- Must visit
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
$52
Average price
$71
Fastest journey
12 h 20 m
Average duration
12 h 53 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
699 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Prague to Lausanne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Prague to Lausanne will cost around $71 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $52.
Of the 4 buses that leave Prague for Lausanne on Wed, Jun 10, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 10 the direct buses cover the 699 km distance in an average of 12 h 53 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 12 h 20 m .
On Wed, Jun 10 the slowest buses will take 13 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.








Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Prague to Lausanne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $52. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $52, and a flight costs an average of $40.
Distance: 434 miles (699 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$73 Average price Cheapest | $133 Average price | $179 Average price | $256 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 19m Average total duration 12h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 31m Average total duration 13h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.1 - 4.2kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Prague to Lausanne:
A bus is $60 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prague to Lausanne costing on average $133 (€108).
A bus is $106 (€86) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Prague to Lausanne costing on average $179 (€145).
Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 49m.
Train takes on average 13h 1m.
Tickets start at around $73 (€59) compared to roughly $256 (€209) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $184 (€150). The journey takes 12h 49m versus 8h 46m 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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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 BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 13h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 17h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 13h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 16h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 14h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 13h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 13h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 14h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 17h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 17h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $77 |
The table below shows live departures for Prague to Lausanne buses for today, Tuesday, June 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:30 PM Praha, Černý Most | 17h20 | 7:50 AM Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:05 PM Praha, Zličín | 16h45 | 7:50 AM Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 4:00 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 13h40 | 5:40 AM Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:15 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 13h25 | 5:40 AM Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:45 PM Praha, Na Knížecí | 14h05 | 7:50 AM Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 7:30 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 12h20 | 7:50 AM Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:50 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 17h50 | 5:40 PM Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Prague to Lausanne run on average 8 times per day, taking around 12h 49m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $52 (€42) but you can travel from only $40 (€32) by flight.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 434 miles (699 km) distance in 12h 20m.
Distance 434 miles (699 km) |
Average bus duration 12h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $52 (€42) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 12h 20m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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