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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 $62 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 38m. 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 $62, while a train costs an average of $119.
Distance: 183 miles (295 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$119 Average price | $62 Average price Cheapest | $213 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 38m Average total duration Fastest 6h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 42m Average total duration 7h 12m Onboard + 30m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Genoa to Lausanne:
A bus is $85 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genoa to Lausanne costing on average $148.
A bus is $131 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Genoa to Lausanne costing on average $194.
Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 42m.
Flight takes on average 9h 9m.
Tickets start at around $148 compared to roughly $213 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $66. The journey takes 5h 35m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Genoa to Lausanne
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.
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:40 PM8h35Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia12:15 AMLausanne, Parking du Vélodrome$661One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:40 PM8h35Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia12:15 AMLausanne, Parking du Vélodrome$661One-way1 transfer
Fastest
Regionale Veloce 3016+EuroCity 405:44 AM6h04Genoa Piazza Principe11:48 AMLausanne station$1251One-way1 transfer
Other options
Intercity 674+EuroCity 464:19 PM6h55Genoa Piazza Principe11:14 PMLausanne station$1301One-way1 transfer- Intercity 670+EuroCity 442:19 PM6h29Genoa Piazza Principe8:48 PMLausanne station$1341One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:10 AM9h30Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia11:40 AMLausanne, Parking du Vélodrome$781One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Genoa to Lausanne:
A bus is $51 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genoa to Lausanne costing on average $148.
A bus is $422 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Genoa to Lausanne costing on average $518.
Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 5m.
Bus takes on average 9h 36m.
- Around 8 flights per day.
- Around 3 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, Intercity, Italo, Regionale to go to Lausanne by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Gruppo Di Maio to go to Lausanne by bus.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, Gruppo Di Maio.
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