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Book a train ticket Lausanne - Lyon

Train timetable info Lausanne-Lyon

Travel by train from Lausanne to Lyon. 13 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Lausanne at 3h 50m and the last at 18h 23m, allowing you to cover the 161.58 km distance in as little as 2h 38m. Tickets are available from 25€ (1).

Best prices Lausanne-Lyon

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
today
62 € (1) InterRegio
InterRegio
Tuesday 7 July July
44 € (1) InterRegio
InterRegio
Wednesday 8
41 € (1) InterRegio
InterRegio
Thursday 9
42 € (1) InterRegio
InterRegio
Friday 10
41 € (1) InterRegio
InterRegio
Saturday 11
51 € (1) InterRegio
InterRegio
Sunday 12
51 € (1) InterRegio
InterRegio
Monday 13
41 € (1) InterRegio
InterRegio
Tuesday 14
41 € (1) InterCity
InterCity
Wednesday 15
41 € (1) InterRegio
InterRegio
Thursday 16
62 € (1) InterRegio
InterRegio
Friday 17
42 € (1) InterRegio
InterRegio
Saturday 18
51 € (1) RegioExpress
RegioExpress
Sunday 19
41 € (1) InterCity
InterCity
Monday 20
62 € (1) InterRegio
InterRegio
Tuesday 21
51 € (1) InterRegio
InterRegio
Wednesday 22
Thursday 23
Friday 24
41 € (1) InterRegio
InterRegio
Saturday 25
42 € (1) InterRegio
InterRegio
Sunday 26
41 € (1) InterCity
InterCity
Monday 27
25 € (1) AUTOCAR
The cheapest
AUTOCAR
Tuesday 28
50 € (1) AUTOCAR
AUTOCAR
Wednesday 29
Thursday 30
43 € (1) LYRIA
LYRIA
Friday 31
41 € (1) AUTOCAR
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Saturday 1st August August
50 € (1) LYRIA
LYRIA
Sunday 2
41 € (1) AUTOCAR
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Terms and conditions

(1) Fares include VAT, for one person, one way, 2nd class, on a selection of trains and dates and subject to availability. Offers subject to conditions of exchange and refund from the carriers concerned, to be consulted when ordering. Payment must be made online. Offers cannot be combined with other SNCF promotions.

Cheap train tickets Lausanne Lyon

How much does a train ticket from Lausanne to Lyon cost?

Book your train ticket several months in advance to benefit from a favourable fare. Take price variations into account, which depend on the day and time of departure, to benefit from the best fares. Be the first to know about good deals with alerts from the "Low Prices" section.

How long does a journey on a train from Lausanne to Lyon take?

The Lausanne to Lyon journey takes no more than 3h 10m on average.

How long does the fastest train take to travel from Lausanne to Lyon?

The journey from Lausanne to Lyon on the fastest train takes 2h 38m.

How many trains run from Lausanne to Lyon each day?

13 trains run on the Lausanne to Lyon journey each day.

Are there direct trains or connecting trains between Lausanne and Lyon?

There is at least one Direct Journey available between Lausanne and Lyon.

What is the distance between Lausanne and Lyon by train?

The train journey between Lausanne and Lyon, covers around 161.58 km.

What time is the first train from Lausanne to Lyon?

If you’re an early riser, you can take the Lausanne to Lyon train at 3h 50m.

What time is the last train from Lausanne to Lyon?

You can wait until 18h 23m at the latest to take the last Lausanne to Lyon train.

To leave Lausanne, which station(s) can I depart from?

This page lists trains departing from: LAUSANNE.

At Lyon, which station(s) will I arrive at?

The trains shown on this page arrive at: LYON PART DIEU.

Which train companies operate trains from Lausanne to Lyon?

You can complete your journey from Lausanne to Lyon on a SBB, TER, TGV Lyria train.

What services are offered on board?

Thanks to TGV Lyria, small pets can travel in a container with a maximum size of 45 cm x 30 cm x 25 cm, with a ticket at a fixed price of 10 euros. Alternatively, you can travel with your dog on a lead and muzzled for 20 euros. Assistance dogs for disabled or blind passengers can travel free on international journeys.

Cyclists are welcome on our TER trains! Travel for free with your bike on most TER services, subject to space availability. Certain bike reservation rules apply in some regions and at specific times or on certain days.

How to buy a cheap train ticket from Lausanne to Lyon?

The price of a Lausanne – Lyon train ticket depends on several factors, such as the rail operator, the travel class, when you buy your ticket, the date and time of departure, and the stations you choose for departure and arrival. However, you can still save money on your train ticket from Lausanne to Lyon thanks to promotions or discounts: SNCF cards, national or regional subscriptions, and youth or senior fares. Find out how to buy a cheap train ticket from Lausanne to Lyon.

Price of a Lausanne – Lyon Train Ticket

For a cheap train ticket from Lausanne to Lyon, we recommend exploring the many options available on SNCF Connect: SNCF cards and subscriptions (Cartes Avantage, Carte Liberté, weekly or monthly subscriptions, MAX subscriptions), Prem's tickets, (TGV INOUI, INTERCITÉS), & Interrail Pass.
Some discounts only apply when you book a return journey from Lausanne to Lyon with your discount card or subscription.
Depending on the rail operator, you can also choose between different travel classes to go from Lausanne to Lyon at the best price.

Promotional Fare for Lausanne – Lyon

Throughout the year, you can find occasional promotions and flash sales on train tickets on the SNCF Connect website and app. The latest deals on SNCF Connect are listed on our Promotions page. Be sure to check this page regularly to stay informed about the latest offers and take advantage of them. In the SNCF Connect app, notifications also keep you up to date as soon as new deals are available.

Last-minute Lausanne – Lyon Train

The best way to pay less for your Lausanne to Lyon train ticket is to book it in advance, for example during sales events. Train tickets are usually released for sale several months ahead. If you are unsure about your travel dates, depending on your route and the rail operator, you can select the option to hold the fare you have found for a set period. Even for a last-minute ticket from Lausanne to Lyon, find the lowest price using our train ticket search tool, which displays fares for the next five to seven days at a glance.

Direct train from Lausanne to Lyon and alternative routes

On some journeys, direct services exist as well as services with connections. When booking your ticket to Lyon on SNCF Connect, the label "Direct" or "Connection" is displayed under the timetable for each service. This is also where you can compare the prices of trains, whether they are direct or not. For certain journeys, we display alternative routes and departures/arrivals from nearby stations, making it easier to compare prices and schedules.

Companies serving Lausanne - Lyon

If you're travelling from Lausanne to Lyon, the following train companies offer direct lines or journeys with a changeover.

SBB

Travel from Lausanne to Lyon with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB). SBB is Switzerland’s national rail operator, with an extensive and punctual network connecting cities across the country efficiently. SBB operates a range of services, including high-speed, long-distance and regional trains, all of which can now be booked on the SNCF Connect website and app.

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Classes of rail companies serving Lausanne - Lyon

To travel from Lausanne to Lyon, the railway companies listed below offer different classes of comfort.

SBB

Travel from Lausanne to Lyon by train with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB). Depending on your journey and the train selected, enjoy 1st or 2nd class comfort on long-distance InterCity (IC) and EuroCity (EC) trains, tilting trains, or the regional network, which includes InterRegio (IR), RegioExpress (RE), and Regio (R) services. Your SBB train ticket Lausanne - Lyon allows you to explore Switzerland and its Alpine landscapes with complete peace of mind.

All on-board services provided by companies operating Lausanne - Lyon

Discover the on-board services provided by various carriers operating the Lausanne to Lyon route, either directly or through connections. Click on the carrier to view associated services.

SBB

  • Treats and relaxation at the SBB Restaurant

    Turn your journey into a break: enjoy a selection of carefully chosen meals and drinks at the SBB Restaurant or SBB Bistro, to delight your taste buds even on the train.

  • Free Internet on board and in stations

    Browse free of charge: thanks to SBB WiFi, Internet access is available in many stations and on board mainline trains!

  • Enhanced comfort in 1st class

    Travel with greater ease: in 1st class, you'll enjoy more legroom, individually adjustable seats spaced further apart, outlets in every compartment, 2+1 layouts, as well as "business" and "quiet" areas for greater peace of mind.

  • Transporting your luggage on board the train

    SBB makes it easy to travel with your luggage. You can keep your luggage with you on the train thanks to the numerous storage areas: under or between the seats, in the overhead luggage racks, or in the multi-function compartments of duplex cars. Pictograms indicate luggage and stroller zones.

  • Transporting your bicycle on board the train

    Bicycles are welcome on SBB trains. You can transport your personal bicycle in the areas provided, including in the IC2000 cars on the lower level. Groups of cyclists (10 people or more) can benefit from specially adapted services on booking. Folding bicycles can be transported as hand luggage, without a specific ticket. For other types of bicycles, we recommend checking transport conditions and booking in advance, especially during busy periods.

  • Travelling with your pet

    Small animals, up to the size of a cat, can travel free of charge on SBB trains if they are transported in a closed cage or bag, placed under the seat or in the luggage racks. For dogs, a specific ticket is required and can be purchased via the SNCF Connect application. Dogs must be kept on a leash and remain on the floor during the journey.

Train timetables Lausanne-Lyon Tuesday 7 July 2026
Departure Arrival Duration Carrier
3h 50m 7h 22m 3h 32m SBB, TER
Booking
  • Lausanne
    SBB 31404
  • Renens Vd
  • Morges
  • Allaman
  • Rolle
  • Gland
  • Nyon
  • Coppet
  • Versoix
  • Geneve Cornavin
  • 32 min
  • Geneve Cornavin
    TER 96550
  • Bellegarde-Sur-Valserine Gare
  • Seyssel - Corbonod
  • Culoz
  • Virieu-Le-Grand - Belley
  • Tenay - Hauteville
  • Amberieu-En-Bugey
  • Lyon Part Dieu
4h 48m 8h 22m 3h 34m SBB, TER
Booking
  • Lausanne
    SBB 18404
  • Renens Vd
  • Morges
  • Allaman
  • Rolle
  • Gland
  • Nyon
  • Coppet
  • Geneve Cornavin
  • 31 min
  • Geneve Cornavin
    TER 96552
  • Bellegarde-Sur-Valserine Gare
  • Seyssel - Corbonod
  • Culoz
  • Virieu-Le-Grand - Belley
  • Tenay - Hauteville
  • Amberieu-En-Bugey
  • Meximieux - Perouges
  • Lyon Part Dieu
6h 23m 9h 22m 2h 59m SBB, TER
Booking
  • Lausanne
    SBB 2504
  • Morges
  • Nyon
  • Geneve Cornavin
  • 16 min
  • Geneve Cornavin
    TER 96554
  • Bellegarde-Sur-Valserine Gare
  • Culoz
  • Virieu-Le-Grand - Belley
  • Tenay - Hauteville
  • Amberieu-En-Bugey
  • Lyon Part Dieu
7h 46m 10h 24m 2h 38m TGV Lyria
Booking
  • Lausanne
    TGV Lyria 9756
  • Geneve Cornavin
  • Bellegarde-Sur-Valserine Gare
  • Lyon Part Dieu
8h 23m 11h 22m 2h 59m SBB, TER
Booking
  • Lausanne
    SBB 2508
  • Morges
  • Nyon
  • Geneve Cornavin
  • 24 min
  • Geneve Cornavin
    TER 96558
  • Bellegarde-Sur-Valserine Gare
  • Seyssel - Corbonod
  • Culoz
  • Tenay - Hauteville
  • Lyon Part Dieu
8h 54m 12h 52m 3h 58m SBB, TER
Booking
  • Lausanne
    SBB 706
  • Renens Vd
  • Morges
  • Nyon
  • Geneve Cornavin
  • 19 min
  • Geneve Cornavin
    TER 96634
  • Bellegarde-Sur-Valserine Gare
  • Aix-Les-Bains - Le Revard
  • 37 min
  • Aix-Les-Bains - Le Revard
    TER 17948
  • Amberieu-En-Bugey
  • Lyon Part Dieu
10h 23m 13h 26m 3h 03m SBB, TER
Booking
  • Lausanne
    SBB 2512
  • Morges
  • Nyon
  • Geneve Cornavin
  • 23 min
  • Geneve Cornavin
    TER 96562
  • Bellegarde-Sur-Valserine Gare
  • Culoz
  • Virieu-Le-Grand - Belley
  • Amberieu-En-Bugey
  • Lyon Part Dieu
11h 23m 14h 22m 2h 59m SBB, TER
Booking
  • Lausanne
    SBB 2514
  • Morges
  • Nyon
  • Geneve Cornavin
  • 19 min
  • Geneve Cornavin
    TER 96564
  • Bellegarde-Sur-Valserine Gare
  • Seyssel - Corbonod
  • Culoz
  • Tenay - Hauteville
  • Amberieu-En-Bugey
  • Lyon Part Dieu
12h 23m 15h 22m 2h 59m SBB, TER
Booking
  • Lausanne
    SBB 2516
  • Morges
  • Nyon
  • Geneve Cornavin
  • 24 min
  • Geneve Cornavin
    TER 96566
  • Bellegarde-Sur-Valserine Gare
  • Seyssel - Corbonod
  • Culoz
  • Amberieu-En-Bugey
  • Lyon Part Dieu
14h 23m 17h 22m 2h 59m SBB, TER
Booking
  • Lausanne
    SBB 2520
  • Morges
  • Nyon
  • Geneve Cornavin
  • 24 min
  • Geneve Cornavin
    TER 96570
  • Bellegarde-Sur-Valserine Gare
  • Seyssel - Corbonod
  • Culoz
  • Tenay - Hauteville
  • Amberieu-En-Bugey
  • Lyon Part Dieu
15h 30m 18h 52m 3h 22m SBB, TER
Booking
  • Lausanne
    SBB 18470
  • Renens Vd
  • Morges
  • Allaman
  • Rolle
  • Gland
  • Nyon
  • Coppet
  • Geneve Cornavin
  • 13 min
  • Geneve Cornavin
    TER 96646
  • Bellegarde-Sur-Valserine Gare
  • Seyssel - Corbonod
  • Culoz
  • 17 min
  • Culoz
    TER 17960
  • Amberieu-En-Bugey
  • Lyon Part Dieu
16h 23m 19h 22m 2h 59m SBB, TER
Booking
  • Lausanne
    SBB 2524
  • Morges
  • Nyon
  • Geneve Cornavin
  • 16 min
  • Geneve Cornavin
    TER 96574
  • Bellegarde-Sur-Valserine Gare
  • Seyssel - Corbonod
  • Culoz
  • Amberieu-En-Bugey
  • Lyon Part Dieu
18h 23m 21h 22m 2h 59m SBB, TER
Booking
  • Lausanne
    SBB 2528
  • Morges
  • Nyon
  • Geneve Cornavin
  • 23 min
  • Geneve Cornavin
    TER 96578
  • Bellegarde-Sur-Valserine Gare
  • Seyssel - Corbonod
  • Culoz
  • Virieu-Le-Grand - Belley
  • Amberieu-En-Bugey
  • Lyon Part Dieu