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Compare bus, train, and flight for Bruges to Lausanne
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bruges to Lausanne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $69. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.6 - 1.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $69, and a train costs an average of $214.
Distance: 359 miles (578 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
$290 Average price | $128 Average price | $93 Average price Cheapest |
7h 15m Average total duration 6h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 20m Average total duration 12h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
- CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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 Bruges to Lausanne:
A bus is $35 (€28) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bruges to Lausanne costing on average $128 (€102).
A bus is $197 (€157) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bruges to Lausanne costing on average $290 (€231).
Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 45m.
Bus takes on average 12h 50m.
Compare prices and tickets Bruges to Lausanne by bus, train, or flight
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bruges to Lausanne
Trains from Bruges to Lausanne run on average 3 times per day, taking around 6h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $214 (€171) but you can travel from only $69 (€55) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 16:19. The fastest train covers the 359 miles (578 km) distance in 6h 2m.
Distance 359 miles (578 km) |
Average train duration 6h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $214 (€171) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 6h 2m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 4:19 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
FAQs: Trains from Bruges to Lausanne
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bruges to Lausanne by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lausanne, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bruges to Lausanne
- Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 21:30
- Sat - Sun: 06:00 - 21:30
- Luggage lockers are located near the entrance inside the main station.
- Starbucks
- Leonidas
- Deliway Brugge Station
- EXKi
- De Kantine
- Zest Fresh Juice Bar
- FavouRRs
- Facilities include elevators and escalators to platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, barrier-free toilets and accessible parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.
- Radisson Blu Hotel, Bruges
- ibis budget Brugge Centrum Station
- Hotel NH Brugge
- Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 21:30
- Sat - Sun: 06:00 - 21:30
- Located inside the corridor leading away from the platforms and towards the central exit.
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 23, 25, 43, 62, 63, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 96, 98, P1, P4, P5
- Train lines: IC (01, 02, 03, 23, 23A, 32), L 02
- 6:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Rue du Simplon.
- Cafe du Grutli
- Le Chalet Suisse
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- CHF 1
- Beau-Rivage Palace
- Lausanne Palace
- Hotel Continental
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 440 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for trains to France, Germany, Italy, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: Metro connections
- Metro: Line M2
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line T1
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