There are 4 ways to get from Étalans to Lausanne by train, bus, night bus or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train • 3h 55m
Cheapest option
Bus, line 380 bus, night bus • 5h 43m
2 alternative options
Bus, line 380 bus, train • 4h 26m
Drive • 1h 23m
Étalans to Lausanne by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Étalans to Lausanne is to drive which costs €19 - €28 and takes 1h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Étalans to Lausanne is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs €19 - €28.
No, there is no direct bus from Étalans to Lausanne. However, there are services departing from Étalans and arriving at Lausanne, gare via Le Locle, gare/centre ville and Neuchâtel, gare sud. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Étalans to Lausanne. However, there are services departing from Étalans and arriving at Lausanne via Besançon Viotte and Mouchard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
The distance between Étalans and Lausanne is 182 km. The road distance is 101.3 km.
The best way to get from Étalans to Lausanne without a car is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Étalans to Lausanne, including transfers.
Étalans to Lausanne bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Étalans station.
Étalans to Lausanne train services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Étalans station.
Étalans to Lausanne bus services, operated by Swiss PostAuto, arrive at Lausanne, gare station.
- Distance: 182 km
- Duration: 3h 55m
What companies run services between Étalans, France and Lausanne, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Étalans to Lausanne via Besançon Viotte and Mouchard in around 3h 55m.
Train from Étalans to Besançon Viotte
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
Train from Besançon Viotte to Mouchard
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
Rome2Rio's guide to SNCF
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Besancon Viotte to Mouchard
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 6 - SFr 15
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- SFr 6 - SFr 10
- Rail 1st Class
- SFr 10 - SFr 15
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Mouchard to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 25 - SFr 55
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- SFr 25 - SFr 35
- 1st Class
- SFr 40 - SFr 55
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 848 44 66 88
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Neuchâtel to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- SFr 29 - SFr 55
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Bus from Étalans to Le Locle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- SFr 9 - SFr 14
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- Phone
- +41 584483500
- info@postauto.ch
- Website
- postauto.ch
Bus from Le Locle, gare/centre ville to Neuchâtel, gare sud
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- SFr 4 - SFr 6
- Website
- https://www.postauto.ch
Night bus from Neuchâtel, gare sud to Lausanne, gare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- SFr 7 - SFr 10
- Website
- https://www.postauto.ch
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Étalans to Lausanne train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lausanne station.
Yes, the driving distance between Étalans to Lausanne is 101 km. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Étalans to Lausanne.
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