What is the distance between Lyon and Lausanne?

About 101 miles (162 km) separate Lyon and Lausanne.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Lyon to Lausanne?

If you're headed to Lausanne from Lyon, chances are that your bus will leave from Lyon Airport and arrive at Lausanne. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Lyon to Lausanne from $12 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Lyon to Lausanne on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:30am	Lyon	4h 55m	3:25pm	Lausanne	Cheapest
Bus	9:00pm	Perrache	3h 10m	12:10am	Lausanne	Fastest
Bus	11:00am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	3h 25m	2:25pm	Lausanne	No tags
Bus	8:30am	Aéroport LYS	6h	2:30pm	Lausanne	No tags
Bus	4:40pm	Aéroport LYS	4h 20m	9:00pm	Lausanne	No tags

Next departures for Lyon to Lausanne on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:00am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	3h 25m	2:25pm	Lausanne	Cheapest
Bus	9:00pm	Perrache	3h 10m	12:10am	Lausanne	Fastest
Bus	2:10pm	Aéroport LYS	6h 50m	9:00pm	Lausanne	No tags
Bus	9:10am	Aéroport LYS	5h 15m	2:25pm	Lausanne	No tags
Bus	7:30pm	Aéroport LYS	5h 35m	1:05am	Lausanne	No tags

Next departures for Lyon to Lausanne on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:20am	Perrache	3h 30m	10:50am	Lausanne	Cheapest
Bus	9:00pm	Perrache	3h 10m	12:10am	Lausanne	Fastest
Bus	5:30am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	6h 15m	11:45am	Lausanne	No tags
Bus	3:30am	Perrache	3h 15m	6:45am	Lausanne	No tags
Bus	9:30am	Perrache	3h 35m	1:05pm	Lausanne	No tags

Next departures for Lyon to Lausanne on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:30am	Perrache	3h 35m	1:05pm	Lausanne	Cheapest
Bus	9:00pm	Perrache	3h 10m	12:10am	Lausanne	Fastest
Bus	9:30am	Aéroport LYS	6h 55m	4:25pm	Lausanne	No tags
Bus	7:20am	Perrache	3h 30m	10:50am	Lausanne	No tags
Bus	10:30am	Lyon	4h 55m	3:25pm	Lausanne	No tags

Next departures for Lyon to Lausanne on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:00am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	3h 25m	2:25pm	Lausanne	Cheapest
Bus	9:00pm	Perrache	3h 10m	12:10am	Lausanne	Fastest
Bus	8:30am	Aéroport LYS	6h	2:30pm	Lausanne	No tags
Bus	9:10am	Aéroport LYS	5h 15m	2:25pm	Lausanne	No tags
Bus	9:30am	Aéroport LYS	6h 55m	4:25pm	Lausanne	No tags

Next departures for Lyon to Lausanne on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:35pm	de Perrache - Galerie A	3h 15m	5:50pm	Lausanne	Cheapest
Bus	9:00pm	Perrache	3h 10m	12:10am	Lausanne	Fastest
Bus	11:00am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	3h 25m	2:25pm	Lausanne	No tags
Bus	8:30am	Aéroport LYS	6h	2:30pm	Lausanne	No tags
Bus	4:40pm	Aéroport LYS	4h 20m	9:00pm	Lausanne	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 10:18 PM CET.

Compare 2 ways to go from Lyon to Lausanne

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Lausanne. The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16carpool per day

2h 30mAverage Duration

101 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$15 - $84	Average Duration3h 35m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$13 - $47	Average Duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,326 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,126 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

RegioJet

4/51,057 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi3.8

ALSA

4.5/560,760 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.5

Based on 60760 reviews, the company was rated 4.3 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. ALSA ticket prices on this trip start at $70

ALSA INTERNACIONAL Lyon Lausanne recent customer reviews

Very late boarding, the bus departed 1 hour late

Nataliia Z.

January 13, 2024

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

Mcenroe J.

May 28, 2023

CH bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Where are the popular stops in Lyon and Lausanne?

Stops in Lyon

A - Lyon Airport

B - Perrache

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 traveling from Lyon to Lausanne by bus

What is the distance between Lyon and Lausanne?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Lyon to Lausanne?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/13

$21

11/14

$26

Today

$23

11/16

$17

11/17

$15

11/18

$16

11/19

$16

11/20

$16

The cheapest trip from Lyon to Lausanne was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $15

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 $15 to $73 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 $15 which is on 2025-11-17.

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.