- Must visit
Musée cantonal des Beaux-Arts Lausanne (MCBA)
Flagship art museum in the Plateforme 10 district, with major Swiss and international works from past centuries to today.
Flights from Amsterdam to Lausanne depart on average 57 times per day, taking around 2h 3m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $118 (€96) but you can travel from only $56 (€46) by bus.
There are 8 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:05, the last at 22:40. The fastest flight covers the 411 miles (663 km) distance in 1h 25m. July is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 411 miles (663 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $118 (€96) |
Flights per day 57 |
Direct flights 8 |
Fastest flight 1h 25m |
First flight 5:05 AM |
Last flight 10:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 28 days |
Cheapest price on Aug 30
$231
Average ticket price on Aug 30
$691
Fastest journey on Aug 30
1 h 25 m
Average journey duration on Aug 30
1 h 27 m
Flights on Aug 30
81
Distance
663 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Amsterdam to Lausanne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Amsterdam to Lausanne will cost around $691 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $231.
On Sun, Aug 30, we found 81 flights from Amsterdam to Lausanne, including 7 direct services.
On Sun, Aug 30 the direct flights cover the 663 km distance in an average of 1 h 27 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 25 m .
On Sun, Aug 30 the longest flights will take 1 h 30 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.
U21518
IC 1 735 | 735+
U21518
LX2810+
LX725
VY8316 · VY6200
KL1929
KL1939
KL1931
KL1929
KL1935
KL1937Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Lausanne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $91 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 3m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $91, while a flight costs an average of $210.
Distance: 411 miles (663 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$210 Average price | $174 Average price | $91 Average price Cheapest | $242 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 2h 3m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 49m Average total duration 8h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 30m Average total duration 16h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.0 - 4.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Amsterdam to Lausanne:
A bus is $83 (€67) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Lausanne costing on average $174 (€141).
A bus is $118 (€96) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Lausanne costing on average $210 (€170).
Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 19m.
Bus takes on average 16h 0m.
The table below shows live departures for Amsterdam to Lausanne flights for today, Saturday, August 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
KL1937 | 5:05 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h30 | 6:35 PM Geneva International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY8307 · VY6200 | 6:35 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 13h45 | 8:20 AM Geneva International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1939 | 8:50 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h25 | 10:15 PM Geneva International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, August 30 | |||||
KL1929 | 6:55 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h25 | 8:20 AM Geneva International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL1929+ IC 1 721 | 721 | 6:55 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 6h18 | 1:13 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
KL1929+ IR 90 1815 | 1815 | 6:55 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 3h48 | 10:43 AM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
KL1929+ IC 1 717 | 717 | 6:55 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h18 | 11:13 AM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
VY8308 · VY6202 | 7:00 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 5h45 | 12:45 PM Geneva International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX737 · LX2804 | 7:00 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 3h05 | 10:05 AM Geneva International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX737 · LX2806 | 7:00 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 6h55 | 1:55 PM Geneva International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX737 · LX2806+ RE 33 18479 | 18479 | 7:00 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 10h29 | 5:29 PM Lausanne station | 2 transfers | |
LX737 · LX2806+ IC 1 727 | 727 | 7:00 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 9h13 | 4:13 PM Lausanne station | 2 transfers | |
LX737 · LX2806+ IC 1 729 | 729 | 7:00 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 10h13 | 5:13 PM Lausanne station | 2 transfers | |
AF5473+ AF1442 | 7:15 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 6h35 | 1:50 PM Geneva International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF5473+ AF1842 | 7:15 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 3h55 | 11:10 AM Geneva International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF5473+ AF1842+ IR 90 1821 | 1821 | 7:15 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 6h28 | 1:43 PM Lausanne station | 2 transfers | |
AF5473+ AF1842+ IC 909 | 909 | 7:15 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 6h58 | 2:13 PM Lausanne station | 2 transfers | |
AF5473+ AF1842+ RE 33 18471 | 18471 | 7:15 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 6h14 | 1:29 PM Lausanne station | 2 transfers | |
LH1003+ LH5744 | 8:00 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 5h35 | 1:35 PM Geneva International Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA445 · BA752 | 8:10 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 10h05 | 6:15 PM Geneva International Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA445 · BA746 | 8:10 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 5h50 | 2:00 PM Geneva International Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA445 · BA750 | 8:10 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 8h20 | 4:30 PM Geneva International Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA445 · BA754 | 8:10 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 12h00 | 8:10 PM Geneva International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF3171+ AF1442 | 8:10 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 5h40 | 1:50 PM Geneva International Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA445 · BA746+ IC 1 729 | 729 | 8:10 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 9h03 | 5:13 PM Lausanne station | 2 transfers | |
BA445 · BA746+ RE 33 18479 | 18479 | 8:10 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 9h19 | 5:29 PM Lausanne station | 2 transfers | |
BA445 · BA746+ IC 1 733 | 733 | 8:10 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 11h03 | 7:13 PM Lausanne station | 2 transfers | |
AF1241 · AF1442 | 9:35 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h15 | 1:50 PM Geneva International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1241 · AF1342 | 9:35 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 7h50 | 5:25 PM Geneva International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1241 · AF1342+ IC 1 735 | 735 | 9:35 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 10h38 | 8:13 PM Lausanne station | 2 transfers | |
AF1241 · AF1442+ IC 1 727 | 727 | 9:35 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 6h38 | 4:13 PM Lausanne station | 2 transfers | |
AF1241 · AF1342+ IR 90 1833 | 1833 | 9:35 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 10h08 | 7:43 PM Lausanne station | 2 transfers | |
KL1931 | 9:45 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h25 | 11:10 AM Geneva International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL1931+ IC 909 | 909 | 9:45 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h28 | 2:13 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
KL1931+ IR 90 1821 | 1821 | 9:45 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 3h58 | 1:43 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
KL1931+ RE 33 18471 | 18471 | 9:45 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 3h44 | 1:29 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
LX725+ LX2806 | 9:50 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h05 | 1:55 PM Geneva International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX725+ LX2810 | 9:50 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 9h05 | 6:55 PM Geneva International Airport | 1 transfer | |
OS312+ OS153 | 9:55 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 7h20 | 5:15 PM Geneva International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1341 · AF1342 | 10:40 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 6h45 | 5:25 PM Geneva International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1341 · AF1342+ IC 1 735 | 735 | 10:40 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 9h33 | 8:13 PM Lausanne station | 2 transfers | |
AF1341 · AF1342+ IR 90 1833 | 1833 | 10:40 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 9h03 | 7:43 PM Lausanne station | 2 transfers | |
BA431 · BA754 | 11:35 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 8h35 | 8:10 PM Geneva International Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA431 · BA756 | 11:35 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 11h00 | 10:35 PM Geneva International Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA431 · BA752 | 11:35 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 6h40 | 6:15 PM Geneva International Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA431 · BA750 | 11:35 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h55 | 4:30 PM Geneva International Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA431 · BA750+ IC 1 733 | 733 | 11:35 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 7h38 | 7:13 PM Lausanne station | 2 transfers | |
BA431 · BA750+ IR 90 1831 | 1831 | 11:35 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 7h08 | 6:43 PM Lausanne station | 2 transfers | |
BA431 · BA750+ IC 1 735 | 735 | 11:35 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 8h38 | 8:13 PM Lausanne station | 2 transfers | |
KL1933 | 12:05 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h30 | 1:35 PM Geneva International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL1933+ RE 33 18479 | 18479 | 12:05 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 5h24 | 5:29 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
KL1933+ IC 1 727 | 727 | 12:05 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h08 | 4:13 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
KL1933+ IC 1 729 | 729 | 12:05 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 5h08 | 5:13 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
AF5474+ AF1342 | 12:30 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h55 | 5:25 PM Geneva International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF5474+ AF1042 | 12:30 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 7h20 | 7:50 PM Geneva International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF5474+ AF1342+ IR 90 1833 | 1833 | 12:30 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 7h13 | 7:43 PM Lausanne station | 2 transfers | |
AF5474+ AF1342+ IC 1 735 | 735 | 12:30 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 7h43 | 8:13 PM Lausanne station | 2 transfers | |
BA433 · BA752 | 1:25 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h50 | 6:15 PM Geneva International Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA433 · BA754 | 1:25 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 6h45 | 8:10 PM Geneva International Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA433 · BA756 | 1:25 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 9h10 | 10:35 PM Geneva International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1641 · AF1042 | 2:10 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 5h40 | 7:50 PM Geneva International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1641 · AF1242 | 2:10 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 7h45 | 9:55 PM Geneva International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1741 · AF1042 | 2:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 5h10 | 7:50 PM Geneva International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1741 · AF1242 | 2:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 7h15 | 9:55 PM Geneva International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH993+ LH5746 | 2:50 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 7h35 | 10:25 PM Geneva International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1935 | 3:00 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h30 | 4:30 PM Geneva International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL1935+ IC 1 733 | 733 | 3:00 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h13 | 7:13 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
KL1935+ IC 1 735 | 735 | 3:00 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 5h13 | 8:13 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
KL1935+ IR 90 1831 | 1831 | 3:00 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 3h43 | 6:43 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
LX729 · LX2810 | 3:10 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 3h45 | 6:55 PM Geneva International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX729 · LX2816 | 3:10 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 6h45 | 9:55 PM Geneva International Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA756+ BA8454 | 3:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 6h55 | 10:35 PM Geneva International Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Flagship art museum in the Plateforme 10 district, with major Swiss and international works from past centuries to today.
Olympic museum on the lakeside with torches, medals, athlete stories, and interactive displays. A global highlight for sports fans.
Art Brut pioneer museum founded from Jean Dubuffet's collection, showcasing powerful outsider art in an elegant historic mansion.
Iconic waterfront promenade with flower beds, harbor views, and Belle Époque hotels. Ideal for walking by Lake Geneva.
Lausanne's medieval core of steep lanes, stairs, and historic squares. Best area for atmosphere, architecture, and wandering on foot.
Historic market square below the cathedral, known for its fountain, terraces, and access to Lausanne's old-town lanes.
A bubbling cheese fondue from nearby Vaud, usually made with Gruyère and Vacherin. It is a classic social dish of French-speaking Switzerland.
Melted Raclette cheese scraped over potatoes, pickles, and onions. Strongly tied to western Switzerland and popular in Lausanne in colder months.
Leeks and potatoes cooked slowly with cream and butter, often served with sausage. It is one of the signature traditional dishes of the canton of Vaud.
Elegant lakeside fine dining led by a renowned chef. Known for refined seasonal cuisine, polished service, and a prestigious setting.
Traditional lakeside restaurant known for Lake Geneva fish, especially perch fillets, with classic regional cooking and water views.
Historic brasserie near the old town, famous for hearty Swiss classics, sausage dishes, and a lively traditional atmosphere.
Lausanne is costly even by European standards; hotels, dining, and local transit are pricier than in most nearby cities.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service; round up taxi fares and leave small change at cafes.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Amsterdam to Lausanne by flight. 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 flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lausanne, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Amsterdam to Lausanne flights use the Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Geneva International Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Amsterdam and Lausanne airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is 3 km from Amsterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in various locations throughout the airport.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol: Elevators, ramps.
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