Lausanne Getting there & around

Getting around

Buses and trolley buses service most destinations (Sfr1.80 up to three stops, Sfr2.80 unlimited stops in central Lausanne for one hour, Sfr8 for 24-hour pass in central Lausanne). The Métro connects Ouchy with Gare (train station) and Flon (same prices as the buses). A second line is being built from Ouchy to Épalinges, in the northern suburbs.

Parking in central Lausanne is a headache. In blue zones you can park for free (one-hour limit) with a time disk. Most white zones are meter parking. Costs vary but can rise to Sfr2 an hour with a two-hour limit. The lower end of Ave des Bains is one of the few streets with some free parking spots.

If you need a taxi, call 080 080 58 05 or 084 481 08 10. A short ride from the train station to a central hotel will cost Sfr15 to Sfr20.

You can 'hire' bicycles (which carry advertising) for free from Lausanne Roule (021 312 31 09; www.lausanneroule.ch; Côtes de Montbenon 16) at Voie du Chariot in the Flon area. The bikes are available from 7.30am to 9.30pm, April to October. You leave a Sfr20 refundable deposit and ID. If you bring it back late, there's a Sfr10 fine and Sfr20 for each successive day.