How to travel from Lausanne to Frankfurt am Main

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lausanne to Frankfurt am Main

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lausanne to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €39 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 53m. 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 €39, while a flight costs an average of €206.

Distance: 265 miles (428 km)

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€78

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€39

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€206

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€138

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5h 52m

Average total duration

5h 22m

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8h 52m

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3h 53m

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5h 23m

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0.4 - 1.1kg

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1.3 - 2.6kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Lausanne to Frankfurt am Main is a bus with an average price of €39.

This is compared to other travel options from Lausanne to Frankfurt am Main:

A bus is €39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lausanne to Frankfurt am Main costing on average €78.

A bus is €167 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lausanne to Frankfurt am Main costing on average €206.

The fastest way to travel from Lausanne to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 53m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 52m.

Bus takes on average 8h 52m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Lausanne and Frankfurt am Main including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Lausanne to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users.

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from Lausanne to Frankfurt am Main

How to get from Lausanne to Frankfurt am Main by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:00 AM9h15
    Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome
    8:15 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    311One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:00 AM9h15
    Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome
    8:15 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    311One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • SwissLX1086
    6:45 PM1h15
    Geneva International Airport
    8:00 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    5241One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnIR 2523 · ICE 276 · ICE 514
    1:40 PM5h28
    Lausanne station
    7:08 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
    741One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIR 2521 · IC 972 · ICE 104
    12:40 PM5h28
    Lausanne station
    6:08 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
    741One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIR 2521 · IC 972 · ICE 104 · ICE 594
    12:40 PM5h29
    Lausanne station
    6:09 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
    741One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:20 AM8h25
    Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome
    10:45 AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    371One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    2:20 AM9h35
    Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome
    11:55 AMFrankfurt South station
    391One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:20 AM8h00
    Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome
    10:20 AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    391One-way
    0 transfers
  • KLMKL1928 · KL1817
    7:15 AM3h50
    Geneva International Airport
    11:05 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    2461One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1934 · KL1821
    2:10 PM3h50
    Geneva International Airport
    6:00 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    2461One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1936 · KL1825
    5:15 PM4h45
    Geneva International Airport
    10:00 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    2461One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Lausanne to Frankfurt am Main

Travel to Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main.

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There are 3 options to travel between Lausanne and Frankfurt am Main including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Lausanne to Frankfurt am Main is a bus with an average price of €39.

This is compared to other travel options from Lausanne to Frankfurt am Main:

A bus is €39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lausanne to Frankfurt am Main costing on average €78.

A bus is €167 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lausanne to Frankfurt am Main costing on average €206.

The fastest way to travel from Lausanne to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 53m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 52m.

Bus takes on average 8h 52m.

The distance from Lausanne to Frankfurt am Main is approximately 265 miles (428 km).
The average frequency per day from Lausanne to Frankfurt am Main is:
  • Around 33 flights per day.
  • Around 14 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lausanne and Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main:
  • Flights mostly depart from Geneva International Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Lausanne station and arrive in Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome and arrive in Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lausanne to Frankfurt am Main, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with KLM, Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti to go to Frankfurt am Main by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Frankfurt am Main by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Frankfurt am Main by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Lausanne to Frankfurt am Main with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti.
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Lausanne to Frankfurt am Main often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, London, Cologne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Frankfurt am Main and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Frankfurt am Main to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Frankfurt am Main, visitors can enjoy panoramic views from the Main Tower and explore the vibrant Kleinmarkthalle for a variety of foods. The Senckenberg Natural History Museum offers fascinating dinosaur fossils, while a walk along the River Main provides scenic vistas. Shop at the lively Zeil or visit the Römer, a historic city hall. Art enthusiasts can explore the Städel Museum, while nature lovers will appreciate the Palmengarten. Delve into literary history at the Goethe House and admire the Gothic architecture of Frankfurt Cathedral.
Typically, spending 2 to 3 days in Frankfurt am Main is sufficient to explore its main attractions, such as the Römer, Städel Museum, and Palmengarten, while also enjoying the city's vibrant dining and shopping scenes.

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