How to travel from Lausanne to Frankfurt am Main

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Travel Information between Lausanne and Frankfurt am Main

distanceDistance265 miles (427 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus, train or flight
priceTicket price range$30 - $156
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $30 (€26) • 8 h 5 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $156 (€135) • 1 h 25 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixBus, SWISS or Deutsche Bahn

Take a bus, train or flight to travel 265 miles (427 km) between Lausanne and Frankfurt am Main. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus, SWISS or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Lausanne to Frankfurt am Main.

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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.

FlixBus
10:55AM9h05
Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome
08:00PMFrankfurt am Main
$481One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus
10:55AM12h15
Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome
11:10PMFrankfurt, Flughafen Terminal 2
$421One-way
1 transfer
Fastest
Swiss
06:45PM1h10
Geneva International Airport (GVA)
07:55PMFrankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
$10991One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Deutsche Bahn
12:44PM5h24
Lausanne station
06:08PMFrankfurt South station
$991One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn
08:44AM5h24
Lausanne station
02:08PMFrankfurt South station
$1071One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn
11:44AM6h08
Lausanne station
05:52PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
$1071One-way
2 transfers
FlixBus
02:00AM11h08
Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome
01:08PMFrankfurt South station
$421One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus
09:05PM10h55
Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome
08:00AMFrankfurt am Main
$421One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus
02:00AM8h30
Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome
10:30AMFrankfurt am Main
$971One-way
0 transfers
Air France
02:05PM8h00
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
10:05PMFrankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
$2861One-way
1 transfer
Air France
11:55AM10h10
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
10:05PMFrankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
$2861One-way
1 transfer
Air France Hop
06:00AM3h35
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
09:35AMFrankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
$3251One-way
1 transfer

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Travel to Frankfurt am Main from Lausanne on FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and Deutsche Bahn travel with Omio. When comparing schedules and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.

Deutsche Bahn is a German train company that operates trains throughout the country including trains from Lausanne to Frankfurt am Main. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed InterCity Express (ICE) trains, regional trains, and night trains. ICE trains are the fastest and most comfortable way to travel, with speeds of up to 300 km/h. Regional trains are slower but offer more frequent stops and are ideal for shorter trips. Night trains are a great way to save time and money, with comfortable sleeping compartments and couchettes. Deutsche Bahn offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a variety of food and beverage options. The most popular routes for Deutsche Bahn are between major cities such as Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, and Frankfurt. Other popular routes include Cologne to Stuttgart, Berlin to Dresden, and Hamburg to Cologne.

    FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

      Swiss is Switzerland’s leading airline and offers Economy and Business ticket fares for your next travel to Frankfurt am Main from Lausanne.

        FAQs: Travel from Lausanne to Frankfurt am Main

        FAQs: 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.
        FAQs

        There are 3 travel options from Lausanne to Frankfurt am Main: bus, train or flight.

        The cheapest way to go to Frankfurt am Main from Lausanne is by taking a bus, which costs on average $30 (€26).

        This is compared to other ways of getting from Lausanne to Frankfurt am Main:

        Taking a bus costs $126 (€109) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $156 (€135).

        A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Lausanne to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $34 (€30).

        The fastest way to get to Frankfurt am Main from Lausanne is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 25 min.

        Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

        Taking a bus requires on average 8 h 5 min of travel time.

        Taking a train requires on average 5 h 8 min of travel time.

        The distance is approximately 265 miles (427 km) from Lausanne to Frankfurt am Main.

        The average frequency per day from Lausanne to Frankfurt am Main is:

        • 2 buses a day.

        However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Frankfurt am Main from Lausanne as scheduled services by bus, train or 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:

        • Buses mostly depart from Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome and arrive in Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36).

        The following travel companies offer services from Lausanne to Frankfurt am Main:

        • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar or BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Frankfurt am Main by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus Lausanne to Frankfurt am Main tickets on Omio for $30 (€26).
        • SWISS, KLM, Air France or Lufthansa can take you to Frankfurt am Main by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for Air France from Lausanne to Frankfurt am Main for $156 (€135).
        • Deutsche Bahn can get you to Frankfurt am Main by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Deutsche Bahn from Lausanne to Frankfurt am Main for $34 (€30) on Omio.

        Yes, there are direct routes from Lausanne to Frankfurt am Main with the following travel companies:

        • You can find 2 direct buses per day to take to Frankfurt am Main with FlixBus.

        Direct services to Frankfurt am Main tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

        Many of our customers who book a trip from Lausanne to Frankfurt am Main often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, Munich or Cologne. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Lausanne and Frankfurt am Main itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Frankfurt am Main and any of these top destinations today!

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