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Compare bus, train, and flight for Dresden to Lausanne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Lausanne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $109 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 34m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $109, while a flight costs an average of $532.
Distance: 449 miles (724 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$125 Average price | $109 Average price Cheapest | $532 Average price | $246 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 29m Average total duration 9h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 5m Average total duration 16h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | 2.2 - 4.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Dresden to Lausanne
Compare the available ways to get from Dresden to Lausanne, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Lausanne:
A bus is $16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Lausanne costing on average $125.
A bus is $423 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Lausanne costing on average $532.
Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 29m.
Bus takes on average 17h 5m.
Tickets start at around $125 compared to roughly $246 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $122. The journey takes 9h 59m versus 9h 43m 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 Dresden to Lausanne
How to get from Dresden to Lausanne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dresden to Lausanne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus
12:50 PM 16h50 Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) 5:40 AM Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome $66 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
12:50 PM 16h50 Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) 5:40 AM Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome $66 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
LH2123 · LH23849:25 AM 3h15 Dresden Airport 12:40 PM Geneva International Airport $193 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- ICE 1652 · ICE 371 · IC 977 · IR 2528
8:11 AM 10h09 Dresden Hbf 6:20 PM Lausanne station $104 1 One-way 3 transfers - ICE 1652 · ICE 371 · IC 1630
8:11 AM 10h45 Dresden Hbf 6:56 PM Lausanne station $104 1 One-way 2 transfers - ICE 1650 · ICE 373 · IC 981 · IR 2532
10:11 AM 10h09 Dresden Hbf 8:20 PM Lausanne station $108 1 One-way 3 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus
11:59 PM 17h16 Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) 5:15 PM Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome $66 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus+
FlixTrain9:16 AM 21h19 Dresden-Neustadt station 6:35 AM Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome $66 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus+FlixTrain
9:07 AM 21h28 Dresden Hbf 6:35 AM Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome $66 1 One-way 1 transfer
LX919+LX28187:25 PM 4h10 Dresden Airport 11:35 PM Geneva International Airport $190 1 One-way 1 transfer- LH2125 · LH2388
1:35 PM 5h50 Dresden Airport 7:25 PM Geneva International Airport $193 1 One-way 1 transfer - LH69+
LH56746:10 AM 4h00 Dresden Airport 10:10 AM Geneva International Airport $202 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Lausanne:
A bus is $16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Lausanne costing on average $125.
A bus is $423 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Lausanne costing on average $532.
Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 29m.
Bus takes on average 17h 5m.
- Around 8 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dresden and Lausanne as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dresden Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Lausanne station.
- Buses mostly depart from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Lausanne by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Lausanne by bus.
- Travel with Swiss, Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, ITA to go to Lausanne by flight.
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