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Compare train, bus, and flight for Innsbruck to Lausanne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Innsbruck to Lausanne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $60 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 18m. 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 $60, while a flight costs an average of $737.
Distance: 231 miles (372 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$137 Average price | $60 Average price Cheapest | $737 Average price | $187 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 47m Average total duration 6h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 28m Average total duration 7h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 18m Average total duration Fastest 3h 18m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.2kg 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 Innsbruck to Lausanne:
A bus is $78 (€65) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Innsbruck to Lausanne costing on average $137 (€115).
A bus is $677 (€566) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Innsbruck to Lausanne costing on average $737 (€616).
Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 47m.
Bus takes on average 8h 28m.
Tickets start at around $137 (€115) compared to roughly $187 (€156) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $50 (€42). The journey takes 6h 17m versus 5h 52m 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 Innsbruck to Lausanne
How to get from Innsbruck to Lausanne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Innsbruck to Lausanne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus5:25 AM7h25Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße12:50 PMLausanne, Parking du Vélodrome$421One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus5:25 AM7h25Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße12:50 PMLausanne, Parking du Vélodrome$421One-way0 transfers
Fastest
RJX 366+
IC 770 · IC 816+
IR 25208:16 AM6h04Innsbruck Hbf2:20 PMLausanne station$511One-way3 transfers
Other options
RJX13470 · IR 2223+
ICE 272+
IC 108303:16 PM6h04Innsbruck Hbf9:20 PMLausanne station$511One-way5 transfers
RJX19962 · IR 2219+
IC 780 · IC 108261:16 PM6h04Innsbruck Hbf7:20 PMLausanne station$511One-way5 transfers
RJX 366+
IC 770 · IC 5208:16 AM6h10Innsbruck Hbf2:26 PMLausanne station$511One-way2 transfers
OS108 · OS1516:50 PM14h00Innsbruck Airport8:50 AMGeneva International Airport$6111One-way1 transfer
LH6347 · LH6335+
LH57468:20 AM14h05Innsbruck Airport10:25 PMGeneva International Airport$7051One-way2 transfers
OS102 · OS1538:20 AM8h55Innsbruck Airport5:15 PMGeneva International Airport$7081One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Innsbruck to Lausanne:
A bus is $78 (€65) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Innsbruck to Lausanne costing on average $137 (€115).
A bus is $677 (€566) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Innsbruck to Lausanne costing on average $737 (€616).
Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 47m.
Bus takes on average 8h 28m.
- Around 6 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Innsbruck and Lausanne as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Innsbruck Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Innsbruck Hbf and arrive in Lausanne station.
- Buses mostly depart from Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße and arrive in Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Lausanne by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, BA Euroflyer, BA Cityflyer, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, ITA, British Airways to go to Lausanne by flight.
- Travel with ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Nightjet, Trenitalia to go to Lausanne by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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