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Olympic Museum
The flagship museum of the Olympic movement on the lakeside at Ouchy, with interactive sports, history, and design exhibits. One of Lausanne’s most famous cultural attractions.
Cheapest price
$43
Average price
$43
Fastest journey
6 h 40 m
Average duration
6 h 40 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
230 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Milan to Lausanne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan to Lausanne will cost around $43 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $43.
Of the 1 buses that leave Milan for Lausanne on Tue, May 26, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 26 the direct buses cover the 230 km distance in an average of 6 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 40 m .
On Tue, May 26 the slowest buses will take 6 h 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.
FlixBus
FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan to Lausanne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a flight costs an average of $94.
Distance: 142 miles (230 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$48 Average price Cheapest | $120 Average price | $283 Average price |
5h 57m Average total duration 5h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration 4h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions |
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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 Milan to Lausanne:
A bus is $72 (€58) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Lausanne costing on average $120 (€97).
A bus is $234 (€189) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Lausanne costing on average $283 (€228).
Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 17m.
Bus takes on average 5h 27m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
The table below shows live departures for Milan to Lausanne buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, May 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 6:15 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 6h40 | 12:55 PM Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Compare bus, train, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Buses from Milan to Lausanne run on average 3 times per day, taking around 5h 27m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $25 (€20) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:04, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 142 miles (230 km) distance in 5h 0m.
Distance 142 miles (230 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€20) |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 5h 0m |
First bus 12:04 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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