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Lyon to Lausanne Bus

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Lyon to Lausanne Route Summary

Lyon to Lausanne bus is a popular way of travelling between France and Switzerland.There are up to 11 daily bus departures available, including 2 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Lyon bus station at 07:20h, arriving at Lausanne bus station at 10:50h the same day. While latest bus departs at 23:00h, arriving at 02:15h the following day.
Departure station and country LyonFrance
Arrival station and country LausanneSwitzerland
Travel Distance 212 km
Average Trip Duration 03h 32min
Total Departures 11
Popular Operators BlaBlaCar Bus
Lowest Price €13
Transportation Options Bus

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Getting from Lyon and Lausanne by bus

The shortest travel distance between Lyon and Lausanne is 212 km. The fastest bus which departs at 17:45 has a travel time of 03:05h. The longest travel time on the route is 04:00h. You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.

Overnight buses

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Lausanne earlier, there are 2 night buses from Lyon to Lausanne. The overnight buses depart between and 23:00 and arrive between 00:10 and 02:15 the same day.

Bus companies operating the Lyon to Lausanne route

BlaBlaCar Bus is the carrier operating this route. This company has been rated 219 times by travelers. Here you can see their average rating.

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Lyon or Lausanne bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.
Lyon
You can see information about the departure station and stops Lyon here.
Lausanne
You can see information about the arrival station and stops Lausanne here.

Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: €13 (One-Way) or €26 (Return).

Travel reviews for Lyon to Lausanne bus

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Over 219 travelers have shared their feedback and reviewed their bus journey from Lyon to Lausanne. The average rating is 0. You can read the users' review of the bus company below. These reviews were originally written under our former names, GetByBus and GetByFerry. But don’t worry, it’s all us! Same company, same trusted partners, just with a new vibe as Traveling.com.
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Other popular destinations from Lausanne

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Frequently asked questions

The distance between these two places is a total of 212 km.

The average travel time between the stations is 03:32 hours.

The prices of a bus ticket from Lyon to Lausanne ranges from €13 to €42.

The average number of daily departures is 11. However, we would advise you to look up specific dates you're interested in so that you make sure to check the number of departures on the travel date you are interested in the most.

There are 11 from Lyon to Lausanne. Keep in mind the number of direct buses can vary.

All the buses have air conditioning, reclining seats, luggage storage and they make breaks along the way to ensure all the passengers get enough resting time and can make a toilet break.

To travel from Lyon to Lausanne by bus, select your preferred departure time and book your ticket on our platform. Detailed routes and schedules are available for you.

Use our online ticket tool to find schedules, routes, and ticket prices for buses traveling between your chosen stations.

The earliest is at 07:20 and the latest is at 23:00.

No, you don't have to print your ticket. You can show your QR code to the bus dirver, but keep track of your phone battery.

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