There are 9 ways to get from Lausanne to Albi by train (Trenitalia, TGV, Renfe), train, bus, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia, TGV)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Montpellier
best- Take the train from Lausanne to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
- Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Toulouse Matabiautrain Ter
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Villetrain Ter
10h 7m€141–299Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Lausanne to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Rodezbus
- Take the train from Rodez to Albi Madeleinetrain Ter
12h 45m€68–150Drive 579.8 km
- Drive from Lausanne to Albicar 579.8 km
7h 3m€105–151Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
- Take the train from Lausanne to Genève-Aéroporttrain
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane GVA - TLS
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Villetrain
6h 18m€83–290Train
- Take the train from Lausanne to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
- Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Toulouse Matabiautrain Tgv
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Villetrain Ter
10h 13m€161–289Bus
- Take the bus from Lausanne to Toulousebus FlixBus N1156
- Take the bus from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Villebus Autocar
15h 5m€79–116Train, train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Take the train from Lausanne to Genèvetrain
- Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane LYS - TLS
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Villetrain
8h 20m€113–363Train to Basel, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
- Take the train from Lausanne to Basel SBBtrain
- Fly from Basel (BSL) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane BSL - TLS
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Villetrain
8h 12m€134–331Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
- Take the train from Lausanne to Genève-Aéroporttrain
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane GVA - BOD
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Toulouse Matabiautrain
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Villetrain
9h 44m€114–334
Lausanne to Albi by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lausanne to Albi is to train and bus which costs €65 - €150 and takes 12h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Lausanne to Albi is to train and fly which takes 6h 18m and costs €80 - €290.
No, there is no direct bus from Lausanne to Albi. However, there are services departing from Lausanne and arriving at Albi Ville via Toulouse Matabiau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Lausanne to Albi. However, there are services departing from Lausanne and arriving at Albi Ville via Geneve, Lyon Part Dieu, Montpellier Saint-Roch and Toulouse Matabiau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 7m.
The distance between Lausanne and Albi is 851 km. The road distance is 579.8 km.
The best way to get from Lausanne to Albi without a car is to train via Montpellier which takes 10h 7m and costs €140 - €300.
It takes approximately 10h 7m to get from Lausanne to Albi, including transfers.
Lausanne to Albi bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lausanne station.
Lausanne to Albi train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lausanne station.
The best way to get from Lausanne to Albi is to train via Montpellier which takes 10h 7m and costs €140 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €120 and takes 15h 5m.
What companies run services between Lausanne, Switzerland and Albi, France?
You can take a train from Lausanne to Albi Ville via Geneve, Lyon Part Dieu, Montpellier Saint-Roch, and Toulouse Matabiau in around 10h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lausanne to Albi Ville via Toulouse and Toulouse Matabiau in around 15h 5m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €45–200
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–170
Flights from Basel to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €65–200
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–180
Train from Lausanne to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €18–28
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Lausanne to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €18–28
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Lausanne to Genève-Aéroport
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €20–30
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Lausanne to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €18–28
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Lausanne to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €18–28
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Lausanne to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–80
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Lausanne to Genève-Aéroport
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €20–30
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Rodez
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Lausanne to Albi bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Toulouse station.
Lausanne to Albi train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Genève station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lausanne to Albi is 580 km. It takes approximately 7h 3m to drive from Lausanne to Albi.
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