There are 5 ways to get from Lausanne to Val-Cenis by train, bus, train (Trenitalia, TGV), or car
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Train, bus via Geneva
best- Take the train from Lausanne to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanetrain Ter
6h 56m€43–123Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lausanne to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanebus Autocar
7h 3m€34–56Train
- Take the train from Lausanne to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
- Take the train from Bellegarde to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Ter
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanetrain Ter
7h 17m€58–171Drive 249.9 km
- Drive from Lausanne to Val-Ceniscar 249.9 km
3h 7m€44–64Train, bus
- Take the train from Lausanne to Annemassetrain
- Take the bus from Annemasse to Chambérybus
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanetrain Ter
7h 24m€51–140
Lausanne to Val-Cenis by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lausanne to Val-Cenis is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Lausanne to Val-Cenis is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Lausanne to Val-Cenis. However, there are services departing from Lausanne and arriving at Termignon - Maison Vanoise via Chambery Challes Les Eaux and Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Lausanne to Val-Cenis. However, there are services departing from Lausanne and arriving at Modane via Genève, Bellegarde and Chambery Challes Les Eaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
The distance between Lausanne and Val-Cenis is 270 km. The road distance is 249.9 km.
The best way to get from Lausanne to Val-Cenis without a car is to train and bus via Geneva which takes 6h 56m and costs €40 - €130.
It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Lausanne to Val-Cenis, including transfers.
Lausanne to Val-Cenis bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lausanne station.
Lausanne to Val-Cenis train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lausanne station.
The best way to get from Lausanne to Val-Cenis is to bus which takes 7h 3m and costs €30 - €60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €55 - €180 and takes 7h 17m.
What companies run services between Lausanne, Switzerland and Val-Cenis, France?
You can take a bus from Lausanne to Termignon - Maison Vanoise via Chambéry - Bus Station, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, Modane, and Gare Routiere in around 7h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lausanne to Termignon - Maison Vanoise via Genève, Bellegarde, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, Modane, and Gare Routiere in around 7h 17m.
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Lausanne to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €21–70
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Lausanne to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €21–70
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Lausanne to Annemasse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–85
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Lausanne to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–65
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €45–65
- 2nd Class
- €21–28
Train from Lausanne to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–65
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €45–65
- 2nd Class
- €21–28
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Bellegarde to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–23
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Lausanne to Chambéry - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–24
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lausanne to Chambéry - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Annemasse to Chambéry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- zou.maregionsud.fr
Bus from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- https://zou.maregionsud.fr/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Lausanne to Val-Cenis bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Chambéry - Bus Station.
Lausanne to Val-Cenis train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Genève station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lausanne to Val-Cenis is 250 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Lausanne to Val-Cenis.
There are 7005+ hotels available in Val-Cenis.

































