Lyon

Private car transfer from Lausanne to Lyon

Door-to-door
in 2 h 20 min
From €74
per seat
Comfortable
car
One way
Lausanne
Lyon
Cancel for free 24 hours before departure
Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice 2024
Excellent

Trip Information

Pick-up

Your driver will meet you at your address in Lausanne.

  • Door-to-door service
  • Help with your luggage

Trip

You’ll travel in comfort for 2 h 20 min.

  • Optional sight-seeing
  • Clean, comfortable car
  • Professional driver
  • Bottled water
  • Child seats
  • Prepared for handicapped
  • Smoke-free
  • Pet friendly

Drop-off

Your driver will drop you off at your address in Lyon.

  • Door-to-door service
  • Help with your luggage
In total
  • 212 km
  • 2 h 20 min

Visit these sights on the way

Chateau de Prangins

Chateau de Prangins

This historic manor has gone from hosting historic guests, to hosting the Swiss National Museum. The Home of Swiss History 

Nyon Castle

Nyon Castle

This sturdy medieval castle houses a fragile treasure - the town’s porcelain museum. Handle with Care 

Geneva

Geneva

The seat of hundreds of international organizations, Switzerland’s non-capital offers cosmopolitan delights alongside thousands of years of history and a stunning natural backdrop.  The Capital of Peace 

Fort l'Ecluse

Fort l'Ecluse

Fort l’Ecluse is actually comprised of two separate forts, the Upper and Lower forts, connected by a subterranean stairway cut into the rock. Heart of Stone 

Cerdon caves

Cerdon caves

This impressive network of caves is not only beautiful, it's also a 12,000-year-old refuge. A Prehistoric Hideaway 

Sanctuaire d'Ars

Sanctuaire d'Ars

Learn about the generous work of St. John Vianney in the museum and shrine housed in a Romantic basilica.  Doing God's Work 

Why people love Daytrip

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5,100+ reviews
  • 37 travelers took this route with us
Feb 28, 2025

Great driver in Egypt

Used the service to go from Luxor to Hurghada, Egypt. Ahmed H was our driver and he was perfect. The car was new, clean, he had water and snacks for us, and accommodated our stops. Great service from him and would recommend it.

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler Maps315861
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Maps315861

Feb 28, 2025
Feb 20, 2025

Comfortable and Safe Rides in Mexico

Used Daytrip for two rides in Mexico, which were both great. So comfortable, and we arrived at each of our destinations at a great time. Both were incredible drivers, and we felt so safe. One of our drivers, Miguel, also played the best music! Will definitely use Daytrip on our next trip to Mexico.

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler Golourdesduarte
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Golourdesduarte

Feb 20, 2025
Feb 10, 2025

Great way to travel and see some sights on the way

We did not know what to expect with this trip and booked from Australia. We were initially looking for an easy way to travel from Granada to Malaga. We decided not to waste the opportunity to see something additional on our way. Miguel certainly exceeded our expectations. His English was excellent (unfortunately we speak very little Spanish), and he was very friendly and helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed hearing about the regions as we passed through and also discussing some of the local ways. Miguel took us to Antequera as planned and ensured we were able to easily get our tickets to the attractions without any sense of rushing us. We were picked up and dropped off punctually and really enjoyed our trip. Hopefully we will return to Spain and we can use this service again sometime.

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler Michelle R
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Michelle R

Feb 10, 2025
Aug 31, 2018

Transportation

We hired this company to take us from Lyon to Lausanne. What a great way to get from one city to another in Europe. Stressfree and better than renting a car . Some places are too difficult to get to by public transportation. This company will take you and you can even do some sightseeing along the . I will use this company again

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler Tammy W
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Tammy W

Aug 31, 2018

Vehicle options for this trip

Most popular

sedan

Sedan

Comparable to aVolkswagen Passat
Passengers and luggage
  • 1-3
  • 3x
  • 3x
  • Clean
  • Comfortable
  • Air conditioned
  • Handicapped accessible
  • Child seats
  • Pet friendly
  • Smoke-free
From €131 per seat

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luxury sedan

Luxury sedan

Comparable to aMercedes Benz E-class
Passengers and luggage
  • 1-2
  • 2x
  • 2x
  • All standard sedan features
  • Luxurious vehicle
  • Chauffeur-style service
  • Extra amenities
From €223 per seat

The Daytrip driver advantage

Daytrip driver
  • Local knowledge about the route from Lausanne to Lyon
    Including available sights:
  • English speaking*

    All Daytrip drivers speak English* as well as their native language (and sometimes additional languages too!). They'll be happy to discuss local history and culture with you, as well as answer any questions you may have. And because they speak the language, they're able to provide you with a unique opportunity to connect with local culture. *Drivers for Lite service aren't required to speak English but must meet all other standards.

  • Safety first!

    We screen all our drivers for criminal and traffic records, and personally interview each one. We also inspect their cars for safety, comfort, and reliability. All cars must be less than ten years old, in excellent operating condition, and insured as required by local law. And because our drivers are locals, they're familiar with the rules and customs of the road.

World-class customer support

  • Available 24/7
  • Close relationship with drivers
  • Experts on the route from Lausanne to Lyon

Flexible cancellation policy

  • Cancellations: 100% refund up to 24 hours before the trip!
  • Changes: Free up to 24 hours before the trip!

Good to know

Children

If you’re traveling with children, make sure to let us know in the booking so we can get the appropriate child seats ready!

Pets

Pets are allowed (and loved)! We just need to know beforehand. You can tell us about them in the next phase of the booking.

Tips

Gratuity isn’t included or required, but if you really enjoyed your trip, you can show your driver your appreciation with an optional tip (10% is sufficient).

Luggage

  • Big luggage
  • 29x21x11 inches
  • 74x53x28 cm
  • Small luggage
  • 22x14x9 inches
  • 56x36x23 cm

Each passenger is allowed to have one checked bag and one carry on. If you’re traveling with more bags or oversized luggage, you can adjust this while booking.

Payment methods

Pay by credit card online, or in cash directly to your driver!

Frequently Asked Questions

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