There are 4 ways to get from Valmeinier to Lausanne by train (TGV), train, bus, 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
best- 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 67–158Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from St Jean De Maurienne Arvan to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Ter
- Take the bus from Chambéry - Bus Station to Lausannebus BlaBlaCar Bus
6hCHF 24–51Drive 228.2 km
- Drive from Valmeinier to Lausannecar 228.2 km
2h 48mCHF 38–55Bus
- Take the bus from St Michel Valloire to Chambery Challes Les Eauxbus Autocar
- Take the bus from Chambéry - Bus Station to Lausannebus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 5mCHF 30–49
Valmeinier to Lausanne by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Valmeinier to Lausanne is to train and bus which costs SFr 24 - SFr 55 and takes 6h.
The fastest way to get from Valmeinier to Lausanne is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 55.
No, there is no direct bus from Valmeinier to Lausanne. However, there are services departing from Le Pont du Moulin and arriving at Lausanne via St Michel Valloire and Chambéry - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
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 257 km. The road distance is 228.2 km.
The best way to get from Valmeinier to Lausanne without a car is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 160.
It takes approximately 4h 51m 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 65 - SFr 160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 29 - SFr 50 and takes 7h 5m.
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 bus from Le Pont du Moulin to Lausanne via Gare Routiere, St Michel Valloire, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, and Chambéry - Bus Station in around 7h 5m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from St Michel Valloire to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 13–26
- 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 Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 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 St Jean De Maurienne Arvan to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 11–22
- 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 St Michel Valloire to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 16–26
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Genève to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 11–19
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from St Jean De Maurienne Arvan to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 13–22
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Genève to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 20–65
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from St Jean De Maurienne Arvan to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 8–14
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Chambéry - Bus Station to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 12–23
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Chambéry - Bus Station to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 12–23
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Chambéry - Bus Station to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 12–21
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Chambéry - Bus Station to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 12–21
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from St Michel Valloire to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 15–22
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
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More Questions & Answers
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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