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Compare bus, train, and flight for Paris to Lausanne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Lausanne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €31, and a flight costs an average of €68.
Distance: 413 km
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€155 Average price | €55 Average price Cheapest | €193 Average price |
7h 7m Average total duration 6h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 58m Average total duration 7h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 16m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Paris to Lausanne by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Paris to Lausanne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Paris to Lausanne
Travel to Lausanne easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Paris to Lausanne.

There are 3 travel options between Paris and Lausanne. You can take a coach, train or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Lausanne from Paris is by taking a coach, which costs on average €30.
This is compared to other ways of getting from Paris to Lausanne:
Taking a coach costs €45 less than taking a flight, which costs on average €75 for the same trip.
A coach is €59 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Lausanne costing on average €89.
The quickest way to travel between Paris and Lausanne is by flight, which takes on average 1 h compared to other travel options that take longer:
Taking a coach requires on average 7 h 10 min of travel time.
Getting to Lausanne by train takes 3 h 41 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 412 km from Paris to Lausanne.
The average frequency per day from Paris to Lausanne is:
- Around 7 coaches per day.
- 34 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Paris to Lausanne as scheduled services by coach, train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Paris to Lausanne:
- Coaches most often depart from Paris at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Lausanne at Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome.
- Trains from Paris to Lausanne most often leave from Paris Gare de Lyon and arrive in Lausanne.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Paris to Lausanne:
- You can go to Lausanne from Paris by coach with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus. You'll see cheap coach tickets for €30 with FlixBus from Paris to Lausanne on Omio.
- You can go to Lausanne from Paris by plane with Air France, easyJet, KLM, Lufthansa, LAER or Air Baltic. You'll see cheap plane tickets for €75 with easyJet from Paris to Lausanne on Omio.
- You can go to Lausanne from Paris by train with SNCF | TGV Lyria or TGV INOUI. You'll see cheap train tickets for €89 with SNCF | TGV Lyria from Paris to Lausanne on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Paris to Lausanne with the following travel companies:
- You can find 4 direct coaches per day to take to Lausanne with FlixBus.
- You'll find 8 direct flights a day to Lausanne with Air France.
- You can find 5 direct trains per day to take to Lausanne with SNCF | TGV Lyria or TGV INOUI.
Direct services to Lausanne tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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