How to travel from Düsseldorf to Lausanne

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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 $47. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 1m. 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 $47, and a flight costs an average of $80.

Distance: 324 miles (523 km)

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Driving

$130

Average price

$75

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Cheapest

$234

Average price

$204

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

7h 37m

Average total duration

7h 7m

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30m

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9h 46m

Average total duration

9h 16m

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30m

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5h 1m

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2h 1m

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3h 0m

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7h 41m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

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0.5 - 1.3kg

CO2 emissions

1.6 - 3.1kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Lausanne is a bus with an average price of $75 (€60).

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

A bus is $55 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Lausanne costing on average $130 (€103).

A bus is $159 (€126) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Lausanne costing on average $234 (€186).

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Lausanne is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 1m.

Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 7m.

Bus takes on average 9h 16m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Düsseldorf and Lausanne including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Düsseldorf to Lausanne among Omio's users.

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from Düsseldorf to Lausanne

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:25 PM13h10
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    6:35 AMLausanne, Parking du Vélodrome
    $811One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:25 PM13h10
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    6:35 AMLausanne, Parking du Vélodrome
    $811One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • EurowingsEW9748
    6:45 PM1h20
    Dusseldorf Airport
    8:05 PMGeneva International Airport
    $4391One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 103 · IC 1624
    8:27 AM7h29
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    3:56 PMLausanne station
    $1731One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 103 · IC 971 · IR 2522
    8:27 AM6h53
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    3:20 PMLausanne station
    $1731One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 105 · ECE 5 · IC 627 · IC 724
    10:27 AM7h16
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    5:43 PMLausanne station
    $1731One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:45 AM13h30
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    5:15 PMLausanne, Parking du Vélodrome
    $861One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:15 PM17h05
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    6:20 AMLausanne, Parking du Vélodrome
    $841One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:00 PM17h45
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    4:45 PMLausanne, Parking du Vélodrome
    $841One-way
    1 transfer
  • German AirwaysKL1796+KLM CityhopperKL1935+SBBIR 95 1733 | 1733
    6:20 AM12h52
    Dusseldorf Airport
    7:12 PMLausanne station
    $3521One-way
    2 transfers
  • German AirwaysKL1796+KLM CityhopperKL1935+SBBIC 1 733 | 733
    6:20 AM12h54
    Dusseldorf Airport
    7:14 PMLausanne station
    $3521One-way
    2 transfers
  • German AirwaysKL1796+KLM CityhopperKL1935+SBBIR 15 2533 | 2533
    6:20 AM12h17
    Dusseldorf Airport
    6:37 PMLausanne station
    $3571One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf to Lausanne.

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There are 3 options to travel between Düsseldorf and Lausanne including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Lausanne is a bus with an average price of $75 (€60).

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

A bus is $55 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Lausanne costing on average $130 (€103).

A bus is $159 (€126) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Lausanne costing on average $234 (€186).

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Lausanne is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 1m.

Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 7m.

Bus takes on average 9h 16m.

The distance from Düsseldorf to Lausanne is approximately 324 miles (523 km).
The average frequency per day from Düsseldorf to Lausanne is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Düsseldorf to Lausanne:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Düsseldorf to Lausanne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Eurowings, Lufthansa, KLM Cityhopper to go to Lausanne by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Intercity to go to Lausanne by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Lausanne by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Düsseldorf to Lausanne:
  • 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Düsseldorf 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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