- Must visit
Gallerie dell'Accademia
A leading Venetian art museum with masterpieces by Bellini, Titian, Veronese, and Tintoretto in a grand former confraternity building.
Cheapest price on Sep 17
€84
Average ticket price on Sep 17
€89
Fastest journey on Sep 17
11 h
Average journey duration on Sep 17
13 h 20 m
Buses on Sep 17
5
Distance
456 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lausanne to Venice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lausanne to Venice will cost around €89 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €84.
It's difficult to get from Lausanne to Venice without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Lausanne to Venice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €87 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €87, while a flight costs an average of €430.
Distance: 283 miles (456 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€87 Average price Cheapest | €430 Average price | €121 Average price | €108 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 2m Average total duration 12h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 34m Average total duration 7h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Lausanne to Venice:
A bus is €34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lausanne to Venice costing on average €121.
A bus is €344 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lausanne to Venice costing on average €430.
Other travel options to Venice take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 4m.
Bus takes on average 12h 32m.
Tickets start at around €87 compared to roughly €108 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €21. The journey takes 12h 32m versus 6h 38m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:50AM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 15h35 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price €44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55AM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 18h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €136 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:05AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 15h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 13h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 16h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 13h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €59 |
The table below shows live departures for Lausanne to Venice buses for tomorrow, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:05 AM Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome | 11h00 | 2:05 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:05 AM Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome | 12h00 | 3:05 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:55 PM Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome | 15h50 | 4:45 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:10 PM Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome | 14h05 | 7:15 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:10 PM Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome | 13h45 | 6:55 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer |
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Buses from Lausanne to Venice run on average 8 times per day, taking around 12h 32m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €8 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 22:15. The fastest bus covers the 283 miles (456 km) distance in 8h 5m.
Distance 283 miles (456 km) |
Average bus duration 12h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price €8 |
Buses per day 8 |
Fastest bus 8h 5m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 10:15 PM |
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Most Lausanne to Venice buses use the Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome to Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) station pair, with some services arriving at Venezia, Tronchetto. Use this guide to compare Lausanne and Venice bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia is 7 km from Venice city centre. Public transport options include:
Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the departures area.
Ticket office support is available at Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia.
Available at Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia: Elevators, ramps.
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