between Lausanne and Lyon is 161.9 km. The road distance is 211 km.
You can take a train from Lausanne to Lyon Part Dieu via Genève and Bellegarde in around 4h 3m.