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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 prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 36m. 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 train costs an average of $18, and a bus costs an average of $26.
Distance: 31 miles (51 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$29 Average price Cheapest | $33 Average price | $68 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 6m Average total duration Fastest 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 20m Average total duration 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Lausanne:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Geneva to Lausanne costing on average $33 (€26).
A train is $48 (€39) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Geneva to Lausanne costing on average $77 (€62).
Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:
Bus takes on average 50m.
Ferry takes on average 4h 14m.
Travel optionsfrom Geneva to Lausanne
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.
- IC 10901 | 109015:35 AM0h39Geneva station6:14 AMLausanne station$171One-way0 transfers
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- IC 10901 | 109015:35 AM0h39Geneva station6:14 AMLausanne station$171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- IC 10901 | 109015:35 AM0h39Geneva station6:14 AMLausanne station$171One-way0 transfers
Other options
- IC 1455 | 14555:54 AM0h43Geneva station6:37 AMLausanne station$171One-way0 transfers
- IR 95 1707 | 17075:23 AM0h49Geneva station6:12 AMLausanne station$171One-way0 transfers
- RE 33 18457 | 184575:39 AM0h50Geneva station6:29 AMLausanne station$171One-way0 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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This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Lausanne:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Geneva to Lausanne costing on average $33 (€26).
A train is $48 (€39) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Geneva to Lausanne costing on average $77 (€62).
Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:
Bus takes on average 50m.
Ferry takes on average 4h 14m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 2 ferries 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 Genève, Gare Routière and arrive in Évian-les-Bains, Gare Routière.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, Transports Publics Genevois to go to Lausanne by bus.
- Travel with SBB, SNCF | TGV Lyria, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Lausanne by train.
- Travel with CGN to go to Lausanne by ferry.
- 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus.
- 11 direct trains per day with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
- 2 direct ferries per day with CGN.
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