How to travel from Essen to Lausanne

There are 3 options to travel between Essen and Lausanne including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Essen to Lausanne is a bus with an average price of €66.

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

A bus is €52 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Lausanne costing on average €118.

A bus is €352 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Essen to Lausanne costing on average €418.

The fastest way to travel from Essen to Lausanne is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 48m.

Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 10m.

Bus takes on average 15h 48m.

The distance from Essen to Lausanne is approximately 341 miles (550 km).

The average frequency per day from Essen to Lausanne is:

• Around 42 flights per day.
• Around 7 trains per day.
• Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Essen 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 Essen to Lausanne:

• Trains mostly depart from Essen Hbf and arrive in Lausanne station.
• Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
• Buses mostly depart from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Essen 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.
• Travel with Eurowings, KLM, Air France, Swiss, British Airways, KLM Cityhopper, Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Vueling, Helvetic Airways, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Qatar Airways, ITA to go to Lausanne by flight.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Essen to Lausanne:

• 1 direct flights per day with Eurowings.

Omio customers who travel from Essen 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.