Address
Ch. des Boveresses 155
1066 Epalinges
Switzerland
Reception in Buillding B (SC-CLE) on the map below.
Arriving by plane
Should you arrive by plane at one of the Swiss international airpots (Geneva or Zurich), the most convenient way to reach the department is by train, here are some instructions to follow:
From Geneva airport (which is the closest airport to us)
The trip to Lausanne takes about 45 minutes and there are 3 departures per hour. A ticket costs approximately 25 CHF. Most connections are direct and there is no need to change. Full timetable details are available at www.sbb.ch .
From Zurich airport (Kloten)
The trip to Lausanne takes 2½ hours. A ticket costs approximately 72 CHF. There are 2 departures per hour and some trains require changing in Bern or Zurich main station. To check the timetable please refer to the link above and make your request by using Zurich Airport as point of departure and Lausanne, for arrival.
Arriving by train
Take the train to Lausanne station.Once you get to the Lausanne train station the best way to reach us is by taxi. However, you can also take the Metro #M2, which will bring you to our Research Center in about 15 minutes. A ticket costs 3.40 CHF and can be purchased at machines located at the metro station. You should get off at the stop "Croisettes" (terminus of the line), from which you will immediately see the research buildings to your right.
Arriving by car
Coming by car from Geneva, you follow the direction "Lausanne -Nord- Simplon - Gd St Bernard". You exit the highway at "Lausanne-Vennes, hôpitaux". You then turn to the left and follow the direction Berne, Moudon. Turn right at the traffic lights (Follow the sign CLE).
Coming by car from Vevey, you exit the highway at "Lausanne-Vennes, hôpitaux" You then turn on the right and follow the direction Berne, Moudon, and then continue as described above.
Transportation schedule