Driving from Lausanne to Villeurbanne
Villeurbanne lies 159 km (99 mi) south-west of Lausanne, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 2 h 25 min without stops, over roughly 194 km (120 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Lausanne | Villeurbanne | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Switzerland | France |
| Population | 139,111 | 131,445 |
| Elevation | 453 m (1,486 ft) | 177 m (581 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Zurich) | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) |
| Postal codes | 1001–1019 | 69100–69629 CEDEX |
What changes when you arrive in Villeurbanne
Crossing from Switzerland into France: money changes from the Franc to the Euro (EUR); sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +33; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648842.
Where to book car hire from Lausanne to Villeurbanne
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Staying in Villeurbanne
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Common questions
How far is Villeurbanne from Lausanne?
159 km (99 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Lausanne; by road roughly 194 km (120 mi).
How long does it take to get from Lausanne to Villeurbanne by car?
About 2 h 25 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lausanne and Villeurbanne?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Villeurbanne?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.