How to travel from Lausanne to Hamburg

Thu, Oct 15
+ Add return
Travel by train, bus, flight with
Deutsche Bahn
Swiss
FlixBus
easyJet
Sas Airways
1,000+ more
Deutsche Bahn
Swiss
FlixBus
easyJet
Sas Airways
1,000+ more
QR-Code
Scan to get our free app
Use our app to get live travel updates and book mobile tickets for trains, buses, flights, and ferries.
App Store
rate4.9
42K ratings
Google Play
rate4.6
136K reviews

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Lausanne to Hamburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lausanne to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $127 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 51m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $127, while a flight costs an average of $673.

Distance: 510 miles (821 km)

Compare train with

Most popular
Train
Flight
Bus
Driving

$138

Average price

$673

Average price

$127

Average price

Cheapest

$269

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

10h 6m

Average total duration

9h 36m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

4h 51m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 51m

Onboard

+

2h 0m

Additional time*

17h 40m

Average total duration

17h 10m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

10h 49m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.2 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

2.5 - 4.9kg

CO2 emissions

0.8 - 2.1kg

CO2 emissions

-

CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

Most popular train company

KLM

Most popular airline

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

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

The cheapest way to travel from Lausanne to Hamburg is a bus with an average price of $127 (€107).

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

A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lausanne to Hamburg costing on average $138 (€116).

A bus is $546 (€458) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lausanne to Hamburg costing on average $673 (€564).

The fastest way to travel from Lausanne to Hamburg is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 51m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 6m.

Bus takes on average 17h 40m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Lausanne and Hamburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Lausanne to Hamburg among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 1h 13m faster (9h 36m by train vs 10h 49m by car) and roughly $132 (€111) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($138 (€116) vs $269 (€226)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

Travel options
from Lausanne to Hamburg

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:00 AM19h50
    Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome
    6:50 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    $831One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:00 AM19h50
    Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome
    6:50 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    $831One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • easyJetU21577
    11:45 AM1h45
    Geneva International Airport
    1:30 PMHamburg Airport
    $1791One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    9:05 PM21h16
    Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome
    6:21 PMHamburg Hbf
    $1061One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIR 2513 · IC 964 · ICE 108
    8:40 AM10h35
    Lausanne station
    7:15 PMHamburg Hbf
    $1081One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 715 · IC 616 · ICE 72
    10:17 AM9h12
    Lausanne station
    7:29 PMHamburg Hbf
    $1201One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    12:45 PM24h30
    Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome
    1:15 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    $841One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:55 AM22h10
    Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome
    11:05 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    $841One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:05 PM22h55
    Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome
    8:00 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    $971One-way
    1 transfer
  • SBBIC 1 702 | 702+easyJetU21577
    6:46 AM6h44
    Lausanne station
    1:30 PMHamburg Airport
    $2031One-way
    1 transfer
  • SBBIR 1804 | 1804+easyJetU21577
    6:16 AM7h14
    Lausanne station
    1:30 PMHamburg Airport
    $2031One-way
    1 transfer
  • SBBIR 15 2504 | 2504+easyJetU21577
    6:23 AM7h07
    Lausanne station
    1:30 PMHamburg Airport
    $2031One-way
    1 transfer

Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .

Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights

Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.

Thu
Oct 15
Fri
Oct 16
Sat
Oct 17
Sun
Oct 18
Mon
Oct 19
Tue
Oct 20
Wed
Oct 21

More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.

Trenitalia
Easyjet
Deutsche Bahn
SNCF

FAQs: Travel from Lausanne to Hamburg

Travel to Hamburg 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 Hamburg.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Lausanne and Hamburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Lausanne to Hamburg is a bus with an average price of $127 (€107).

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

A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lausanne to Hamburg costing on average $138 (€116).

A bus is $546 (€458) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lausanne to Hamburg costing on average $673 (€564).

The fastest way to travel from Lausanne to Hamburg is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 51m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 6m.

Bus takes on average 17h 40m.

The distance from Lausanne to Hamburg is approximately 510 miles (821 km).
The average frequency per day from Lausanne to Hamburg is:
  • Around 50 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 Hamburg 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 Hamburg:
  • Flights mostly depart from Geneva International Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Lausanne station and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lausanne to Hamburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Hamburg by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Hamburg by bus.
  • Travel with Swiss, easyJet, Sas Airways, Brussels Airlines, Air France, KLM, Air Dolomiti, BA Euroflyer, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, BA Cityflyer, Eurowings, Qatar Airways, Luxair, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Vueling, Air Baltic, Lot Polish Airlines, Helvetic Airways, British Airways, Edelweiss Air to go to Hamburg by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Lausanne to Hamburg:
  • 0 direct flights per day with easyJet.
Omio customers who travel from Lausanne to Hamburg often also extend their vacation to go to Copenhagen, Paris, Berlin, London, Amsterdam. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Hamburg and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Hamburg to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Hamburg, you can explore the vibrant nightlife of the Reeperbahn, enjoy a scenic boat tour of the Port of Hamburg, visit the lively Hamburg Fish Market, and discover the International Maritime Museum. Stroll along the Alster Lakes for picturesque views, and don't miss the Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie, Speicherstadt, St. Michael's Church, and Planten un Blomen for diverse attractions and experiences.
Three days in Hamburg are generally sufficient to explore major attractions such as the Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie, and the historic Speicherstadt, as well as to experience its vibrant neighborhoods and local cuisine.

Travelling from Lausanne to Hamburg: related information

Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

HomeTravelTravel to GermanyTravel to HamburgHow to travel from Lausanne to Hamburg

The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy

We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.

ios-badge
android-badge
Hand With Phone