There are 7 ways to get from Lausanne to Sainte-Maxime by train (Trenitalia, TGV), bus, car, train, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Lausanne to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
- Take the train from Geneve to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Saint-Raphaël-Valescuretrain
9h 12m€144–268Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lausanne to Fréjus - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 35m€52–87Drive 493.7 km
- Drive from Lausanne to Sainte-Maximecar 493.7 km
6h 32m€89–128Train to Geneva International Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Lausanne to Genève-Aéroporttrain
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane GVA - NCE
- Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Saint-Raphaël Valescuretrain
7h 36m€80–188Train to Zurich Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Lausanne to Zürich Flughafentrain
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane ZRH - NCE
- Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Saint-Raphaël Valescuretrain
9h 12m€189–398Train to Basel, fly, train
- Take the train from Lausanne to Basel SBBtrain
- Fly from Basel (BSL) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane BSL - NCE
- Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Saint-Raphaël Valescuretrain
9h 31m€123–304Train, train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly
- Take the train from Lausanne to Genèvetrain
- Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane LYS - NCE
- Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Saint-Raphaël Valescuretrain
9h 38m€164–409
Lausanne to Sainte-Maxime by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lausanne to Sainte-Maxime is to bus which costs €50 - €90 and takes 12h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Lausanne to Sainte-Maxime is to drive which takes 6h 32m and costs €85 - €130.
No, there is no direct bus from Lausanne to Sainte-Maxime. However, there are services departing from Lausanne and arriving at Théâtre de la Mer via Fréjus Gare Routière and Gare Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Lausanne to Sainte-Maxime. However, there are services departing from Lausanne and arriving at Saint-Raphaël-Valescure via Geneve and Marseille-Saint-Charles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.
The distance between Lausanne and Sainte-Maxime is 722 km. The road distance is 493.7 km.
The best way to get from Lausanne to Sainte-Maxime without a car is to train which takes 9h 12m and costs €140 - €270.
It takes approximately 9h 12m to get from Lausanne to Sainte-Maxime, including transfers.
Lausanne to Sainte-Maxime bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lausanne station.
Lausanne to Sainte-Maxime train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lausanne station.
The best way to get from Lausanne to Sainte-Maxime is to train which takes 9h 12m and costs €140 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 12h 35m.
What companies run services between Lausanne, Switzerland and Sainte-Maxime, France?
You can take a train from Lausanne to Théâtre de la Mer via Geneve, Marseille St Charles, Marseille-Saint-Charles, Saint-Raphaël-Valescure, and Gare Routière in around 9h 12m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lausanne to Fréjus - Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost €45–80 and the journey takes 10h 35m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–130
Flights from Basel to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–170
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €80–260
Train from Lausanne to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €19–30
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Lausanne to Genève-Aéroport
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Lausanne to Zürich Flughafen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €75–120
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Lausanne to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–90
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Lausanne to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €19–30
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lausanne to Fréjus - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Lausanne to Sainte-Maxime bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Fréjus - Bus Station.
Lausanne to Sainte-Maxime train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Genève station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lausanne to Sainte-Maxime is 494 km. It takes approximately 6h 32m to drive from Lausanne to Sainte-Maxime.
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