Cheap bus tickets from Paris to Lausanne
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The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris to Lausanne will cost around £ 33 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only £ 20.
Bus Timetable Paris to Lausanne
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Bus times from Paris to Lausanne
Fastest Journey
5 h 30 m
Average
7 h 27 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
413 km
Of the 7 buses that leave Paris for Lausanne every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 413 km distance in an average of 7 h 27 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 12 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Overview: Coach from Paris to Lausanne
 | Distance | 255 miles (412 km) |
 | Average coach duration | 7 h 10 min |
 | Average coach ticket price | £33 (€38) |
 | Direct coach | Yes |
 | Coach companies | Flixbus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa, Ouibus or Eurolines France |
Coaches from Paris to Lausanne cover the 255 miles (412 km) long journey taking on average 7 h 10 min with our travel partners like Flixbus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa, Ouibus or Eurolines France. There are direct coach services available. You can get the cheapest coach tickets for this trip for as low as £27, but the average price of coach tickets is £33. Travellers depart most frequently from Paris Gare de Lyon and arrive in Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome.
Coach companies: FlixBus and Alsa Paris to Lausanne
Find the best coaches from Paris to Lausanne with Omio's travel partners FlixBus and Alsa from £27. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best journey.
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost coach operators, founded in Germany and offering long-distance coach services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
- Average Price: £27
FlixBus has the following ticket policies due to COVID-19, which you should be aware of when booking and travelling by coach from Paris to Lausanne:
- Exceptions to waive change or cancellation fees policy
- All bookings can be canceled up to 15 minutes before departure (a fee may apply).
- Cancellations made 30 days before departure are free of charge.
- Canceled tickets are refunded as a voucher, which is valid for 12 months, and is the value of the original booking (minus a cancellation fee, if applicable).
- Cashless payments recommended
- Online booking and check-in recommended
Travel Tips: Coach to Lausanne from Paris
Is travel by coach currently allowed from Paris, France to Lausanne, Switzerland?
Travel by coach between Paris, France and Lausanne, Switzerland is: Fully open.
Is international entry into Lausanne from Paris restricted?
International entry is allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of France
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Switzerland from Paris?
Entry Requirements:
- No COVID-19 testing required
- No quarantine required
What are the safety rules to follow in Lausanne, Switzerland?
The government of Switzerland has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Physical distance required: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
- Face mask required: Regional advice
The above information was last checked on 09/05/2022. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your coach from Paris to Lausanne closer to your date of departure here.
Do I need to quarantine when I return to France from Lausanne, Switzerland?
The current restriction level for your return trip by coach from Lausanne to Paris is: Partially open
Are there any international entry restrictions on returning to France from Switzerland?
Reentry to France is allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in France from Lausanne?
What are the entry requirements?
- Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test as either a RT-PCR performed within 72 hours prior to arrival, or an Antigen test performed within 48 hours prior to arrival
- Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
- Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
- Health declaration required
What are the safety rules to follow in Paris, France?
The government of France has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Physical distance: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
- Face mask: Mandatory
Last verified on 16/05/2022. We do our best to keep this information up to date, but regulations can change so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your Lausanne to Paris coach here.
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Which coach station from Paris to Lausanne do I depart from? Which Lausanne coach station from Paris do I arrive in?
When taking a coach from Paris, you have a couple of coach stations you can depart from including Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Paris, Place du Pantheon (Bibliothèque Sainte-Geneviève) and Paris, La Défense. When you arrive in Lausanne, your coach can arrive in coach stations including Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome, Lausanne and Lausanne, Beau-Site (Avenue du Grey).
Omio customers travelling this route book their coaches from Paris Gare de Lyon to Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome.
Where is the coach station in Paris to go to Lausanne? Where is the coach station in Lausanne located?
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Paris Gare de Lyon, which is located around 1.9 miles (3.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome, located 2.1 miles (3.4 km) away from the city centre.
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