How to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Lausanne

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

The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Lausanne is a bus with an average price of €51.

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Lausanne:

A bus is €52 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Lausanne costing on average €102.

A bus is €461 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Lausanne costing on average €511.

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Lausanne is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 44m.

Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 47m.

Bus takes on average 10h 17m.

The distance from Frankfurt am Main to Lausanne is approximately 265 miles (428 km).

The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Lausanne is:

• Around 40 flights per day.
• Around 13 trains per day.
• Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main to Lausanne:

• Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and arrive in Lausanne station.
• Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) and arrive in Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Lausanne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Lausanne by train.
• Travel with KLM, Air France, Swiss, British Airways, Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, KLM Cityhopper, Brussels Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa Cityline, CitizenPlane, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Edelweiss Air, BA Euroflyer to go to Lausanne by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Lausanne by bus.

Yes, there are direct services available from Frankfurt am Main to Lausanne with the following travel companies:

• 5 direct flights per day with Swiss, Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, CitizenPlane.
• 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.

Omio customers who travel from Frankfurt am Main 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.