What is the cheapest way to get from Lausanne to Gare de Lyon?

The cheapest way to get from Lausanne to Gare de Lyon is to bus via Paris which costs €45 - €80 and takes 7h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lausanne to Gare de Lyon?

The fastest way to get from Lausanne to Gare de Lyon is to train and fly which takes 4h 45m and costs €90 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Lausanne and Gare de Lyon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lausanne and arriving at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Lausanne and Gare de Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Lausanne to Gare de Lyon. However, there are services departing from Lausanne and arriving at Paris Gare De Lyon via Vallorbe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.

How far is it from Lausanne to Gare de Lyon?

The distance between Lausanne and Gare de Lyon is 477 km. The road distance is 500.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Lausanne to Gare de Lyon without a car is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs €100 - €190.

How long does it take to get from Lausanne to Gare de Lyon?

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Lausanne to Gare de Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lausanne to Gare de Lyon bus from?

Lausanne to Gare de Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lausanne station.

Where do I catch the Lausanne to Gare de Lyon train from?

Lausanne to Gare de Lyon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lausanne station.

Train or bus from Lausanne to Gare de Lyon?

The best way to get from Lausanne to Gare de Lyon is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs €100 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 7h 32m.

Where does the Lausanne to Gare de Lyon bus arrive?

Lausanne to Gare de Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

Where does the Lausanne to Gare de Lyon train arrive?

Lausanne to Gare de Lyon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Vallorbe station.

Can I drive from Lausanne to Gare de Lyon?

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

How do I get a train ticket from Lausanne to Gare de Lyon?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Vallorbetrain R3 / ...
2. Take the train from Vallorbe to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
4h 51m
€102–190
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lausanne to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 56m
€45–90
Bus via Paris
1. Take the bus from Lausanne to Parisbus FlixBus 479 / ...
7h 32m
€48–76
Drive 500.7 km
1. Drive from Lausanne to Gare de Lyoncar 500.7 km
5h 33m
€88–127
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane GVA - CDG
5h 8m
€137–359
Train to Basel, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BSL - CDG
6h 47m
€180–496
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane ZRH - CDG
6h 44m
€185–527
Train, train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Genèvetrain
2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
3. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LYS - CDG
7h 52m
€182–454
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane GVA - ORY
4h 45m
€94–322

Lausanne to Gare de Lyon by train

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Distance: 476.7 km
Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Lausanne, Switzerland and Gare de Lyon, France?

You can take a train from Lausanne to Paris Gare De Lyon via Vallorbe in around 4h 51m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lausanne to Paris once daily. Tickets cost €40–75 and the journey takes 7h 10m.

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