Means of transport Lausanne

Coming from the "open sea" by boat to the quays of Lausanne, what a wonderful prospect! The Port d'Ouchy is the hub for maritime links between the French shores, with crossings to Thonon or Evian, and the towns of the Riviera. Why not take a cruise to Chillon Castle, Montreux or Vevey? Summer or winter, it's a pleasant stroll along the lakeside quays, past the Château d'Ouchy and the parks. On the esplanade, concerts and other events are organized in the evenings and at weekends.

Transports Lausannois provides a transport service on weekend nights, i.e. Friday and Saturday evenings, and on the eve of public holidays. Night buses also run between 0.40am and 5am. You can consult the timetables and network map on the website, as well as the list of public holidays on which buses operate, for example Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve, January¹ and 2, Easter Friday, Whit Monday, Bastille Day... A very practical service, so you don't have to drive a bit tipsy!

Take at least one cruise, the scenery you can admire on board is unique! Regular maritime links between Lausanne, Evian, Thonon-les-Bains... The CGN offers a wide range of themed and gastronomic cruises, combining a cruise with a hike, a tour of the Riviera, Lavaux, lunch on the lake admiring the vineyards and then the Château de Chillon... Check out the official website for a wide range of excursions on one of the "Belle Époque" steamships.

A link between the canton of Vaud and the Valais, connecting 23 communes, the TPC offers an ideal network for discovering the Chablais, this region at the end of the lake, rich in attractions. The network offers superb panoramic views of vineyards, the Rhône plain, ski resorts in the Vaud Alps and the Portes du Soleil, and hiking trails. We'll even take you to the Raclette World Championships in Morgins in October.

Attention weekend night owls! We've got you covered! A public transport service departing from the Saint-Francois or Flon SBB stations serves over 40 communes in the canton of Vaud, on Friday to Saturday and Saturday to Sunday nights, as well as on New Year's Eve. This time, don't miss your bus! Lines N1 to N6. Some interregional lines also operate at night. The night network operates from midnight 40 to 5 a.m., in conjunction with SBB trains. Lausanne station is best served by lines N1, N2, N3 and N6.

The TGV is the best way to get to Lausanne, as the station is located in the city center. It's easy to find your way around. However, not all stops are indicated on signs or tickets. If you have connections, ask the ticket office or ticket inspector for details. Currency exchange, luggage and luggage lockers. With an extensive rail network departing from Lausanne, the Swiss railroads offer a wide range of day and multi-day excursions throughout Switzerland and the rest of Europe.

Lausanne's bus network is extensive and the buses are regular. Waiting times are indicated on reliable electronic signs. Buy tickets at the ticket machine before boarding the bus (the driver does not sell tickets). Select the zone (11 for downtown; 11 and 12 for Saint-Sulpice, etc.) and insert the coins or ticket (the dispenser gives you change). You can also buy tickets on your phone via the application. Night network from midnight to 4am-5am.

The Lausanne metro has two lines: the M1 and the M2. Line M1 runs from Le Flon to Renens station, via the University of Lausanne and the EPFL. Line M2, 100% automated, crosses Lausanne from south to north, from the port of Ouchy to Épalinges. If you stay at a hotel, you'll receive a free ticket. The M2 line is like a cogwheel train, valiantly taking on the slopes of Lausanne.