Mediterranean Line – Lausanne via Geneva Timetables, journey times and prices for carefree travel

Do you love to be (well) prepared? We’re going to share all our secrets, including timetables, journey times and ticket prices. Here’s everything you need for a hassle-free trip to Switzerland. This year, our trains will be departing from Marseille and heading to Geneva or Lausanne. Fancy joining us? TGV Lyria runs between the Mediterranean and Lausanne in the summer months only, from 28 June to 24 August 2025. 

Mediterranean Line – Lausanne via Geneva 

From lakes to mountains, Switzerland offers more than enough to guarantee you have a great time.  

With TGV Lyria making a round trip every day during the summer*, it couldn’t be easier to get there.     

* The TGV Lyria runs between the Mediterranean and Lausanne during the summer period only, from 28 June to 24 August 2025.

RouteScheduleTrain n°duration 
Marseille-Aix-en-Provence13:46-13 :57TGV Lyria 9752 0:11Book
Aix-en-Provence-Avignon14 :00-14 :19TGV Lyria 9752 00:19Book
Avignon TGV -Lyon Part-Dieu14 :22 –15 :32TGV Lyria 9752 01:10Book
Lyon Part-Dieu-Bellegarde15 :40-16 :58TGV Lyria 9752 01:18Book
Bellegarde-Geneva17 :11-17 :45TGV Lyria 9752 00:34Book
Geneva-Lausanne17 :50-18:40TGV Lyria 975200:50Book

Find out all the timetables.



One train journey – seven cities

[Image] Trajet Lausanne-Marseille

Between Marseille Saint Charles and Lausanne, TGV Lyria calls at Aix-en-Provence, Avignon, Lyon, Bellegarde and Geneva Cornavin.  

So you’ll get to see the changing landscape out of the train window. Keep your eyes peeled and enjoy the view.  

If you’re not sure where to start when visiting Geneva or Lausanne just follow our guide! We’ve curated a list of our secret hot spots in these sun-drenched cities.   

tgv lyria view of downtown lausaunne

Our tips for rooting out the best price for your ticket from the Mediterranean to Lausanne 

Exploring Lausanne doesn’t have to be expensive.  With prices as low as EUR 49, it would be a shame to miss out.    

Here are three tips to find the best prices:   

  • 📅 Check your calendar: book your tickets when our ticket sales open. Yes, the secret is to buy your TGV Lyria train tickets as soon as they go on sale. The sooner the better.  

  • 👀 Keep an eye on our Lyria special offers as they pop up throughout the year. Follow our news so you won’t miss a thing! 

  • 💳 Make good use of your SNCF or SBB travelcards for even better value for money. 

Want to find out more? Then head over to our Tickets and Fares page. 

Four great reasons to choose TGV Lyria for your journey from the Mediterranean to Lausanne 

For… high-speed travel between the Med and Lausanne     

No, you’re not dreaming. You’ve arrived already. Yep, Marseille is just 3 hrs 43 mins from Geneva and 4 hrs 25 mins from Lausanne.    

The (major) bonus of travelling with us is that you board at Marseille station, located in the city centre, and arrive at Geneva or Lausanne stations – slap bang in the middle of these Swiss cities.

For... travelling while staying connected   

Sitting comfortably in your seat and connected to the on-board Wi-Fi, you can make the most of your journey to reply to emails, watch a film or surf the internet.  

For... travelling with complete peace of mind  

We know that your time is precious, so we guarantee an unrivalled punctuality rate of 88%*.  

*average of trains arriving within 15 minutes of schedule  

For... travelling with a low carbon footprint

It’s well known that train travel is better for the planet. By choosing TGV Lyria, you are choosing first and foremost an environmentally friendly mode of transport. 

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