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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lausanne to Innsbruck
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lausanne to Innsbruck among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF 50 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 59m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF 50, while a flight costs an average of CHF 525.
Distance: 231 miles (372 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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CHF 106 Average price | CHF 50 Average price Cheapest | CHF 525 Average price | CHF 163 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 36m Average total duration 6h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 43m Average total duration 7h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 59m Average total duration Fastest 2h 59m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Lausanne to Innsbruck
Compare the available ways to get from Lausanne to Innsbruck, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lausanne to Innsbruck:
A bus is CHF 57 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lausanne to Innsbruck costing on average CHF 106.
A bus is CHF 476 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lausanne to Innsbruck costing on average CHF 525.
Other travel options to Innsbruck take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 36m.
Bus takes on average 7h 43m.
Tickets start at around CHF 106 compared to roughly CHF 163 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF 57. The journey takes 6h 6m versus 5h 44m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Lausanne to Innsbruck
How to get from Lausanne to Innsbruck by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lausanne to Innsbruck is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus4:50 PM 6h45 Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome 11:35 PM Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße CHF 39 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus4:50 PM 6h45 Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome 11:35 PM Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße CHF 39 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
OS152 · OS1059:35 AM 4h25 Geneva International Airport 2:00 PM Innsbruck Airport CHF 490 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
IR 2519+
IC 10819 · IC 773+
RJX 16911:40 AM 6h03 Lausanne station 5:43 PM Innsbruck Hbf CHF 42 1 One-way 3 transfers
IR 2507+
IC 807 · IC 761+
EC 1635:40 AM 6h03 Lausanne station 11:43 AM Innsbruck Hbf CHF 42 1 One-way 3 transfers
IR 2527+
IC 10827 · IC 781+
RJX 3693:40 PM 6h04 Lausanne station 9:44 PM Innsbruck Hbf CHF 42 1 One-way 3 transfers
FlixBus11:45 AM 7h25 Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome 7:10 PM Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße CHF 39 1 One-way 0 transfers
LH5675+
LH6334 · LH634410:45 AM 7h25 Geneva International Airport 6:10 PM Innsbruck Airport CHF 267 1 One-way 2 transfers
LH2385+
LH6390 · LH63441:20 PM 4h50 Geneva International Airport 6:10 PM Innsbruck Airport CHF 299 1 One-way 2 transfers
LH1223+
LH6404 · LH63526:50 AM 7h10 Geneva International Airport 2:00 PM Innsbruck Airport CHF 469 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lausanne to Innsbruck:
A bus is CHF 57 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lausanne to Innsbruck costing on average CHF 106.
A bus is CHF 476 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lausanne to Innsbruck costing on average CHF 525.
Other travel options to Innsbruck take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 36m.
Bus takes on average 7h 43m.
- Around 6 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lausanne and Innsbruck as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Geneva International Airport and arrive in Innsbruck Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Lausanne station and arrive in Innsbruck Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome and arrive in Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße.
- Travel with ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet to go to Innsbruck by train.
- Travel with Austrian Airlines, Air Baltic, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, BA Euroflyer, BA Cityflyer, British Airways, Air Dolomiti to go to Innsbruck by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Innsbruck by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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