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How to get fromValence to Lausanneby train, bus, car, or train (TGV, Renfe)

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Valence Ville to Genevetrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Genève to Lausannetrain train Re33 / ...
    4h 22m
    CHF 65–102

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Valence to Lausannebus bus FlixBus N1156
    6h
    CHF 26–40

  3. Drive  275.1 km

    1. Drive from Valence to Lausannecar car 275.1 km
    3h 3m
    CHF 53–77

  4. Train via Lyon

    1. Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Genève to Lausannetrain train Ic1 / ...
    4h 38m
    CHF 59–105

  5. Train, line 272 bus

    1. Take the train from Valence Ville to Annecytrain train K21
    2. Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Bachet-Garebus bus 272
    3. Take the train from Lancy-Bachet to Lausannetrain train
    6h 13m
    CHF 78–113

Valence to Lausanne by train

Calendar42Weekly Trains
Duration4h 22mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 327.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 22m

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

You can take a train from Valence Ville to Lausanne via Genève in around 4h 22m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Valence to Lausanne 6 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 26–40 and the journey takes 6h.

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