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 an average ticket price of $85 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 22m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $85, while a flight costs an average of $203.

Distance: 510 miles (821 km)

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Driving

$105

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$203

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$85

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Cheapest

$275

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

10h 35m

Average total duration

10h 5m

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30m

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4h 22m

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2h 22m

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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 train with an average price of $105.

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

A train is $4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Hamburg to Lausanne costing on average $109.

A train is $506 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Lausanne costing on average $611.

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Lausanne is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 50m.

Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 35m.

Bus takes on average 18h 45m.

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.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 13m faster (10h 5m by train vs 10h 18m by car) and roughly $170 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($105 vs $275). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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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.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:50 AM24h10
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    3:00 AMLausanne, Parking du Vélodrome
    $531One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:50 AM24h10
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    3:00 AMLausanne, Parking du Vélodrome
    $531One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • EurowingsLX4413+SwissLX2804
    7:00 AM3h05
    Hamburg Airport
    10:05 AMGeneva International Airport
    $8411One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 73 · EC 67 · IC 728
    10:29 AM9h14
    Hamburg Hbf
    7:43 PMLausanne station
    $731One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 73 · IC 1632
    10:29 AM9h27
    Hamburg Hbf
    7:56 PMLausanne station
    $731One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:39 AM22h56
    Hamburg Hbf
    6:35 AMLausanne, Parking du Vélodrome
    $811One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    9:39 AM20h56
    Hamburg Hbf
    6:35 AMLausanne, Parking du Vélodrome
    $681One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:45 PM26h30
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    12:15 AMLausanne, Parking du Vélodrome
    $711One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:45 PM22h20
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    5:05 PMLausanne, Parking du Vélodrome
    $751One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY1823 · VY6200
    9:50 PM11h15
    Hamburg Airport
    9:05 AMGeneva International Airport
    $1961One-way
    1 transfer
  • Sas AirwaysSK646 · SK617
    9:50 AM9h30
    Hamburg Airport
    7:20 PMGeneva International Airport
    $2431One-way
    1 transfer
  • Sas AirwaysSK648 · SK617
    6:15 AM13h05
    Hamburg Airport
    7:20 PMGeneva International Airport
    $2431One-way
    1 transfer

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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 $85.

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

A bus is $20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Lausanne costing on average $105.

A bus is $118 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Lausanne costing on average $203.

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Lausanne is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 22m.

Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 35m.

Bus takes on average 14h 40m.

The distance from Hamburg to Lausanne is approximately 510 miles (821 km).
The average frequency per day from Hamburg to Lausanne is:
  • Around 59 flights per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 6 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 FlixBus to go to Lausanne by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Österreichische Bundesbahnen, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Lausanne by train.
  • Travel with easyJet, Swiss, Sas Airways, Cityjet to go to Lausanne by flight.
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.
Most travelers need at least three days in Lausanne to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Lausanne, you can explore the vibrant Flon District with its trendy shops and nightlife, take a boat cruise on Lake Geneva for picturesque views, visit the diverse Lausanne Botanical Garden, or enjoy a wine tasting tour in the nearby Lavaux vineyards. Attend a performance at the Lausanne Opera for culture and entertainment. Must-see sights include the Gothic Lausanne Cathedral, the engaging Olympic Museum, the unique Collection de l'Art Brut, the scenic Ouchy Promenade, and the Hermitage Foundation art museum.
Three days in Lausanne is typically sufficient to explore its main attractions, including the Olympic Museum, the historic Old Town, and the beautiful lakeside promenade.

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