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Compare train, bus, and flight for Düsseldorf to Lausanne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Lausanne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $44. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $44, and a flight costs an average of $80.
Distance: 324 miles (523 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$144 Average price | $71 Average price Cheapest | $272 Average price | $198 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 25m Average total duration 6h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 44m Average total duration 9h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.1kg 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 Düsseldorf to Lausanne:
A bus is $73 (€60) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Lausanne costing on average $144 (€118).
A bus is $201 (€164) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Lausanne costing on average $272 (€222).
Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 55m.
Bus takes on average 9h 14m.
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How to get from Düsseldorf to Lausanne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Düsseldorf to Lausanne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixTrain+
FlixBus4:38 PM13h57Düsseldorf Hbf6:35 AMLausanne, Parking du Vélodrome$571One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixTrain+
FlixBus4:38 PM13h57Düsseldorf Hbf6:35 AMLausanne, Parking du Vélodrome$571One-way1 transfer
Fastest
EW97427:20 AM1h20Dusseldorf Airport8:40 AMGeneva International Airport$2701One-way0 transfers
Other options
ICE 205 · 17031 · 17151+
S68:27 PM11h59Düsseldorf Hbf8:26 AMLausanne station$831One-way5 transfers
ICE 619 · IC 60403 · IC 161011:28 PM9h28Düsseldorf Hbf8:56 AMLausanne station$861One-way2 transfers
ICE 615 · ICE 379 · RE 2347 · IC 8427:26 PM10h54Düsseldorf Hbf6:20 AMLausanne station$861One-way4 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus6:20 PM12h15Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf6:35 AMLausanne, Parking du Vélodrome$611One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:00 PM17h45Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf4:45 PMLausanne, Parking du Vélodrome$661One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus1:00 PM17h20Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf6:20 AMLausanne, Parking du Vélodrome$671One-way1 transfer
AF1042+
AF15072:35 PM5h15Dusseldorf Airport7:50 PMGeneva International Airport$2211One-way1 transfer
AF1242+
AF15072:35 PM7h20Dusseldorf Airport9:55 PMGeneva International Airport$2461One-way1 transfer
AF1242+
AF14074:45 PM5h10Dusseldorf Airport9:55 PMGeneva International Airport$2951One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Lausanne:
A bus is $73 (€60) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Lausanne costing on average $144 (€118).
A bus is $201 (€164) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Lausanne costing on average $272 (€222).
Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 55m.
Bus takes on average 9h 14m.
- Around 34 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Düsseldorf and Lausanne as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Düsseldorf Hbf and arrive in Lausanne station.
- Buses mostly depart from Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome.
- Travel with Eurowings, KLM Cityhopper to go to Lausanne by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Lausanne by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Lausanne by train.
- 1 direct flights per day with Eurowings.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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