What is the cheapest way to get from Alsace to Lausanne?

The cheapest way to get from Alsace to Lausanne is to bus which costs SFr 24 - SFr 50 and takes 5h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alsace to Lausanne?

The fastest way to get from Alsace to Lausanne is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 65.

Is there a direct bus between Alsace and Lausanne?

No, there is no direct bus from Alsace to Lausanne. However, there are services departing from Dambach and arriving at Lausanne via Colmar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Alsace and Lausanne?

No, there is no direct train from Alsace to Lausanne. However, there are services departing from Scherwiller and arriving at Lausanne via Selestat and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.

How far is it from Alsace to Lausanne?

The distance between Alsace and Lausanne is 280 km. The road distance is 256.4 km.

How do I travel from Alsace to Lausanne without a car?

The best way to get from Alsace to Lausanne without a car is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 230.

How long does it take to get from Alsace to Lausanne?

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Alsace to Lausanne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alsace to Lausanne bus from?

Alsace to Lausanne bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Colmar station.

Where do I catch the Alsace to Lausanne train from?

Alsace to Lausanne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Selestat station.

Train or bus from Alsace to Lausanne?

The best way to get from Alsace to Lausanne is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 24 - SFr 50 and takes 5h 45m.

Where does the Alsace to Lausanne bus arrive?

Alsace to Lausanne bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lausanne station.

Where does the Alsace to Lausanne train arrive?

Alsace to Lausanne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Basel Sbb station.

Can I drive from Alsace to Lausanne?

Yes, the driving distance between Alsace to Lausanne is 256 km. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Alsace to Lausanne.

How do I get a train ticket from Alsace to Lausanne?

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Where can I stay near Lausanne?

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There are 3 ways to get from Alsace to Lausanne by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Selestat to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Lausannetrain Ic51
4h 16m
CHF 76–226
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Colmar to Lausannebus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 45m
CHF 25–47
Drive 256.4 km
1. Drive from Alsace to Lausannecar 256.4 km
3h 38m
CHF 42–61

Alsace to Lausanne by train

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Distance: 279.8 km
Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between Alsace, Grand Est, France and Lausanne, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Scherwiller to Lausanne via Selestat, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 4h 16m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Colmar to Lausanne once daily. Tickets cost CHF 21–40 and the journey takes 4h 15m.

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