There are 4 ways to get from Valmeinier to Lausanne by train, bus, train (TGV), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from St Michel Valloire to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Ter
- Take the bus from Chambéry - Bus Station to Lausannebus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 45mCHF 56–79Drive 228.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Valmeinier to Lausannecar 228.2 km
2h 48mCHF 44–64Train
- Take the train from St Michel Valloire to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Ter
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Genevetrain Ter
- Take the train from Genève to Lausannetrain Ic1 / ...
4h 51mCHF 81–117Bus
- Take the bus from St Michel Valloire to Chambery Challes Les Eauxbus Autocar
- Take the bus from Chambéry - Bus Station to Lausannebus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 31mCHF 57–77
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Valmeinier to Lausanne is to drive which costs SFr 40 - SFr 65 and takes 2h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Valmeinier to Lausanne is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 65.
No, there is no direct bus from Valmeinier to Lausanne. However, there are services departing from St Michel Valloire and arriving at Lausanne via Chambéry - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Valmeinier to Lausanne. However, there are services departing from St Michel Valloire and arriving at Lausanne via Chambery Challes Les Eaux and Genève. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
The distance between Valmeinier and Lausanne is 249 km. The road distance is 228.2 km.
The best way to get from Valmeinier to Lausanne without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 45m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 80.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Valmeinier to Lausanne, including transfers.
Valmeinier to Lausanne bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from St Michel Valloire station.
Valmeinier to Lausanne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Michel Valloire station.
The best way to get from Valmeinier to Lausanne is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 80 and takes 5h 31m.
What companies run services between Valmeinier, France and Lausanne, Switzerland?
You can take a vehicle from Valmeinier to Lausanne via St Michel Valloire, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, and Genève in around 4h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Valmeinier to Lausanne via St Michel Valloire, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, and Chambéry - Bus Station in around 5h 31m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Michel Valloire to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 14–23
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Michel Valloire to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 14–23
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–28
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from St Michel Valloire to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 15–23
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from St Michel Valloire to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 15–23
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Genève to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–29
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Chambéry - Bus Station to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 11–19
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Chambéry - Bus Station to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 11–19
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Chambéry - Bus Station to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 12–19
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Chambéry - Bus Station to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 12–19
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from St Michel Valloire to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 15–21
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Valmeinier to Lausanne bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Chambery Challes Les Eaux station.
Valmeinier to Lausanne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Chambery Challes Les Eaux station.
Yes, the driving distance between Valmeinier to Lausanne is 228 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Valmeinier to Lausanne.
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