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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Lausanne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, and a train costs an average of €13.
Distance: 31 miles (51 km)
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€23 Average price | €15 Average price Cheapest |
1h 9m Average total duration Fastest 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 23m Average total duration 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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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.
IC 1 713 | 713Cheapest
RE 33 18433 | 18433Fastest
IC 1 713 | 713Other options
IR 95 1713 | 1713RE 33 18463 | 18463IR 90 1811 | 1811Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
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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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