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

The cheapest way to get from Lausanne to Villars is to bus which costs €23 - €40 and takes 5h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lausanne to Villars is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Lausanne and Villars?

No, there is no direct bus from Lausanne to Villars. However, there are services departing from Lausanne and arriving at Eglise Villars via La Montat. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Lausanne and Villars?

No, there is no direct train from Lausanne to Villars. However, there are services departing from Lausanne and arriving at Lycee S. Weil via Geneve, Lyon Part Dieu and Chateaucreux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

How far is it from Lausanne to Villars?

The distance between Lausanne and Villars is 282 km. The road distance is 274.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Lausanne to Villars without a car is to train which takes 5h and costs €55 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 5h to get from Lausanne to Villars, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lausanne to Villars bus from?

Lausanne to Villars bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lausanne station.

Where do I catch the Lausanne to Villars train from?

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

Train or bus from Lausanne to Villars?

The best way to get from Lausanne to Villars is to train which takes 5h and costs €55 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €40 and takes 5h 8m.

Where does the Lausanne to Villars bus arrive?

Lausanne to Villars bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop station.

Where does the Lausanne to Villars train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lausanne to Villars?

Yes, the driving distance between Lausanne to Villars is 275 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Lausanne to Villars.

Where can I stay near Villars?

There are 806+ hotels available in Villars.

Lausanne to Villars - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Lausanne to Villars by train (Trenitalia, TGV), bus, train, car, or train (Trenitalia)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain Ter
5h
€57–134
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lausanne to Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 8m
€23–40
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lausanne Bus Station to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
2. Take the train from Lyon Perrache to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain Ter
5h 6m
€24–40
Drive 274.6 km
1. Drive from Lausanne to Villarscar 274.6 km
2h 58m
€49–70
Train via Ambérieu-en-Bugey
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Geneve to Amberieu En Bugeytrain Ter
3. Take the train from Amberieu En Bugey to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain Ter
6h 36m
€56–137

Lausanne to Villars by train and tram

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Distance: 281.9 km
Duration: 5h

What companies run services between Lausanne, Switzerland and Villars, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France?

You can take a train from Lausanne to Lycee S. Weil via Geneve, Lyon Part Dieu, St Etienne Chateaucreux, and Chateaucreux in around 5h. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lausanne to Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost €23–40 and the journey takes 4h 35m.

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