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

The cheapest way to get from Lausanne to Lyon is to rideshare which costs €14 - €16 and takes 2h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lausanne to Lyon is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Lausanne and Lyon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lausanne and arriving at Lyon. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Lausanne and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Lausanne to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Lausanne and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Genève and Bellegarde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.

How far is it from Lausanne to Lyon?

The distance between Lausanne and Lyon is 221 km. The road distance is 210.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Lausanne to Lyon without a car is to bus which takes 3h 50m and costs €17 - €35.

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

The bus from Lausanne to Lyon takes 3h 50m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Lausanne to Lyon bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lausanne to Lyon train from?

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

Train or bus from Lausanne to Lyon?

The best way to get from Lausanne to Lyon is to bus which takes 3h 50m and costs €17 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €55 - €160 and takes 4h 2m.

Where does the Lausanne to Lyon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lausanne to Lyon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lausanne to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Lausanne to Lyon is 211 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Lausanne to Lyon.

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

Book your Lausanne to Lyon train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Lausanne to Lyon?

Book your Lausanne to Lyon bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3934+ hotels available in Lyon.

Can I share a ride from Lausanne to Lyon?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lausanne and Lyon. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Lausanne to Lyon - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Lausanne to Lyon by bus, train (Trenitalia, TGV), rideshare, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Lausanne to Lyonbus FlixBus 1629 / ...
3h 50m
€17–35
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Lausanne to Lyonrideshare 211.3 km
2h 45m
€14–16
Train
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Genèvetrain Re33 / ...
2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
4h 2m
€55–151
Drive 210.7 km
1. Drive from Lausanne to Lyoncar 210.7 km
2h 17m
€37–54

Lausanne to Lyon by bus

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Distance: 220.7 km
Duration: 3h 50m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Lausanne to Lyon every 4 hours. Tickets cost €18–30 and the journey takes 3h 50m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lausanne to Lyon Part Dieu via Genève and Bellegarde in around 4h 2m.

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