There are 5 ways to get from Lausanne to Ars-sur-Formans by bus, train (Trenitalia, TGV), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Lausanne Bus Station to Geneva Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Bourg-en-Bressebus
- Take the bus from Sncf to Villagebus A19
5h 37m€16–27Train
- Take the train from Lausanne to Genèvetrain Re33 / ...
- Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
6h 4m€60–164Drive 199.9 km
- Drive from Lausanne to Ars-sur-Formanscar 199.9 km
2h 18m€35–51Train, bus via Geneva
- Take the train from Lausanne to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Bourg-en-Bressebus
- Take the bus from Sncf to Villagebus A19
5h 39m€32–87Train, bus
- Take the train from Lausanne to Annemassetrain
- Take the train from Annemasse to Bourg En Bressetrain Tgv
- Take the bus from Sncf to Villagebus A19
6h 32m€51–122
Lausanne to Ars-sur-Formans by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lausanne to Ars-sur-Formans is to bus which costs €16 - €27 and takes 5h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Lausanne to Ars-sur-Formans is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Lausanne station to Ars-sur-Formans. However, there are services departing from Lausanne Bus Station and arriving at Village via Geneva - Bus Station and Sncf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Lausanne to Ars-sur-Formans. However, there are services departing from Lausanne and arriving at Villefranche Sur Saone via Genève, Bellegarde and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
The distance between Lausanne and Ars-sur-Formans is 219 km. The road distance is 199.9 km.
The best way to get from Lausanne to Ars-sur-Formans without a car is to bus which takes 5h 37m and costs €16 - €27.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Lausanne to Ars-sur-Formans, including transfers.
Lausanne to Ars-sur-Formans bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Lausanne Bus Station.
Lausanne to Ars-sur-Formans train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lausanne station.
The best way to get from Lausanne to Ars-sur-Formans is to bus which takes 5h 37m and costs €16 - €27. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €60 - €170 and takes 6h 4m.
What companies run services between Lausanne, Switzerland and Ars-sur-Formans, France?
You can take a bus from Lausanne Bus Station to Village via Geneva - Bus Station and Sncf in around 5h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lausanne to Village via Genève, Bellegarde, Lyon Part Dieu, Villefranche Sur Saone, and Gare Routiere in around 6h 4m.
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Lausanne to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €21–70
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Lausanne to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €21–70
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Lausanne to Annemasse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–85
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Lausanne to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–65
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €45–65
- 2nd Class
- €21–28
Train from Lausanne to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–65
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €45–65
- 2nd Class
- €21–28
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Annemasse to Bourg En Bresse
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- [email protected]
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Lausanne Bus Station to Geneva Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Bourg-en-Bresse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Bourg-en-Bresse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- 04 74 22 01 77
- Website
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
Bus from Sncf to Village
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
Bus from Sncf to Village
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
Bus from Sncf to Village
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
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More Questions & Answers
Lausanne to Ars-sur-Formans bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Geneva Bus Station.
Lausanne to Ars-sur-Formans train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Genève station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lausanne to Ars-sur-Formans is 200 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Lausanne to Ars-sur-Formans.
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