How to get from Paris to Lausanne
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Paris to Lausanne by price and travel time.
- 411 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 4h 29m
- 10 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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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.
We do not know when this fare was last checked. Run a live search for today's price.
411 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €115Checked Oct 18 | 4h 35m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Train | €68Reading date not recorded | 4h 29m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €27Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 6h 50mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€115Checked Oct 184h 35m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Train€68Reading date not recorded4h 29m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€27Omio catalogue, Oct 206h 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?
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.
Departures from Paris to Lausanne
FlixBus runs 10 scheduled departures a day, the first at 08:15 and the last at 22:40.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 10 | 08:15 | 22:40 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 2 | 17:00 | 18:00 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 08:15
- 09:15
- 10:15
- 18:00
- 19:00
- 20:00
- 21:10
- 21:40
- 22:10
- 22:40
All departuresBlaBlaCar Bus
- 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 Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
SNCFParis-GenevaBook →FlixBusGeneva-Lausanne, Paris-LausanneBook →
easyJetParis Orly-Geneva AirportSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with SNCF, FlixBus, easyJet; 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.
When is the first bus from Paris to Lausanne?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 08:15 and the last at 22:40, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Paris to Lausanne?
10 a day with FlixBus, between 08:15 and 22:40.
Is there a train from Paris to Lausanne?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
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?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €68. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Paris to Lausanne?
On this route you travel with SNCF, FlixBus, easyJet.
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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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Route calculated: 18 Oct 2026