Driving from Saint-Étienne to Lausanne
Lausanne lies 211 km (131 mi) north-east of Saint-Étienne, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 3 h 13 min without stops, over roughly 257 km (160 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Saint-Étienne | Lausanne | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | France | Switzerland |
| Population | 176,280 | 139,111 |
| Elevation | 529 m (1,736 ft) | 453 m (1,486 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) | UTC+2 (Europe/Zurich) |
| Postal codes | 42000–42969 CEDEX 9 | 1001–1019 |
What changes when you arrive in Lausanne
Crossing from France into Switzerland: money changes from the Euro to the Franc (CHF); sockets are Euro, SN 441011; the dialling code becomes +41; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210.
Where to book car hire from Saint-Étienne to Lausanne
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Staying in Lausanne
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Common questions
How far is Lausanne from Saint-Étienne?
211 km (131 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Saint-Étienne; by road roughly 257 km (160 mi).
How long does it take to get from Saint-Étienne to Lausanne by car?
About 3 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Saint-Étienne and Lausanne?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Lausanne?
The Franc (CHF).
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.