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Compare train, bus, and flight for Como to Lausanne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Como to Lausanne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $37 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, while a train costs an average of $121.
Distance: 127 miles (205 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$121 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $138 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 10m Average total duration Fastest 4h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 45m Average total duration 6h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Como to Lausanne:
A bus is $75 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Como to Lausanne costing on average $121.
A bus is $90 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Como to Lausanne costing on average $136.
Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 48m.
Flight takes on average 12h 11m.
Tickets start at around $121 compared to roughly $138 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $16. The journey takes 4h 40m versus 4h 10m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Como to Lausanne
How to get from Como to Lausanne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Como to Lausanne is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:55 PM14h20Como7:15 AMLausanne$1021One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
4:55 PM14h20Como7:15 AMLausanne$1021One-way0 transfers
Fastest
9:40 PM9h20Como7:00 AMLausanne$2071One-way0 transfers
Other options
8:55 PM10h20Como7:15 AMLausanne$2211One-way0 transfers
10:45 AM23h35Como10:20 AMLausanne$2811One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Como to Lausanne:
A bus is $84 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Como to Lausanne costing on average $121.
A bus is $561 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Como to Lausanne costing on average $598.
Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 10m.
Bus takes on average 6h 45m.
- Around 27 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Como and Lausanne as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Milan Malpensa Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Chiasso station and arrive in Lausanne station.
- Buses mostly depart from Lugano, Via Ciani and arrive in Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, flibco, FlixBus to go to Lausanne by bus.
- Travel with Trenitalia, SBB, DSB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Trenord to go to Lausanne by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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