How to travel from Genoa to Lausanne

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Compare train, bus, 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 prices starting from $41. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $41, and a train costs an average of $63.

Distance: 183 miles (295 km)

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$113

Average price

$70

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$218

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(fuel + tolls)

5h 46m

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5h 16m

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7h 38m

Average total duration

7h 8m

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4h 56m

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0.3 - 0.7kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Genoa to Lausanne is a bus with an average price of $70 (€56).

This is compared to other travel options from Genoa to Lausanne:

A bus is $42 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genoa to Lausanne costing on average $113 (€90).

A bus is $83 (€66) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Genoa to Lausanne costing on average $153 (€122).

The fastest way to travel from Genoa to Lausanne is by train with an average journey time of 5h 16m.

Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 8m.

Flight takes on average 14h 28m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Genoa and Lausanne including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Genoa to Lausanne among Omio's users.

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from Genoa to Lausanne

How to get from Genoa to Lausanne by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

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
    1:10 AM9h30
    Genoa
    10:40 AMLausanne
    $651One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    1:10 AM9h30
    Genoa
    10:40 AMLausanne
    $651One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    1:10 AM9h30
    Genoa
    10:40 AMLausanne
    $651One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    2:45 PM14h55
    Genoa
    5:40 AMLausanne
    $841One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBus
    10:05 PM13h40
    Genoa
    11:45 AMLausanne
    $1001One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Genoa to Lausanne

Travel to Lausanne easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Genoa to Lausanne.

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There are 3 options to travel between Genoa and Lausanne including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Genoa to Lausanne is a bus with an average price of $70 (€56).

This is compared to other travel options from Genoa to Lausanne:

A bus is $42 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genoa to Lausanne costing on average $113 (€90).

A bus is $83 (€66) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Genoa to Lausanne costing on average $153 (€122).

The fastest way to travel from Genoa to Lausanne is by train with an average journey time of 5h 16m.

Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 8m.

Flight takes on average 14h 28m.

The distance from Genoa to Lausanne is approximately 183 miles (295 km).
The average frequency per day from Genoa to Lausanne is:
  • Around 3 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.
  • Around 1 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Genoa and Lausanne as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Genoa to Lausanne:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Genoa to Lausanne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Gruppo Di Maio to go to Lausanne by bus.
  • Travel with Trenitalia, Intercity, Italo, Regionale to go to Lausanne by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Genoa to Lausanne:
  • 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, Gruppo Di Maio.
Omio customers who travel from Genoa to Lausanne often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Milan, Geneva, Lyon, Zurich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lausanne and these popular destinations at a great price.

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