How to travel from Paris to Lausanne

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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

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€55

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€193

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7h 7m

Average total duration

6h 37m

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7h 58m

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7h 28m

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5h 16m

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2h 16m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.4 - 1.0kg

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1.2 - 2.5kg

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Air France

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from Paris to Lausanne

How to get from Paris to Lausanne by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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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.

FlixBusFlixBus
10:20AM6h55
Paris, Porte Maillot
05:15PMLausanne, Parking du Vélodrome
391One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
10:20AM6h55
Paris, Porte Maillot
05:15PMLausanne, Parking du Vélodrome
391One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Air FranceAF1242
09:50PM1h10
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
11:00PMGeneva International Airport
3061One-way
0 transfers

Other options

SNCF | TGV Lyria9269
11:52AM3h47
Paris Gare de Lyon
03:39PMLausanne station
1351One-way
0 transfers
SNCF | TGV Lyria9277
05:56PM3h43
Paris Gare de Lyon
09:39PMLausanne station
2601One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar Bus5133 · 51822
11:20PM12h25
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
11:45AMLausanne, Parking du Vélodrome
701One-way
1 transfer
Air FranceKL2012+KLMKL1935+SBBIR 95 1733 | 1733
12:35PM6h37
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
07:12PMLausanne station
2901One-way
2 transfers
Air FranceKL2012+KLMKL1935+SBBIC 1 733 | 733
12:35PM6h39
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
07:14PMLausanne station
2911One-way
2 transfers
Air FranceKL3599+KLMKL1935+SBBIR 95 1733 | 1733
10:15AM8h57
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
07:12PMLausanne station
2901One-way
2 transfers

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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.

FAQs

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.

Many of our customers who book a trip from Paris to Lausanne often extend their holiday and travel to other popular destinations like Milan, Geneva, Zurich or Lyon. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Paris and Lausanne itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Lausanne and any of these top destinations today!

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