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How to travel from Amsterdam to Lausanne

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Amsterdam to Lausanne

Omio 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 prices starting from €25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 16m. 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 €25, and a train costs an average of €68.

Distance: 411 miles (663 km)

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€177

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€170

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€67

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Cheapest

11h 17m

Average total duration

10h 47m

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5h 16m

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2h 16m

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16h 32m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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2.0 - 4.0kg

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0.7 - 1.7kg

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from Amsterdam to Lausanne

How to get from Amsterdam to Lausanne by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Lausanne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
02:15PM16h20
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
06:35AMLausanne, Parking du Vélodrome
$931One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
02:15PM16h20
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
06:35AMLausanne, Parking du Vélodrome
$931One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

easyJetU21518
09:10PM1h25
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
10:35PMGeneva International Airport
$2141One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 225 · ECE 5 · IC 627 · IC 724
08:31AM9h12
Amsterdam Centraal
05:43PMLausanne station
$1991One-way
3 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 225 · ECE 5 · IC 1628
08:31AM9h25
Amsterdam Centraal
05:56PMLausanne station
$1991One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:30PM18h35
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
05:05PMLausanne, Parking du Vélodrome
$931One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:40PM19h35
Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena
05:15PMLausanne, Parking du Vélodrome
$931One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:35PM19h40
Amsterdam, Centraal Station
05:15PMLausanne, Parking du Vélodrome
$931One-way
1 transfer
Air FranceAF1341 · AF1442+SBBIC 1 727 | 727
10:35AM5h39
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
04:14PMLausanne station
$3781One-way
2 transfers
Air FranceAF1341 · AF1442+SBBIR 15 2529 | 2529
10:35AM6h02
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
04:37PMLausanne station
$3781One-way
2 transfers
Air FranceAF1501 · AF1142+SBBIR 15 2533 | 2533
12:40PM5h57
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
06:37PMLausanne station
$3811One-way
2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Amsterdam to Lausanne

Travel to Lausanne easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Amsterdam to Lausanne.

FAQs

There are 3 ways to get from Amsterdam to Lausanne: train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to go to Lausanne from Amsterdam is by taking a bus, which costs on average $52 (€47).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Amsterdam to Lausanne:

Taking a bus costs $35 (€32) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $87 (€79).

A bus is $11 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Lausanne costing on average $63 (€57).

The fastest way to get to Lausanne from Amsterdam is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 15 min.

Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:

Taking a bus requires on average 15 h 20 min of travel time.

Train takes on average 8 h 54 min.

You should expect to travel around 411 miles (663 km) between Amsterdam and Lausanne.

The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Lausanne is:

  • 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Lausanne from Amsterdam as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Amsterdam to Lausanne:

    Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Amsterdam to Lausanne:

    • You can take a bus from Amsterdam to Lausanne with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus. Cheap tickets can be found for $38 (€34) with BlaBlaCar Bus from Amsterdam to Lausanne.
    • You can travel by plane from Amsterdam to Lausanne with easyJet, KLM Cityhopper, KLM, Lufthansa Cityline (2), Air France or Vueling Airlines, and you can find easyJet Amsterdam to Lausanne tickets for $87 (€79) on Omio.
    • You can take a train from Amsterdam to Lausanne with Deutsche Bahn or Eurostar. Cheap tickets can be found for $63 (€57) with Deutsche Bahn from Amsterdam to Lausanne.

    Yes, there are direct services available from Amsterdam to Lausanne with the following travel companies:

    • Direct bus with.
    • Direct flight with easyJet, KLM Cityhopper or KLM.
    • Take a direct train with.

    Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Lausanne as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Lausanne from Amsterdam.

    Looking to extend your trip from Amsterdam to Lausanne? Many Omio customers who go from Amsterdam to Lausanne usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Paris, Milan, Geneva, Zurich or Lyon. If you're looking to explore Paris, Milan, Geneva, Zurich or Lyon from Lausanne, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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