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Lausanne long-weekend

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11 Aug 2025 - 15 Aug 2025

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47 kg CO2
What's included:
  • Transport
  • Accommodation
  • Journey guide with tickets
  • Seat reservations where required or recommended
  • WhatsApp support and disruption replanning

Journey at a glance

Trip overview

  • London

  • Basel

    1 night

  • Lausanne

    3 nights

  • London

Full itinerary

Journey
TRAIN
09:31 - 12:58
2hrs 16mins
Eurostar Standard

LondonParis

Take the Eurostar from London St Pancras to Paris. Relax with a drink and a good book or film as you watch the British fields turn into the French countryside from your carriage window.
Journey
TRAIN
14:22 - 17:26
3hrs 4mins
Standard class

ParisBasel

Take the train from Gare de Lyon directly to Basel. Enjoy uninterrupted views of the French countryside as you make your way to the Swiss border city.
Stay
1 night
Basel

Basel

The Swiss city of Basel, located on the border of France and Germany, consistently ranks highest of all the cities in Europe for quality of life. Even as a visitor it's easy to see why, with its vibrant old town set around the Rhine River, over 40 museums and galleries, and easy access to hiking routes and outdoor activities.

Where you could stay1 night

Hotel Schweizerhof Basel

Byway favourite
A highly-rated hotel in the centre of Basel, a short walk from the station. Rooms are simple but comfortable, many with floor-to-ceiling windows. 

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Recommendations

  • Basel's cathedral is a wonderful place to enjoy a moment of peace and quiet. It was built between 1019 and 1500 in late Romanesque and Gothic styles and the interior is full of curious architectural details. Afterwards, head to the Pfalz viewpoint behind the Minster for fantastic views across the Rhine to the old town.

  • The Dreiländerbrücke (Three Countries Bridge) crosses the Rhine and is the world’s longest pedestrian and cyclist suspension bridge at 248m long. It links the German town of Weil am Rhein in southern Baden, and Huningue in Alsace, France. Take the tram to the bridge and visit three countries in five-minutes!

Journey
TRAIN
10:56 - 11:56
0hrs 58mins
Standard class
BaselBern
Journey
12:04 - 13:16
1hrs 6mins
Standard class
BernLausanne
Stay
3 nights
Lausanne

Lausanne

A handsome city on the north shore of Lake Geneva (or Lac Léman, as we're in the heart of French-speaking Switzerland), Lausanne has a steep sided old town and beautiful views of the Alps. It's also the headquarters of the International Olympic Committee.

Where you could stay3 nights

Hôtel de la Paix Lausanne

Byway favourite
An example of the fine architectural work of Alphonse Laverrière, the Hôtel de la Paix Lausanne has been family-run since the end of the 1930's. The four-star property enjoys a fantastic location in the heart of Lausanne, with an on-site restaurant, bar and roof terrace.

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Recommendations

  • The IOC headquarters were established in Lausanne in 1914 and the museum followed in 1993. It's a great for adults and kids; there are temporary and permanent exhibits plus displays that include medals, documents and films. The lake view is pretty special, too.

  • The Cathedral of Notre Dame of Lausanne is a vast gothic church on Cité hill that dates back to the 12th century. Night watchmen still call out the hours from the belfry from 10pm to 2am each night.

Journey
TRAIN
09:46 - 13:42
3hrs 45mins
Standard class

LausanneParis

Pastoral views before and after crossing the French border at Vallorbe and speeding through French Jura and Burgundy. Look out for the Morvan Regional Natural Park and its hilly forested massif a couple of hours before you reach Paris Gare de Lyon.
Journey
TRAIN
16:02 - 17:30
2hrs 16mins
Eurostar Standard
Photo by Seat61.com

ParisLondon

Board the Eurostar at Gare du Nord to London St Pancras. Relax with a book or a film as you travel under the Channel.

Before you book

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