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Olympic Museum
The flagship museum of the Olympic movement on the Ouchy waterfront, with interactive sports, history, and memorabilia exhibits. One of Lausanne’s best-known cultural attractions.
Cheapest price
$108
Average price
$129
Fastest journey
1 d 4 h 50 m
Average duration
1 d 9 h 8 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
1550 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lisbon to Lausanne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lisbon to Lausanne will cost around $129 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $108.
Of the 3 buses that leave Lisbon for Lausanne on Fri, Jun 12, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 12 the direct buses cover the 1550 km distance in an average of 1 d 9 h 8 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 d 4 h 50 m .
On Fri, Jun 12 the slowest buses will take 1 d 12 h 10 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.
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lisbon to Lausanne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $79. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.6 - 3.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $79, and a train costs an average of $365.
Distance: 963 miles (1550 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$129 Average price Cheapest | $159 Average price | $429 Average price | $628 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
30h 52m Average total duration 30h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 58m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 51h 59m Average total duration 51h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.6 - 3.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 4.7 - 9.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Lisbon to Lausanne:
A bus is $31 (€25) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lisbon to Lausanne costing on average $159 (€130).
A bus is $300 (€244) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lisbon to Lausanne costing on average $429 (€349).
Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:
Bus takes on average 30h 22m.
Train takes on average 51h 29m.
Tickets start at around $129 (€105) compared to roughly $628 (€511) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $499 (€406). The journey takes 30h 22m versus 18h 32m 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.
Direct services are operated by Alsa, FlixBus.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 35h55 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 33h55 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $120 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25AM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 34h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $105 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 37h35 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $106 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 34h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 33h20 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 31h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $144 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 34h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $115 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 36h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 29h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $120 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 28h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $124 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 29h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 28h50 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $90 |
The table below shows live departures for Lisbon to Lausanne buses for today, Thursday, June 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 2:05 PM Lisbon | 29h00 | 7:05 PM Lausanne | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:05 PM Lisbon | 29h00 | 8:05 PM Lausanne | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, June 12 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:35 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 34h25 | 9:00 PM Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:40 AM Lisboa, Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado | 36h10 | 12:50 AM Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Lisbon to Lausanne run on average 11 times per day, taking around 30h 22m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $79 (€64) but you can travel from only $74 (€60) by flight.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:15, the last at 23:20. The fastest bus covers the 963 miles (1550 km) distance in 28h 50m.
Distance 963 miles (1550 km) |
Average bus duration 30h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $79 (€64) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 28h 50m |
First bus 1:15 AM |
Last bus 11:20 PM |
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