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

The cheapest way to get from Lausanne to Orsay is to bus which costs €45 - €70 and takes 8h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lausanne to Orsay is to train and fly which takes 4h 52m and costs €95 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Lausanne and Orsay?

No, there is no direct bus from Lausanne to Orsay. However, there are services departing from Lausanne and arriving at Bois Persan via Gare de Massy - Palaiseau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Lausanne and Orsay?

No, there is no direct train from Lausanne to Orsay. However, there are services departing from Lausanne and arriving at Orsay - Ville via Frasne, Paris Gare de Lyon and Châtelet - Les Halles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.

How far is it from Lausanne to Orsay?

The distance between Lausanne and Orsay is 505 km. The road distance is 496 km.

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

The best way to get from Lausanne to Orsay without a car is to train via Frasne which takes 5h 32m and costs €110 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Lausanne to Orsay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lausanne to Orsay bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lausanne to Orsay train from?

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

Train or bus from Lausanne to Orsay?

The best way to get from Lausanne to Orsay is to train via Frasne which takes 5h 32m and costs €110 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 8h 1m.

Where does the Lausanne to Orsay bus arrive?

Lausanne to Orsay bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris - Massy-Palaiseau station.

Where does the Lausanne to Orsay train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lausanne to Orsay?

Yes, the driving distance between Lausanne to Orsay is 496 km. It takes approximately 5h 25m to drive from Lausanne to Orsay.

Where can I stay near Orsay?

There are 18128+ hotels available in Orsay.

Lausanne to Orsay - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Lausanne to Orsay by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

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Train via Frasne
best
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Frasnetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Frasne to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
5h 32m
€111–167
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lausanne to Paris - Massy-Palaiseaubus FlixBus N799
8h 1m
€45–70
Drive 496 km
1. Drive from Lausanne to Orsaycar 496 km
5h 25m
€90–129
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
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
3. Take the train from Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 to Orsay - Villetrain
5h 48m
€136–325
Train
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Annemassetrain Re33
2. Take the train from Annemasse to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
7h 41m
€141–224
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 52m
€98–309
Train to Basel, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BSL - CDG
3. Take the train from Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 to Orsay - Villetrain
7h 27m
€178–383
Train, bus, bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Genèvetrain
2. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stopbus
4. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LYS - CDG
5. Take the train from Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 to Orsay - Villetrain
8h 2m
€139–406

Lausanne to Orsay by train

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Distance: 504.8 km
Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Lausanne, Switzerland and Orsay, Île-de-France, France?

You can take a train from Lausanne to Orsay - Ville via Frasne, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Châtelet - Les Halles in around 5h 32m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lausanne to Paris - Massy-Palaiseau twice daily. Tickets cost €45–70 and the journey takes 7h 45m.

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