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4.6Travel Information to Lausanne from Geneva
 Distance | 32 miles (51 km) |
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 Available travel modes | Train, bus or ferry |
 Ticket price range | $18 - $63 |
 Cheapest mode | Train • $18 (€16) • 35 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $18 (€16) • 35 min |
 Popular travel companies | Transports Publics Genevois, CGN or SBB |
Travel 32 miles (51 km) by train, bus or ferry between Geneva and Lausanne. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Transports Publics Genevois, CGN or SBB among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, ferry or train from Geneva to Lausanne.
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The best way to travel from Geneva to Lausanne is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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General Information about the journey from Geneva to Lausanne
Traveling between Geneva and Lausanne is a scenic journey, whether your opt for the road or rail route. Travel around the shores of Lake Geneva and enjoy the stunning beauty of the Swiss Alps as you travel. Traveling by rail is much quicker than by road and with several trains each hour. Prices are comparable, so your choice is between traveling from Geneva to Lausanne quickly, or opting for the slower journey by road, giving yourself time to take in the beauty of Switzerland.
Buses from Geneva to Lausanne
Traveling from Geneva to Lausanne by bus is very straightforward and also affordable, with tickets starting at around €9. Buses are available on several days of the week. The 60 kilometer journey takes just under three hours and with Eurolines air-conditioned buses, with reclining seats, plenty of legroom, toilets and Wi-Fi, you can be sure of a comfortable journey. When traveling from Geneva to Lausanne, pick up your bus at Avenue Émile Zola; the bus station in Lausanne is at the Parking du Vélodrome, conveniently located for the city center.
Trains from Geneva to Lausanne
Traveling from Geneva to Lausanne is quickest by train. The average travel time is just 40 minutes, with some trains taking even less time. There are about 80 trains each day, with the first leaving just after midnight and at 20 minute intervals thereafter. Depart from Geneva CFF central station and arrive at Lausanne station in the center of the city. Tickets can be purchased online using Omio. Fares start from just 16 Euros, although if you are traveling elsewhere in Switzerland, you would do well to consider a 5-day Swiss Rail Pass.
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You can get between Geneva and Lausanne 3 different ways: train, bus or ferry.
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Lausanne is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $18 (€16) compared to other travel options to Lausanne:
A train is $3 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Geneva to Lausanne costing on average $21 (€19).
Taking a train costs $45 (€41) less than taking a ferry, which costs on average $63 (€57) for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel to Lausanne from Geneva is by train, which takes on average 35 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes on average 1 h 18 min.
Ferry takes on average 3 h 25 min.
The distance is approximately 32 miles (51 km) from Geneva to Lausanne.
The average frequency per day from Geneva to Lausanne is:
- 5 buses a day.
- 2 ferries per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Geneva to Lausanne as scheduled services by train, bus or ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Geneva to Lausanne:
- Most travelers take a train from Geneva to Lausanne.
The following travel companies offer services from Geneva to Lausanne:
- Travel with Transports Publics Genevois or FlixBus for buses to Lausanne. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Geneva to Lausanne tickets on Omio for $11 (€10).
- CGN can get you to Lausanne by ferry. You can find a good deal for ferry tickets with CGN from Geneva to Lausanne for $63 (€57) on Omio.
- Travel with SBB, SNCF | TGV Lyria or Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) for trains to Lausanne. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for SBB Geneva to Lausanne tickets on Omio for $18 (€16).
Yes, there are direct services available from Geneva to Lausanne with the following travel companies:
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- Direct ferries with CGN with 2 direct ferries per day.
- Direct train available with SBB or Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) 9 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Lausanne as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Geneva and Lausanne.
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