How to travel from Hamburg to Lausanne

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Hamburg to Lausanne

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Lausanne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $59. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $59, and a flight costs an average of $81.

Distance: 510 miles (821 km)

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Driving

$135

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$250

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$89

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Cheapest

$273

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(fuel + tolls)

10h 39m

Average total duration

10h 9m

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5h 16m

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2h 16m

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14h 40m

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14h 10m

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10h 18m

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0.2 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

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2.5 - 4.9kg

CO2 emissions

0.8 - 2.1kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Lausanne is a bus with an average price of $89 (€73).

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

A bus is $46 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Lausanne costing on average $135 (€111).

A bus is $161 (€132) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Lausanne costing on average $250 (€205).

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Lausanne is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 16m.

Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 9m.

Bus takes on average 14h 10m.

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

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from Hamburg to Lausanne

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

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Hamburg to Lausanne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBus
    6:30 AM22h05
    Hamburg
    4:35 AMLausanne
    $611One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    6:30 AM22h05
    Hamburg
    4:35 AMLausanne
    $611One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    6:30 AM22h05
    Hamburg
    4:35 AMLausanne
    $611One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    5:45 PM22h30
    Hamburg
    4:15 PMLausanne
    $751One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBus
    5:30 AM23h10
    Hamburg
    4:40 AMLausanne
    $901One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBus
    4:30 AM23h10
    Hamburg
    3:40 AMLausanne
    $1051One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Hamburg 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 Hamburg to Lausanne.

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There are 3 options to travel between Hamburg and Lausanne including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Lausanne is a bus with an average price of $89 (€73).

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

A bus is $46 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Lausanne costing on average $135 (€111).

A bus is $161 (€132) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Lausanne costing on average $250 (€205).

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Lausanne is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 16m.

Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 9m.

Bus takes on average 14h 10m.

The distance from Hamburg to Lausanne is approximately 510 miles (821 km).
The average frequency per day from Hamburg to Lausanne is:
  • Around 61 flights per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Hamburg to Lausanne:
  • Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Hamburg Hbf and arrive in Lausanne station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Hamburg to Lausanne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with easyJet, Swiss, Lufthansa, Sas Airways, Cityjet to go to Lausanne by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Österreichische Bundesbahnen, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Lausanne by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Lausanne by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Hamburg to Lausanne:
  • 1 direct flights per day with easyJet.
Omio customers who travel from Hamburg 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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