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Compare train, bus, and ferry for Geneva to Lausanne
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 train, with an average ticket price of $28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 21m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $28, while a train costs an average of $28.
Distance: 31 miles (51 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$28 Average price Cheapest | $66 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 21m Average total duration Fastest 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The journey is about 4m faster (51m by train vs 55m by car) and roughly $39 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($28 vs $66). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get from Geneva to Lausanne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Geneva to Lausanne is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- RE 33 18487 | 18487
8:38 PM 0h51 Geneva station 9:29 PM Lausanne station $19 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- RE 33 18487 | 18487
8:38 PM 0h51 Geneva station 9:29 PM Lausanne station $19 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- IR 90 1837 | 1837
9:05 PM 0h39 Geneva station 9:44 PM Lausanne station $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- RE 33 18433 | 18433
8:08 PM 0h51 Geneva station 8:59 PM Lausanne station $19 1 One-way 0 transfers - RE 33 18439 | 18439
11:08 PM 0h51 Geneva station 11:59 PM Lausanne station $20 1 One-way 0 transfers - IC 1 707 | 707
5:33 AM 0h41 Geneva station 6:14 AM Lausanne station $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
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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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- Around 11 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Geneva and Lausanne as scheduled services by train, bus, and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Geneva station and arrive in Lausanne station.
- Buses mostly depart from Geneve, Place Dorcière and arrive in Évian-les-Bains, Gare Routière.
- Travel with SBB, SNCF | TGV Lyria, TER to go to Lausanne by train.
- 11 direct trains per day with SBB.
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