How to travel from Bonn to Lausanne

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Bonn to Lausanne

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bonn to Lausanne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $93 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 39m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $93, while a flight costs an average of $725.

Distance: 292 miles (470 km)

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$725

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$141

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$93

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$195

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4h 39m

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2h 39m

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7h 11m

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6h 41m

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13h 41m

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13h 11m

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7h 8m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.5 - 1.2kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from Bonn to Lausanne is a bus with an average price of $93 (€76).

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

A bus is $48 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bonn to Lausanne costing on average $141 (€115).

A bus is $632 (€517) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bonn to Lausanne costing on average $725 (€593).

The fastest way to travel from Bonn to Lausanne is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 39m.

Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 11m.

Bus takes on average 13h 41m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Bonn and Lausanne including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Bonn to Lausanne among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 4h 29m sooner (2h 39m by flight vs 7h 8m by car). Tickets start at around $725 (€593) compared to roughly $195 (€159) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Bonn to Lausanne

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBus
    1:40 AM13h35
    Bonn
    3:15 PMLausanne
    $681One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    1:40 AM13h35
    Bonn
    3:15 PMLausanne
    $681One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    1:40 AM13h35
    Bonn
    3:15 PMLausanne
    $681One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    3:05 PM14h30
    Bonn
    5:35 AMLausanne
    $761One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Bonn 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 Bonn to Lausanne.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Bonn and Lausanne including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Bonn to Lausanne is a bus with an average price of $93 (€76).

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

A bus is $48 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bonn to Lausanne costing on average $141 (€115).

A bus is $632 (€517) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bonn to Lausanne costing on average $725 (€593).

The fastest way to travel from Bonn to Lausanne is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 39m.

Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 11m.

Bus takes on average 13h 41m.

The distance from Bonn to Lausanne is approximately 292 miles (470 km).
The average frequency per day from Bonn to Lausanne is:
  • Around 38 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bonn to Lausanne:
  • Trains mostly depart from Bonn Hbf and arrive in Lausanne station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Bonn, Museumsmeile and arrive in Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome.
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bonn to Lausanne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Lausanne by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Lausanne by train.
Omio customers who travel from Bonn 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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