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The cheapest and fastest buses from Geneva to Lausanne
Showing times and prices for Dec 20
Cheapest price
$3
Average price
$4
Fastest journey
20 m
Average duration
26 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
51 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Geneva to Lausanne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Geneva to Lausanne will cost around $4 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $3.
Fast buses
Of the 5 buses that leave Geneva for Lausanne on Sat, Dec 20, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Dec 20 the direct buses cover the 51 km distance in an average of 26 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 20 m .
On Sat, Dec 20 the slowest buses will take 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
01:00PM0h20
Geneva01:20PMLausanne
$31One-way
0 transfers
07:50AM0h40
Geneva08:30AMLausanne
$41One-way
0 transfers
02:50PM0h20
Geneva03:10PMLausanne
$41One-way
0 transfers
11:30AM0h30
Geneva12:00PMLausanne
$41One-way
0 transfers
10:40AM0h20
Geneva11:00AMLausanne
$41One-way
0 transfers
01:00PM0h20
Geneva01:20PMLausanne
$31One-way
0 transfers
02:50PM0h20
Geneva03:10PMLausanne
$41One-way
0 transfers
10:40AM0h20
Geneva11:00AMLausanne
$41One-way
0 transfers
11:30AM0h30
Geneva12:00PMLausanne
$41One-way
0 transfers
07:50AM0h40
Geneva08:30AMLausanne
$41One-way
0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and ferry for Geneva to Lausanne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Lausanne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, and a ferry costs an average of €50.
Distance: 31 miles (51 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Ferry |
|---|---|---|
€15 Average price Cheapest | €23 Average price | €50 Average price |
1h 23m Average total duration 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 9m Average total duration Fastest 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration 3h 34m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Geneva to Lausanne Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $3 |
Live departures
Geneva to Lausanne bus times
The table below shows live departures for Geneva to Lausanne buses for today, Friday, December 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
Last updated at 7:10 PM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:50 PM Geneva | 0h20 | 8:10 PM Lausanne | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:40 PM Geneva | 0h30 | 9:10 PM Lausanne | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:50 PM Geneva | 0h30 | 9:20 PM Lausanne | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:50 PM Geneva | 0h20 | 10:10 PM Lausanne | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, December 20 | |||||
| 6:50 AM Geneva | 0h40 | 7:30 AM Lausanne | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:40 AM Geneva | 0h20 | 10:00 AM Lausanne | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:30 AM Geneva | 0h30 | 11:00 AM Lausanne | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 12:00 PM Geneva | 0h20 | 12:20 PM Lausanne | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1:50 PM Geneva | 0h20 | 2:10 PM Lausanne | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Geneva to Lausanne
SwitzerlandSwitzerland
Buses from Geneva to Lausanne run on average 5 times per day, taking around 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 31 miles (51 km) distance in 50m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 31 miles (51 km) |
Average bus duration 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 50m |
First bus 00:01 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar, Alsa, FlixBus, Transports Publics Genevois from Geneva to LausanneYou can travel by bus between Geneva to Lausanne with BlaBlaCar, Alsa, FlixBus, Transports Publics Genevois for as low as $11 (€9). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Alsa
About
Alsa is the main provider of bus travel in Spain and a subsidiary of the UK’s National Express. It operates an extensive network of regional, national, and international routes, transporting more than 300 million passengers annually. Alsa’s modern fleet offers varying levels of comfort and amenities. The standard Alsa Normal buses include free Wi-Fi, onboard bathrooms, footrests, and entertainment. For a more premium experience, Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus, and Alsa Premium services provide enhanced comfort and luxury features.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Accessible seating.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for an additional fee; must be packed.
Pets
Small pets allowed in carriers; larger pets must travel in the hold.
FlixBus
About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
50m
Cheapest Price
$11 (€9)
FlixBus frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.
BlaBlaCar
About
BlaBlaCar is a French online marketplace for carpooling, connecting drivers with empty seats and passengers traveling to the same destination to share costs. Founded in 2006, it operates in Europe and Latin America, boasting 26 million active members. The platform also includes BlaBlaCar Bus, an intercity bus service. BlaBlaCar's name comes from its rating system for drivers' chattiness: "Bla" for quiet, "BlaBla" for talkative, and "BlaBlaBla" for very chatty. The company aims to be the leading marketplace for shared travel, offering affordable and sustainable solutions by combining carpooling with bus journeys.
Luggage & cancellation policy
BlaBlaCar frequency
5 a day
Transports Publics Genevois
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 25m
Cheapest Price
$55 (€44)
Transports Publics Genevois frequency
2 a day
FAQs: Bus from Geneva to Lausanne
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Geneva to Lausanne by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lausanne, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap bus tickets from Geneva to Lausanne can start from as little as $21 (€17) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Geneva to Lausanne is $21 (€17); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Geneva to Lausanne bus time is 1 h 29 min covering the 32 mile (51 km) long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The bus from Geneva to Lausanne leaves at 2: 30AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Geneva to Lausanne without having to change trains with FlixBus. There are 5 direct buses from Geneva to Lausanne each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
For the trip from Geneva to Lausanne you can take a bus with BlaBlaCar, Alsa, FlixBus or Transports Publics Genevois. Be sure to check out all possible bus providers that offer services from Geneva to Lausanne on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
A day trip to Lausanne from Geneva is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 29 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from Geneva to Lausanne is October.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel to Lausanne from Geneva including taking a train, bus or ferry.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Geneva to Lausanne:
- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Geneva to Lausanne for bus companies Alsa and FlixBus.
Some of the most interesting sights to explore in Lausanne are:
- Lausanne Cathedral, a stunning example of Gothic architecture offering panoramic views of the city
- Olympic Museum, an engaging museum dedicated to the history and spirit of the Olympic Games
- Collection de l'Art Brut, a unique museum showcasing outsider art from around the world
- Ouchy Promenade, a picturesque lakeside area perfect for leisurely walks and enjoying Lake Geneva
- Hermitage Foundation, an art museum set in a beautiful park offering rotating exhibitions of fine art.
The best things to do in Lausanne include:
- Explore the vibrant Flon District, known for its trendy shops, restaurants, and nightlife
- Take a boat cruise on Lake Geneva for stunning views of the surrounding mountains and vineyards
- Visit the Lausanne Botanical Garden, featuring a diverse collection of plants and themed gardens
- Enjoy a wine tasting tour in the nearby Lavaux vineyards, a UNESCO World Heritage site
- Attend a performance at the Lausanne Opera, offering a rich program of opera and ballet.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus companies Alsa and FlixBus.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Geneva to Lausanne depends on the bus companies:
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Geneva to Lausanne, follow these tips:
Start your search now and compare ticket prices to find the best deal!
Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Geneva to Lausanne.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Geneva to Lausanne:
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Geneva to Lausanne:
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the bus from Geneva to Lausanne. The following conditions apply:
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Larger pets must travel in the hold.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
You can reserve your seat on the bus from Geneva to Lausanne with the following bus providers: Alsa and FlixBus
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Geneva to Lausanne with the following bus companies: Alsa and FlixBus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Geneva to Lausanne with the following bus companies: Alsa and FlixBus.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Geneva to Lausanne
Geneva
Lausanne
Amenities at bus station
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Officeinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 06:00-23:59
Car connection
Rue Ami-LévrierWifi
- Free Wi-Fi
Dining
- Swiss Bakery (in the station)
- Italian Bistro (in the station).
Taxis
- Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps
WC
- Available in the station.
Public transit options for Genève, Gare Routière
- Bus: 1, 25, 61 Train: L1, L2
Genève, Aéroport
Amenities at bus station
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Officeinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 06:00-23:30
Distance to city center
4 kmCar connection
Route de l'AéroportWifi
- Free Wi-Fi
Dining
- Montreux Jazz Café (in the station)
- La Cuisine (in the station).
Taxis
- Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps
WC
- Available in the station.
Public transit options for Genève, Aéroport
- Bus: 5, 10, 23, 28, 57, Y Train: IC, IR, RE
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