What is the travel distance from Lausanne to Lyon?

The distance covered from Lausanne to Lyon is 162 km (101 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Lausanne to Lyon?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Lausanne, in Lausanne, and end it at Perrache, in Lyon.

Bus Lausanne to Lyon from $17 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Lausanne to Lyon on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:10pm	Lausanne	3h 25m	8:35pm	Perrache	CheapestFastest
	Bus	6:00pm	Lausanne	3h 30m	9:30pm	Perrache	No tags

Next departures for Lausanne to Lyon on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:20pm	Lausanne	3h 30m	6:50pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	11:35am	Lausanne	3h 15m	2:50pm	de Perrache - Galerie A	Fastest
Bus	1:15pm	Lausanne	4h 50m	6:05pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	7:55am	Lausanne	5h	12:55pm	Aéroport LYS	No tags
Bus	2:15pm	Lausanne	4h 45m	7:00pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Lausanne to Lyon on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:20pm	Lausanne	3h 30m	6:50pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	5:45am	Lausanne	3h 15m	9:00am	Perrache	Fastest
Bus	1:15pm	Lausanne	4h 50m	6:05pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	6:25am	Lausanne	5h 40m	12:05pm	Aéroport LYS	No tags
Bus	2:15pm	Lausanne	4h 45m	7:00pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Lausanne to Lyon on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:45am	Lausanne	3h 15m	9:00am	Perrache	CheapestFastest
Bus	1:15pm	Lausanne	4h 50m	6:05pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	7:55am	Lausanne	5h	12:55pm	Aéroport LYS	No tags
Bus	2:15pm	Lausanne	4h 45m	7:00pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:00pm	Lausanne	5h 55m	5:55pm	Aéroport LYS	No tags

Next departures for Lausanne to Lyon on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:45am	Lausanne	3h 15m	9:00am	Perrache	CheapestFastest
Bus	11:00am	Lausanne	5h 5m	4:05pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	7:55am	Lausanne	5h	12:55pm	Aéroport LYS	No tags
Bus	2:15pm	Lausanne	4h 45m	7:00pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:00pm	Lausanne	5h 55m	5:55pm	Aéroport LYS	No tags

Next departures for Lausanne to Lyon on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:45am	Lausanne	3h 15m	9:00am	Perrache	CheapestFastest
Bus	9:15am	Lausanne	6h 50m	4:05pm	Aéroport LYS	No tags
Bus	1:15pm	Lausanne	5h	6:15pm	Aéroport LYS	No tags
Bus	6:40am	Lausanne	3h 50m	10:30am	Perrache	No tags
Bus	11:10am	Lausanne	3h 50m	3:00pm	Perrache	No tags

Next departures for Lausanne to Lyon on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:20pm	Lausanne	3h 30m	6:50pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	5:45am	Lausanne	3h 15m	9:00am	Perrache	Fastest
Bus	2:15pm	Lausanne	4h 45m	7:00pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	9:15am	Lausanne	6h 50m	4:05pm	Aéroport LYS	No tags
Bus	9:50am	Lausanne	3h 35m	1:25pm	Perrache	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Lausanne to Lyon

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Lyon. The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14carpool per day

2h 30mAverage Duration

162 kmDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$21 - $155	Average Duration4h	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$106 - $185	Average Duration4h 2m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$20 - $61	Average Duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,381 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,143 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

RegioJet

4/51,057 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi3.8

Based on 1057 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the departure location and the value for money but often complained with the WiFi. RegioJet ticket prices on this trip start at $21

RegioJet Lausanne Lyon recent customer reviews

Not retaking this bus company. I almost missed my flight because of its tardiness and the staff was not at all comprehensive about my situation. Didn't speak English really either.

Seraphine S.

September 3, 2022

ALSA

4.5/560,793 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.5

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Where are the popular stops in Lausanne and Lyon?

Stops in Lausanne

A
Lausanne
Avenue d'Ouchy 6, 1006 Lausanne, Switzerland
B
Parking du Vélodrome de Lausanne - Arrêt de bus
Avenue du Grey 43, 1018 Lausanne, Switzerland

Stops in Lyon

A
Perrache
Rue de Esplanade, 69002 Lyon, France
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B
Lyon Airport
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C
Lyon
8 Rue de la Paix, 69700 Givors, France
D
Quai de Saoune
4 Cours de Verdun Rambaud, 69002 Lyon, France
E
Villeurbanne INSA
20 Avenue Albert Einstein, 69100 Villeurbanne, France
F
Les Charrières
Les Charrières, 69570 Dardilly, France
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Lausanne to Lyon by bus

What is the travel distance from Lausanne to Lyon?
The distance covered from Lausanne to Lyon is 162 km (101 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Lausanne to Lyon?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Lausanne, in Lausanne, and end it at Perrache, in Lyon.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-18

$37

11-19

$52

Today

$24

11-21

$24

11-22

$21

11-23

$27

11-24

$25

11-25

$23

The cheapest trip from Lausanne to Lyon was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $21

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Lausanne to Lyon, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $21 to $89 for a bus ticket from Lausanne to Lyon based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $21 which is on 2025-11-22.

Usually FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.