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Compare train, bus, and flight for Barcelona to Lausanne
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Lausanne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $87 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 44m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.7 - 1.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $87, while a train costs an average of $272.
Distance: 418 miles (673 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$87 Average price Cheapest | $104 Average price | $272 Average price | $184 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 50m Average total duration 13h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 12h 38m Average total duration 12h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.0 - 4.0kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Barcelona to Lausanne:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Lausanne costing on average $104 (€85).
A bus is $185 (€151) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Lausanne costing on average $272 (€222).
Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 38m.
Bus takes on average 13h 50m.
Tickets start at around $87 (€71) compared to roughly $184 (€150) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $97 (€79). The journey takes 13h 20m versus 8h 15m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Barcelona to Lausanne
How to get from Barcelona to Lausanne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Barcelona to Lausanne is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IC 1 721 | 721+
U271057:10 AM6h04Barcelona El Prat Airport1:14 PMLausanne station$711One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- IC 1 721 | 721+U271057:10 AM6h04Barcelona El Prat Airport1:14 PMLausanne station$711One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- VY620211:05 AM1h40Barcelona El Prat Airport12:45 PMGeneva International Airport$1491One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus7:30 AM13h30Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord9:00 PMLausanne, Parking du Vélodrome$761One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:20 PM12h55Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord2:15 AMLausanne, Parking du Vélodrome$1271One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:00 AM17h05Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord8:05 PMLausanne, Parking du Vélodrome$1281One-way1 transfer
71057:10 AM1h45Barcelona El Prat Airport8:55 AMGeneva International Airport$761One-way0 transfers- U271057:10 AM1h45Barcelona El Prat Airport8:55 AMGeneva International Airport$801One-way0 transfers
- IR 95 1721 | 1721+U271057:10 AM6h00Barcelona El Prat Airport1:10 PMLausanne station$831One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Lausanne:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Lausanne costing on average $104 (€85).
A bus is $185 (€151) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Lausanne costing on average $272 (€222).
Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 38m.
Bus takes on average 13h 50m.
- Around 56 flights per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barcelona and Lausanne as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arrive in Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome.
- Travel with Renfe Viajeros, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Lausanne by train.
- Travel with Vueling, easyJet, Iberia, Lufthansa City Airlines, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Air France to go to Lausanne by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Lausanne by bus.
- 7 direct flights per day with Vueling, easyJet, Iberia.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Alsa.
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