By Bus in Vaud

Lausanne has an excellent city bus network called the tl (Transports Publics de la région Lausannoise) that includes the Metro (a subway that runs uphill through the city from the port of Ouchy), and commuter rail lines that bring passengers in from near suburbs. (At the moment, the multi-tunnel track of the Metro is hors service (out of service) for several years of renovation and expansion; its circuit is replaced by a special bus.)

Fares depend on how many zones you transit—tickets start at 2.40 SF for single trip or 7 SF all day; Mobilis, a pass that combines all rail and bus services starts at 7 SF. If you plan to stay out late club hopping, a pajama service runs on most lines until 2 AM.

Throughout the Riviera, bus service is provided by VMCV (Vevey-Montreux-Chillon-Villeneuve). The Line 1 trolle bus parallels the lakefront and is the most heavily used. Spur routes to the villages of Corsier, Blonay, and others are part of the network, while separately operated funiculars from Vevey and Territet take passengers to the hill towns of Mt. Pelerin and Glion. Tickets on all transportation lines are purchased at automated machines either located at the stop or once on board (at the rear not from the driver). If you have a Swiss Pass, you can travel free on city buses and funiculars in the country and access all national museums.

Bus Information

tl (090/0564900 toll call. www.t-l.ch). VMCV (021/9891811. www.vmcv.ch).