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Compare bus, train, and flight for Genoa to Lausanne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Genoa to Lausanne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $88 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 12m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $88, while a flight costs an average of $476.
Distance: 183 miles (295 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$115 Average price | $88 Average price Cheapest | $476 Average price | $210 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 20m Average total duration 5h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 8m Average total duration 8h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 12m Average total duration Fastest 3h 12m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Genoa to Lausanne
Compare the available ways to get from Genoa to Lausanne, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Genoa to Lausanne:
A bus is $27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genoa to Lausanne costing on average $115.
A bus is $388 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Genoa to Lausanne costing on average $476.
Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 20m.
Bus takes on average 9h 8m.
Tickets start at around $115 compared to roughly $210 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $95. The journey takes 5h 50m versus 4h 56m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Genoa to Lausanne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Genoa to Lausanne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:10 PM 10h45 Genoa 2:55 AM Lausanne $63 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
4:10 PM 10h45 Genoa 2:55 AM Lausanne $63 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
12:10 AM 9h30 Genoa 9:40 AM Lausanne $70 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
10:05 PM 13h40 Genoa 11:45 AM Lausanne $68 1 One-way 0 transfers1:10 AM 9h30 Genoa 10:40 AM Lausanne $72 1 One-way 0 transfers9:05 PM 13h50 Genoa 10:55 AM Lausanne $100 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Genoa to Lausanne:
A bus is $27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genoa to Lausanne costing on average $115.
A bus is $388 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Genoa to Lausanne costing on average $476.
Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 20m.
Bus takes on average 9h 8m.
- Around 9 flights per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Genoa and Lausanne as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Genoa Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Genoa Piazza Principe and arrive in Lausanne station.
- Buses mostly depart from Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia and arrive in Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome.
- Travel with Trenitalia to go to Lausanne by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Lausanne by bus.
- Travel with Air Dolomiti, ITA, Swiss, Vueling, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Air Baltic, Lufthansa City Airlines, Brussels Airlines to go to Lausanne by flight.
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