How far is Lyon from Lausanne by coach?

The distance between Lausanne and Lyon by coach is approximately 101 miles (162 km).

Is there a way to reach Lyon from Lausanne without a car?

You can travel to Lyon from Lausanne by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Bus Lausanne to Lyon from £10 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Lausanne to Lyon on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	09:50	Lausanne	3h 35m	13:25	Perrache	Cheapest
Bus	17:10	Lausanne	3h 25m	20:35	Perrache	Fastest
Bus	13:15	Lausanne	4h 50m	18:05	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:00	Lausanne	5h 55m	17:55	Aéroport LYS	No tags
Bus	14:15	Lausanne	4h 45m	19:00	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Lausanne to Lyon on 24 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:45	Lausanne	3h 15m	09:00	Perrache	CheapestFastest
Bus	11:00	Lausanne	5h 5m	16:05	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	07:55	Lausanne	5h	12:55	Aéroport LYS	No tags
Bus	14:15	Lausanne	4h 45m	19:00	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:00	Lausanne	5h 55m	17:55	Aéroport LYS	No tags

Next departures from Lausanne to Lyon on 25 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:45	Lausanne	3h 15m	09:00	Perrache	CheapestFastest
Bus	09:15	Lausanne	6h 50m	16:05	Aéroport LYS	No tags
Bus	13:15	Lausanne	5h	18:15	Aéroport LYS	No tags
Bus	06:40	Lausanne	3h 50m	10:30	Perrache	No tags
Bus	11:10	Lausanne	3h 50m	15:00	Perrache	No tags

Next departures from Lausanne to Lyon on 27 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:20	Lausanne	3h 30m	18:50	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	05:45	Lausanne	3h 15m	09:00	Perrache	Fastest
Bus	14:15	Lausanne	4h 45m	19:00	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	09:15	Lausanne	6h 50m	16:05	Aéroport LYS	No tags
Bus	09:50	Lausanne	3h 35m	13:25	Perrache	No tags

Next departures from Lausanne to Lyon on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:35	Lausanne	3h 15m	14:50	de Perrache - Galerie A	CheapestFastest
Bus	13:15	Lausanne	4h 50m	18:05	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	07:55	Lausanne	5h	12:55	Aéroport LYS	No tags
Bus	14:15	Lausanne	4h 45m	19:00	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:00	Lausanne	5h 55m	17:55	Aéroport LYS	No tags

Next departures from Lausanne to Lyon on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:20	Lausanne	3h 30m	18:50	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	05:45	Lausanne	3h 15m	09:00	Perrache	Fastest
Bus	13:15	Lausanne	4h 50m	18:05	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	06:25	Lausanne	5h 40m	12:05	Aéroport LYS	No tags
Bus	14:15	Lausanne	4h 45m	19:00	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Lausanne to Lyon on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:20	Lausanne	3h 30m	18:50	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	05:45	Lausanne	3h 15m	09:00	Perrache	Fastest
Bus	13:15	Lausanne	4h 50m	18:05	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	07:55	Lausanne	5h	12:55	Aéroport LYS	No tags
Bus	14:15	Lausanne	4h 45m	19:00	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel 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 £11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14carpool per day

2h 30mAverage duration

101 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£12 - £85	Average duration4h	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£58 - £101	Average duration4h 2m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£11 - £33	Average duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

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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Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,411 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,149 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 Wi-Fi. RegioJet ticket prices on this trip start at £12

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.

3 September 2022

ALSA

4.5/560,815 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.5

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Lausanne to Lyon

How far is Lyon from Lausanne by coach?
The distance between Lausanne and Lyon by coach is approximately 101 miles (162 km).
Is there a way to reach Lyon from Lausanne without a car?
You can travel to Lyon from Lausanne by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

21/11

£27

22/11

£15

Today

£16

24/11

£14

25/11

£13

26/11

£21

27/11

£12

28/11

£10

The cheapest trip from Lausanne to Lyon was searched and found on 28 Nov 2025 with a price of £10

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 £10 to £77 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 £10, which is on 2025-11-28.

Usually FlixBus 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.