How far is Lausanne from Lyon by coach?

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

What is the best way to go from Lyon to Lausanne without a car?

You can travel to Lausanne from Lyon by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus Lyon to Lausanne from £10 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Lyon to Lausanne on 20 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	09:30	Perrache	3h 35m	13:05	Lausanne	Cheapest
Bus	21:00	Perrache	3h 10m	00:10	Lausanne	Fastest
Bus	08:30	Aéroport LYS	6h	14:30	Lausanne	No tags
Bus	07:20	Perrache	3h 30m	10:50	Lausanne	No tags
Bus	16:15	Perrache	3h 50m	20:05	Lausanne	No tags

Next departures from Lyon to Lausanne on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:00	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	3h 25m	14:25	Lausanne	Cheapest
Bus	21:00	Perrache	3h 10m	00:10	Lausanne	Fastest
Bus	08:30	Aéroport LYS	6h	14:30	Lausanne	No tags
Bus	09:10	Aéroport LYS	5h 15m	14:25	Lausanne	No tags
Bus	09:30	Aéroport LYS	6h 55m	16:25	Lausanne	No tags

Next departures from Lyon to Lausanne on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:35	de Perrache - Galerie A	3h 15m	17:50	Lausanne	Cheapest
Bus	21:00	Perrache	3h 10m	00:10	Lausanne	Fastest
Bus	11:00	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	3h 25m	14:25	Lausanne	No tags
Bus	08:30	Aéroport LYS	6h	14:30	Lausanne	No tags
Bus	16:40	Aéroport LYS	4h 20m	21:00	Lausanne	No tags

Next departures from Lyon to Lausanne on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:00	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	3h 25m	14:25	Lausanne	Cheapest
Bus	21:00	Perrache	3h 10m	00:10	Lausanne	Fastest
Bus	08:30	Aéroport LYS	6h	14:30	Lausanne	No tags
Bus	09:10	Aéroport LYS	5h 15m	14:25	Lausanne	No tags
Bus	16:40	Aéroport LYS	4h 20m	21:00	Lausanne	No tags

Next departures from Lyon to Lausanne on 24 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:00	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	3h 25m	14:25	Lausanne	Cheapest
Bus	21:00	Perrache	3h 10m	00:10	Lausanne	Fastest
Bus	14:10	Aéroport LYS	6h 50m	21:00	Lausanne	No tags
Bus	09:10	Aéroport LYS	5h 15m	14:25	Lausanne	No tags
Bus	19:30	Aéroport LYS	5h 35m	01:05	Lausanne	No tags

Next departures from Lyon to Lausanne on 25 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	03:30	Perrache	3h 15m	06:45	Lausanne	Cheapest
Bus	21:00	Perrache	3h 10m	00:10	Lausanne	Fastest
Bus	05:30	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	6h 15m	11:45	Lausanne	No tags
Bus	07:20	Perrache	3h 30m	10:50	Lausanne	No tags
Bus	09:30	Perrache	3h 35m	13:05	Lausanne	No tags

Next departures from Lyon to Lausanne on 26 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:20	Perrache	3h 30m	10:50	Lausanne	Cheapest
Bus	21:00	Perrache	3h 10m	00:10	Lausanne	Fastest
Bus	09:30	Aéroport LYS	6h 55m	16:25	Lausanne	No tags
Bus	09:30	Perrache	3h 35m	13:05	Lausanne	No tags
Bus	10:30	Lyon	4h 55m	15:25	Lausanne	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Lyon to Lausanne

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Lausanne. The journey takes about 2 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just £10, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

17carpool per day

2h 20mAverage duration

101 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£12 - £75	Average duration3h 40m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£10 - £37	Average duration2h 20m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,380 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

ALSA

4.5/560,787 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.5

Based on 60787 reviews, the company was rated 4.3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. ALSA ticket prices on this trip start at £55

ALSA INTERNACIONAL Lyon Lausanne recent customer reviews

Very late boarding, the bus departed 1 hour late

Nataliia Z.

13 January 2024

The bus never arrived and I ended up missing my other connections in Lausanne

Mcenroe J.

28 May 2023

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Where are the popular stops in Lyon and Lausanne?

Stops in Lyon

A - Perrache

B - Lyon Airport

C - Lyon

D - Quai de Saoune

E - Villeurbanne INSA

F - Les Charrières

Stops in Lausanne

A - Lausanne

B - Parking du Vélodrome de Lausanne - Arrêt de bus

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Lyon to Lausanne

How far is Lausanne from Lyon by coach?
The distance between Lyon and Lausanne by coach is approximately 101 miles (162 km).
What is the best way to go from Lyon to Lausanne without a car?
You can travel to Lausanne from Lyon by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

18/11

£14

19/11

£14

Today

£14

21/11

£12

22/11

£12

23/11

£13

24/11

£12

25/11

£14

The cheapest trip from Lyon to Lausanne was searched and found on 22 Nov 2025 with a price of £12

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

You can expect to pay from £12 to £42 for a bus ticket from Lyon to Lausanne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £12, which is on 2025-11-22.

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.