- 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
$128
Average price
$209
Fastest journey
13 h 3 m
Average duration
13 h 21 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
946 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Budapest to Lausanne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to Lausanne will cost around $209 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $128.
Of the 4 trains that leave Budapest for Lausanne on Sat, Jun 13, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 13 the direct trains cover the 946 km distance in an average of 13 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 13 h 3 m .
On Sat, Jun 13 the slowest trains will take 13 h 58 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 train as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Lausanne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $70. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $70, and a flight costs an average of $54.
Distance: 587 miles (946 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$203 Average price | $224 Average price | $94 Average price Cheapest | $343 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 43m Average total duration 13h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 17h 56m Average total duration 17h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.8 - 5.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 2.4kg 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 Budapest to Lausanne:
A bus is $109 (€88) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Lausanne costing on average $203 (€164).
A bus is $131 (€106) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Lausanne costing on average $224 (€182).
Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 13m.
Bus takes on average 17h 26m.
Tickets start at around $203 (€164) compared to roughly $343 (€279) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $141 (€114). The journey takes 13h 13m versus 12h 17m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Lausanne trains for today, Friday, June 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RJX 62 · ECE 98 · IC 734 | On time 9:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 13h13 | 10:43 PM Lausanne station | 2 transfers | |
R 4642 · RJX 62 · ECE 98 · IC 734 | 9:40 AM Budapest-Deli | 13h03 | 10:43 PM Lausanne station | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Budapest to Lausanne run on average 3 times per day, taking around 13h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $87 (€70) but you can travel from only $54 (€44) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:44. The fastest train covers the 587 miles (946 km) distance in 13h 3m.
Distance 587 miles (946 km) |
Average train duration 13h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $87 (€70) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 13h 3m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 11:44 PM |
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