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

The cheapest way to get from Lausanne to Espalion is to bus which costs €45 - €90 and takes 13h.

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

The fastest way to get from Lausanne to Espalion is to drive which takes 5h 50m and costs €80 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Lausanne and Espalion?

No, there is no direct bus from Lausanne to Espalion. However, there are services departing from Lausanne and arriving at ESPALION - Boulevard J. Poulenc via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and RODEZ - Gare SNCF/Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h.

How far is it from Lausanne to Espalion?

The distance between Lausanne and Espalion is 632 km. The road distance is 480 km.

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

The best way to get from Lausanne to Espalion without a car is to train and bus which takes 12h 56m and costs €65 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 12h 56m to get from Lausanne to Espalion, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lausanne to Espalion bus from?

Lausanne to Espalion bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lausanne station.

Where does the Lausanne to Espalion bus arrive?

Lausanne to Espalion bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.

Can I drive from Lausanne to Espalion?

Yes, the driving distance between Lausanne to Espalion is 480 km. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from Lausanne to Espalion.

Where can I stay near Espalion?

There are 609+ hotels available in Espalion.

Lausanne to Espalion - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Rodezbus
12h 56m
€65–143
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1. Take the bus from Lausanne to Lyonbus FlixBus 1616 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Rodezbus BlaBlaCar Bus
13h
€50–90
Drive 480 km
1. Drive from Lausanne to Espalioncar 480 km
5h 50m
€85–122

Lausanne to Espalion by train, foot, and bus

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12h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 632.4 km
Duration: 12h 56m

What companies run services between Lausanne, Switzerland and Espalion, Occitanie, France?

You can take a bus from Lausanne to ESPALION - Boulevard J. Poulenc via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station, Rodez, and RODEZ - Gare SNCF/Routière in around 13h.

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