How to get from Paris to Lausanne
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Paris to Lausanne. The most useful door-to-door route takes 4h 29m by train, bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 411 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €28, on Tue, Sep 8.
411 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €186Checked Sep 6 | 4h 15m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Train | €68Reading date not recorded | 4h 29m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €44Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 6h 50mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€186Checked Sep 64h 15m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Train€68Reading date not recorded4h 29m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€44Omio catalogue, Sep 96h 50m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Paris to Lausanne: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Paris → Genevatrain
SNCF·3h 18m - 2Geneva → Lausannebus
FlixBus·50m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Paris to Lausanne
FlixBus runs 9 scheduled departures a day, the first at 08:15 and the last at 22:40.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 9 | 08:15 | 22:40 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 2 | 17:00 | 18:00 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Sep 9
Operators seen on these journeys
SNCFParis-GenevaBook →FlixBusGeneva-Lausanne, Paris-LausanneBook →
Air FranceParis Charles de Gaulle-Geneva AirportSee live options and dates →
SBBGeneva Airport-LausanneBook →On this route you travel with SNCF, FlixBus, Air France, SBB; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Paris to Lausanne works
Start with a SNCF train from Paris to Geneva, about 3h 18m. Transfer in Geneva and continue by FlixBus bus on to Lausanne (50 min). In total it's roughly €68 over 4h 29m, 1 transfer.
Paris to Lausanne: common questions
How long does it take to get from Paris to Lausanne?
The most useful route takes about 4h 29m by train, bus, 1 transfer.
How far is Lausanne from Paris?
About 411 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Paris to Lausanne cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €28 to €41. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Paris to Lausanne?
On this route you travel with SNCF, FlixBus, Air France, SBB.
Can you get from Paris to Lausanne without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 3h 43m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Paris to Lausanne?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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