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 an average ticket price of zł 450 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 59m. 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 zł 450, while a flight costs an average of zł 2,016.

Distance: 411 miles (663 km)

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Driving

zł 628

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zł 2,016

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zł 450

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Cheapest

zł 914

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9h 6m

Average total duration

8h 36m

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4h 59m

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15h 46m

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15h 16m

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9h 57m

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2.0 - 4.0kg

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0.7 - 1.7kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Lausanne is a bus with an average price of zł 450.

This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Lausanne:

A bus is zł 179 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Lausanne costing on average zł 628.

A bus is zł 1,567 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Lausanne costing on average zł 2,016.

The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Lausanne is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 59m.

Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 6m.

Bus takes on average 15h 46m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Amsterdam and Lausanne including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Amsterdam to Lausanne among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 1h 21m faster (8h 36m by train vs 9h 57m by car) and roughly zł 286 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (zł 628 vs zł 914). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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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.

  • FlixBus
    9:50 PM17h15
    Amsterdam
    3:05 PMLausanne
    zł 3351One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    9:50 PM17h15
    Amsterdam
    3:05 PMLausanne
    zł 3351One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    12:15 PM16h20
    Amsterdam
    4:35 AMLausanne
    zł 3881One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    10:55 PM17h20
    Amsterdam
    4:15 PMLausanne
    zł 3591One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBus
    9:30 PM18h35
    Amsterdam
    4:05 PMLausanne
    zł 3671One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBus
    6:20 AM23h30
    Amsterdam
    5:50 AMLausanne
    zł 4041One-way
    0 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.

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There are 3 options to travel between Amsterdam and Lausanne including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Lausanne is a bus with an average price of zł 450.

This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Lausanne:

A bus is zł 179 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Lausanne costing on average zł 628.

A bus is zł 1,567 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Lausanne costing on average zł 2,016.

The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Lausanne is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 59m.

Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 6m.

Bus takes on average 15h 46m.

The distance from Amsterdam to Lausanne is approximately 411 miles (663 km).
The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Lausanne is:
  • Around 49 flights per day.
  • Around 12 buses per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Amsterdam to Lausanne:
  • Flights mostly depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Amsterdam Centraal and arrive in Lausanne station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Amsterdam to Lausanne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Lausanne by bus.
  • Travel with easyJet, KLM, KLM Cityhopper, Air France, Vueling, BA Euroflyer, Lufthansa Cityline, Indigo Airlines, BA Cityflyer, Qatar Airways, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Amelia, British Airways, Edelweiss Air, Swiss, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, ITA to go to Lausanne by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar, SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF, TGV to go to Lausanne by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Amsterdam to Lausanne:
  • 7 direct flights per day with easyJet, KLM, KLM Cityhopper.
Omio customers who travel from Amsterdam to Lausanne often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Milan, Geneva, Lyon, Zurich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lausanne and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Lausanne to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Lausanne, you can explore the vibrant Flon District with its trendy shops and nightlife, take a boat cruise on Lake Geneva for picturesque views, visit the diverse Lausanne Botanical Garden, or enjoy a wine tasting tour in the nearby Lavaux vineyards. Attend a performance at the Lausanne Opera for culture and entertainment. Must-see sights include the Gothic Lausanne Cathedral, the engaging Olympic Museum, the unique Collection de l'Art Brut, the scenic Ouchy Promenade, and the Hermitage Foundation art museum.
Three days in Lausanne is typically sufficient to explore its main attractions, including the Olympic Museum, the historic Old Town, and the beautiful lakeside promenade.
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