There are 4 ways to get from Épalinges to Lyon by train (Trenitalia, TGV), bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Lausanne to Genèvetrain Re33 / ...
- Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
3h 50m€53–114Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lausanne Bus Station to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
4h 52m€20–28Drive 216.7 km
- Drive from Épalinges to Lyoncar 216.7 km
2h 18m€39–56Bus via Lyon
- Take the bus from Lausanne to Lyonbus FlixBus 1616 / ...
5h 34m€23–35
Épalinges to Lyon by subway and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Épalinges to Lyon is to bus which costs €19 - €28 and takes 4h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Épalinges to Lyon is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Épalinges to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Lausanne, Praz-Séchaud and arriving at Lyon Perrache Bus Station via Lausanne, St-François and Lausanne Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Épalinges to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Epalinges, Croisettes and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Lausanne and Geneve. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
The distance between Épalinges and Lyon is 221 km. The road distance is 216.7 km.
The best way to get from Épalinges to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs €50 - €120.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Épalinges to Lyon, including transfers.
Épalinges to Lyon bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Lausanne Bus Station.
Épalinges to Lyon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lausanne station.
The best way to get from Épalinges to Lyon is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs €50 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €28 and takes 4h 52m.
What companies run services between Épalinges, Switzerland and Lyon, France?
You can take a subway from Epalinges, Croisettes to Lyon Part Dieu via Lausanne, gare, Lausanne, and Geneve in around 3h 50m. Alternatively, RegioJet operates a bus from Lausanne Bus Station to Lyon Perrache Bus Station twice a week. Tickets cost €12–20 and the journey takes 3h 15m.
Train from Lausanne to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- [email protected]
- Website
- RegioJet
Bus from Lausanne Bus Station to Lyon Perrache Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- RegioJet
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Booking & Getting There
Épalinges to Lyon bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Lyon Perrache Bus Station.
Épalinges to Lyon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Genève station.
Yes, the driving distance between Épalinges to Lyon is 217 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Épalinges to Lyon.
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