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Compare train, bus, and flight for Essen to Lausanne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Essen to Lausanne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €36. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 55m. 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 €36, and a train costs an average of €70.
Distance: 341 miles (550 km)
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€92 Average price | €57 Average price Cheapest |
8h 25m Average total duration Fastest 7h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 18m Average total duration 17h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Essen to Lausanne by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Essen to Lausanne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Lausanne:
A bus is $43 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Lausanne costing on average $88 (€70).
A bus is $68 (€54) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Essen to Lausanne costing on average $113 (€90).
Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:
Flight takes on average 1h 20m.
Bus takes on average 14h 45m.
- Around 33 flights per day.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 5 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Essen Hbf and arrive in Lausanne station.
- Buses mostly depart from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Lausanne by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Lausanne by bus.
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