How to travel from Bologna to Lausanne

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bologna to Lausanne

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Lausanne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $43. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $43, and a flight costs an average of $74.

Distance: 267 miles (430 km)

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Flight

$111

Average price

$67

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Cheapest

$184

Average price

5h 55m

Average total duration

5h 25m

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30m

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8h 31m

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8h 1m

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30m

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5h 38m

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2h 38m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

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0.4 - 1.1kg

CO2 emissions

1.3 - 2.6kg

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from Bologna to Lausanne

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

Our recommendation

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

FlixBus
12:20AM11h25
Bologna
11:45AMLausanne
$441One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
12:20AM11h25
Bologna
11:45AMLausanne
$441One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
12:20AM11h25
Bologna
11:45AMLausanne
$441One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
07:20PM15h20
Bologna
10:40AMLausanne
$491One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
05:30PM16h20
Bologna
09:50AMLausanne
$601One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
09:00PM13h25
Bologna
10:25AMLausanne
$621One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Bologna 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 Bologna to Lausanne.

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There are 3 options to travel between Bologna and Lausanne including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Bologna to Lausanne is a bus with an average price of $43 (€34).

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

A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Lausanne costing on average $64 (€51).

A bus is $32 (€26) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Lausanne costing on average $74 (€60).

The fastest way to travel from Bologna to Lausanne is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 30m.

Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 42m.

Bus takes on average 9h 10m.

The distance from Bologna to Lausanne is approximately 267 miles (430 km).
The average frequency per day from Bologna to Lausanne is:
  • Around 41 flights per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bologna 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 Bologna to Lausanne:
  • Flights mostly depart from Bologna Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Bologna Centrale and arrive in Lausanne station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) and arrive in Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bologna to Lausanne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Lausanne by bus.
  • Travel with Vueling Airlines, LAER, SWISS, Air France, Air Dolomiti to go to Lausanne by flight.
  • Travel with Trenitalia, Frecciarossa to go to Lausanne by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Bologna to Lausanne:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Bologna 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.

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