There are 9 ways to get from France to Lausanne by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, plane, train, 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.
Train (TGV)
best- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lausannetrain Tgv
5hCHF 102–162Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Paris to Lausanne500.4 km
6h 41mCHF 35Bus
- Take the bus from Paris to Lausannebus FlixBus 479
8h 13mCHF 42–67Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
- Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane CDG - GVA
- Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Lausannetrain
5h 1mCHF 120–295Train via Dijon
- Take the train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Dijontrain Tgv
- Take the train from Dijon Ville to Lausannetrain Tgv
5h 59mCHF 122–197Drive 501.8 km
- Drive from Paris to Lausannecar 501.8 km
5h 37mCHF 96–138Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane NTE - GVA
- Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Lausannetrain
4h 59mCHF 57–227Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train
- Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane NCE - GVA
- Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Lausannetrain
4h 47mCHF 52–147Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
- Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane TLS - GVA
- Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Lausannetrain
4h 41mCHF 67–222
France to Lausanne by subway and train (TGV)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from France to Lausanne is to rideshare which costs SFr 35 and takes 6h 41m.
The fastest way to get from France to Lausanne is to fly and train which takes 4h 41m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 230.
No, there is no direct bus from France to Lausanne. However, there are services departing from Châtelet and arriving at Lausanne via Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from France to Lausanne. However, there are services departing from Hôtel de Ville and arriving at Lausanne via Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
The distance between France and Lausanne is 561 km. The road distance is 501.8 km.
The best way to get from France to Lausanne without a car is to train which takes 5h and costs SFr 100 - SFr 170.
It takes approximately 5h to get from France to Lausanne, including transfers.
France to Lausanne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris station.
France to Lausanne train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.
The best way to get from France to Lausanne is to train which takes 5h and costs SFr 100 - SFr 170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 70 and takes 8h 13m.
What companies run services between France and Lausanne, Switzerland?
TGV inOui operates a train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lausanne 4 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 100–160 and the journey takes 3h 54m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris to Lausanne once daily. Tickets cost CHF 40–65 and the journey takes 6h 50m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–180
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Geneva International Airport via Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–180
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–110
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Friday, Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–160
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–250
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Geneva International Airport via Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–300
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–250
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–110
- Website
- luxair.lu
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Geneva International Airport via Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- CHF 290–300
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 100–160
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Dijon Ville to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–55
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Genève-Aéroport to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 20–35
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Dijon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 85–140
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Genève-Aéroport to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 20–35
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Genève-Aéroport to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 20–35
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Genève-Aéroport to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 20–35
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–65
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Paris to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 35
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
France to Lausanne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lausanne station.
France to Lausanne train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lausanne station.
Yes, the driving distance between France to Lausanne is 502 km. It takes approximately 5h 37m to drive from France to Lausanne.
There are 1235+ hotels available in Lausanne.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between France and Lausanne. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.