How to travel from Lausanne to Amsterdam

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lausanne to Amsterdam

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lausanne to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $54. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 6m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $54, and a train costs an average of $97.

Distance: 411 miles (663 km)

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Bus

$197

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$196

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$92

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Cheapest

9h 47m

Average total duration

9h 17m

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30m

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5h 6m

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2h 6m

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15h 45m

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15h 15m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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2.0 - 4.0kg

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0.7 - 1.7kg

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FlixBus

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from Lausanne to Amsterdam

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
12:50PM16h40
Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome
05:30AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$1141One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
12:50PM16h40
Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome
05:30AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$1141One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

KLM CityhopperKL1934
02:35PM1h40
Geneva International Airport
04:15PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
$6991One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnIC 711 · IC 612 · ICE 6 · ICE 918
08:17AM9h12
Lausanne station
05:29PMAmsterdam Centraal
$2161One-way
4 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 1613 · ICE 6 · ICE 918 · ICE 124
08:04AM9h25
Lausanne station
05:29PMAmsterdam Centraal
$2161One-way
3 transfers
Deutsche BahnIR 2513 · IC 964 · ICE 108 · 20082
08:40AM10h24
Lausanne station
07:04PMAmsterdam Zuid
$2171One-way
4 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
12:50PM16h45
Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome
05:35AMAmsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena
$1141One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
12:50PM16h20
Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome
05:10AMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1
$1151One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
12:50PM20h05
Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome
08:55AMAmsterdam, De Ruijterkade (Central Station)
$1151One-way
1 transfer
SBBIC 1 714 | 714+easyJetU21517
12:46PM7h44
Lausanne station
08:30PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
$2071One-way
1 transfer
SBBIR 95 1716 | 1716+easyJetU21517
12:49PM7h41
Lausanne station
08:30PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
$2091One-way
1 transfer
SBBIR 15 2516 | 2516+easyJetU21517
12:23PM8h07
Lausanne station
08:30PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
$2091One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Lausanne to Amsterdam

Travel to Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Lausanne and Amsterdam including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Lausanne to Amsterdam is a bus with an average price of $54 (€44).

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

A bus is $6 (€5) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lausanne to Amsterdam costing on average $60 (€49).

A bus is $43 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lausanne to Amsterdam costing on average $97 (€79).

The fastest way to travel from Lausanne to Amsterdam is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 30m.

Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 27m.

Bus takes on average 15h 25m.

The distance from Lausanne to Amsterdam is approximately 411 miles (663 km).
The average frequency per day from Lausanne to Amsterdam is:
  • Around 61 flights per day.
  • Around 11 buses per day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lausanne to Amsterdam:
  • Flights mostly depart from Geneva International Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
  • Trains mostly depart from Lausanne station and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.
  • Buses mostly depart from Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lausanne to Amsterdam, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with easyJet, KLM Cityhopper, KLM, Air France, Lufthansa Cityline, SWISS to go to Amsterdam by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, TGV, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Amsterdam by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Amsterdam by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Lausanne to Amsterdam:
  • 9 direct flights per day with KLM Cityhopper.
Omio customers who travel from Lausanne to Amsterdam often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Brussels, Berlin, London, Copenhagen. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Amsterdam and these popular destinations at a great price.
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