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Compare train, bus, 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 $58. 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 $58, and a flight costs an average of $60.
Distance: 510 miles (821 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$130 Average price | $239 Average price | $89 Average price Cheapest | $281 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 34m Average total duration 10h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 16m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 14h 40m Average total duration 14h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.5 - 4.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Lausanne:
A bus is $41 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Lausanne costing on average $130 (€103).
A bus is $151 (€120) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Lausanne costing on average $239 (€191).
Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 4m.
Bus takes on average 14h 10m.
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How to get from Hamburg to Lausanne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Hamburg to Lausanne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:45 PM27h25Hamburg12:10 AMLausanne$721One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
8:45 PM27h25Hamburg12:10 AMLausanne$721One-way0 transfers
Fastest
7:15 PM20h50Hamburg4:05 PMLausanne$991One-way0 transfers
Other options
8:01 AM21h34Hamburg5:35 AMLausanne$961One-way0 transfers
2:01 PM25h49Hamburg3:50 PMLausanne$1151One-way0 transfers
8:30 AM21h05Hamburg5:35 AMLausanne$1421One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Lausanne:
A bus is $41 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Lausanne costing on average $130 (€103).
A bus is $151 (€120) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Lausanne costing on average $239 (€191).
Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 4m.
Bus takes on average 14h 10m.
- Around 63 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 train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Lausanne by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Lausanne by train.
- Travel with easyJet, Swiss, Lufthansa, Sas Airways, Cityjet to go to Lausanne by flight.
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