How to travel from Lausanne to Aachen

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Lausanne to Aachen

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lausanne to Aachen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of zł447 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 36m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł447, while a flight costs an average of zł2464.

Distance: 295 miles (475 km)

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Bus
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Driving

zł730

Average price

zł447

Average price

Cheapest

zł2464

Average price

zł698

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

7h 38m

Average total duration

7h 8m

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30m

Additional time*

14h 42m

Average total duration

14h 12m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 36m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 36m

Onboard

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2h 0m

Additional time*

7h 13m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.5 - 1.2kg

CO2 emissions

1.4 - 2.9kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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Eurowings

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

The cheapest way to travel from Lausanne to Aachen is a bus with an average price of zł447.

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

A bus is zł283 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lausanne to Aachen costing on average zł730.

A bus is zł2017 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lausanne to Aachen costing on average zł2464.

The fastest way to travel from Lausanne to Aachen is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 36m.

Other travel options to Aachen take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 38m.

Bus takes on average 14h 42m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Lausanne and Aachen including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Lausanne to Aachen among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 4h 37m sooner (2h 36m by flight vs 7h 13m by car). Tickets start at around zł2464 compared to roughly zł698 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Lausanne to Aachen

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:05 PM18h40
    Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome
    3:45 PMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße
    2761One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:05 PM18h40
    Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome
    3:45 PMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße
    2761One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Brussels AirlinesSN2726
    7:05 AM1h15
    Geneva International Airport
    8:20 AMBrussels Airport
    6321One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnIC 721 · ICE 2552 · ICE 512 · 26834
    1:16 PM9h51
    Lausanne station
    11:07 PMAachen Hbf
    3301One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 907 · IC 186 · 17662 · ICE 514
    12:16 PM8h51
    Lausanne station
    9:07 PMAachen Hbf
    4691One-way
    4 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 907 · IC 186 · 17662 · ICE 514
    12:16 PM9h51
    Lausanne station
    10:07 PMAachen Hbf
    4691One-way
    5 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:00 PM15h00
    Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome
    4:00 AMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße
    3161One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:10 AM13h55
    Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome
    3:05 PMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße
    3251One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:20 AM15h15
    Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome
    5:35 PMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße
    4621One-way
    1 transfer
  • Brussels AirlinesSN2722
    5:10 PM1h20
    Geneva International Airport
    6:30 PMBrussels Airport
    4861One-way
    0 transfers
  • SwissLX2809+Air BalticLX780
    11:00 AM3h15
    Geneva International Airport
    2:15 PMBrussels Airport
    5661One-way
    1 transfer
  • SwissLX2811 · LX788
    2:55 PM3h40
    Geneva International Airport
    6:35 PMBrussels Airport
    5661One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Lausanne to Aachen

Travel to Aachen 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 Lausanne to Aachen.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Lausanne and Aachen including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Lausanne to Aachen is a bus with an average price of zł447.

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

A bus is zł283 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lausanne to Aachen costing on average zł730.

A bus is zł2017 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lausanne to Aachen costing on average zł2464.

The fastest way to travel from Lausanne to Aachen is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 36m.

Other travel options to Aachen take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 38m.

Bus takes on average 14h 42m.

The distance from Lausanne to Aachen is approximately 295 miles (475 km).
The average frequency per day from Lausanne to Aachen is:
  • Around 58 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lausanne and Aachen 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 Lausanne to Aachen:
  • Trains mostly depart from Lausanne station and arrive in Aachen Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome and arrive in Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße.
  • Flights mostly depart from Geneva International Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lausanne to Aachen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Aachen by bus.
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV Lyria, Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn to go to Aachen by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Swiss, Eurowings, Brussels Airlines, Air France, KLM, Qatar Airways, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Vueling, Air Baltic, Lot Polish Airlines, Helvetic Airways, British Airways, easyJet to go to Aachen by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Lausanne to Aachen:
  • 5 direct flights per day with Brussels Airlines, easyJet.
Omio customers who travel from Lausanne to Aachen often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Brussels, Cologne, Berlin, Maastricht. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Aachen and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Aachen to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Aachen, you can relax at the Carolus Thermen spa, explore vibrant local markets, stroll through Lousberg Park, attend events at the Eurogress Aachen, and visit the historic Ponttor. Don't miss the Aachen Cathedral, Aachen Rathaus, Elisenbrunnen, Centre Charlemagne, and Couven Museum for a glimpse into the city's rich history and culture.
To explore Aachen's key attractions, such as the Aachen Cathedral, Carolus Thermen spa, and the historic old town, 1 to 2 days are typically sufficient.

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