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

The cheapest way to get from Paris to Lausanne is to rideshare which costs SFr 36 and takes 6h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paris to Lausanne is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 170.

Is there a direct bus between Paris and Lausanne?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Paris and arriving at Lausanne. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Paris and Lausanne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Paris Gare De Lyon and arriving at Lausanne. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 56m.

How far is it from Paris to Lausanne?

The distance between Paris and Lausanne is 559 km. The road distance is 501.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Paris to Lausanne without a car is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 170.

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

The train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lausanne takes 3h 56m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Paris to Lausanne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Paris to Lausanne train from?

Paris to Lausanne train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Train or bus from Paris to Lausanne?

The best way to get from Paris to Lausanne is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 170. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 65 and takes 7h 53m.

Where does the Paris to Lausanne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Paris to Lausanne train arrive?

Paris to Lausanne train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lausanne station.

Can I drive from Paris to Lausanne?

Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Lausanne is 502 km. It takes approximately 5h 37m to drive from Paris to Lausanne.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Lausanne?

There are 1273+ hotels available in Lausanne.

Can I share a ride from Paris to Lausanne?

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

Paris to Lausanne - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, plane, and car

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There are 10 ways to get from Paris to Lausanne by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, plane, train, or car

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Train (TGV)
best
1. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lausannetrain Tgv
3h 56m
CHF 100–170
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Paris to Lausannerideshare 500.4 km
6h 41m
CHF 36
Bus via Paris
1. Take the bus from Paris to Lausannebus FlixBus 479
7h 53m
CHF 37–62
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane CDG - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Lausannetrain
4h 58m
CHF 128–326
Bus
1. Take the bus from Paris to Lausannebus FlixBus N799 / ...
8h 5m
CHF 40–85
Drive 501.8 km
1. Drive from Paris to Lausannecar 501.8 km
5h 37m
CHF 82–119
Fly Paris Orly Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ORY - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Lausannetrain
4h 50m
CHF 87–303
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane CDG - LYS
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
3. Take the train from Genève to Lausannetrain
6h 58m
CHF 162–417
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CDG - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Lausannetrain
6h 50m
CHF 166–501
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Basel (BSL)plane CDG - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Lausannetrain
6h 58m
CHF 162–462

Paris to Lausanne by train (TGV)

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Distance: 559 km
Duration: 3h 56m

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

TGV inOui operates a train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lausanne every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 100–170 and the journey takes 3h 56m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris to Lausanne once daily. Tickets cost CHF 35–60 and the journey takes 6h 50m.

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