What is the cheapest way to get from Gare Montparnasse to Lausanne?

The cheapest way to get from Gare Montparnasse to Lausanne is to bus via Paris which costs SFr 40 - SFr 75 and takes 8h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gare Montparnasse to Lausanne?

The fastest way to get from Gare Montparnasse to Lausanne is to fly and train which takes 4h 50m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 320.

Is there a direct bus between Gare Montparnasse and Lausanne?

No, there is no direct bus from Gare Montparnasse to Lausanne. However, there are services departing from Maine - Vaugirard and arriving at Lausanne via Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Gare Montparnasse and Lausanne?

No, there is no direct train from Gare Montparnasse to Lausanne. However, there are services departing from Paris Gare De Lyon and arriving at Lausanne via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.

How far is it from Gare Montparnasse to Lausanne?

The distance between Gare Montparnasse and Lausanne is 482 km. The road distance is 500.8 km.

How do I travel from Gare Montparnasse to Lausanne without a car?

The best way to get from Gare Montparnasse to Lausanne without a car is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 150.

How long does it take to get from Gare Montparnasse to Lausanne?

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Gare Montparnasse to Lausanne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gare Montparnasse to Lausanne bus from?

Gare Montparnasse to Lausanne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris station.

Where do I catch the Gare Montparnasse to Lausanne train from?

Gare Montparnasse to Lausanne train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Train or bus from Gare Montparnasse to Lausanne?

The best way to get from Gare Montparnasse to Lausanne is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 150. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 75 and takes 8h 29m.

Where does the Gare Montparnasse to Lausanne bus arrive?

Gare Montparnasse to Lausanne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lausanne station.

Where does the Gare Montparnasse to Lausanne train arrive?

Gare Montparnasse to Lausanne train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lausanne station.

Can I drive from Gare Montparnasse to Lausanne?

Yes, the driving distance between Gare Montparnasse to Lausanne is 501 km. It takes approximately 5h 33m to drive from Gare Montparnasse to Lausanne.

Where can I stay near Lausanne?

There are 717+ hotels available in Lausanne.

Gare Montparnasse to Lausanne - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Gare Montparnasse to Lausanne by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train (TGV)
best
1. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lausannetrain Tgv
5h 14m
CHF 90–150
Bus via Paris
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris to Lausannebus FlixBus 479 / ...
8h 29m
CHF 42–72
Drive 500.8 km
1. Drive from Gare Montparnasse to Lausannecar 500.8 km
5h 33m
CHF 81–117
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane CDG - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Lausannetrain
5h 19m
CHF 129–333
Bus
1. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lausannebus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 5m
CHF 47–87
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane CDG - LYS
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
3. Take the train from Genève to Lausannetrain
7h 24m
CHF 154–388
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CDG - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Lausannetrain
7h 10m
CHF 168–483
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Basel (BSL)plane CDG - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Lausannetrain
7h 19m
CHF 166–458
Fly Paris Orly Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ORY - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Lausannetrain
4h 50m
CHF 102–318

Gare Montparnasse to Lausanne by bus and train (TGV)

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Distance: 482.1 km
Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Gare Montparnasse, Île-de-France, France and Lausanne, Switzerland?

TGV inOui operates a train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lausanne every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 90–150 and the journey takes 3h 43m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris to Lausanne twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 40–70 and the journey takes 6h 50m.

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