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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lausanne to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lausanne to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $124 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 8m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.1 - 2.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $124, while a train costs an average of $306.
Distance: 666 miles (1073 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$124 Average price Cheapest | $188 Average price | $306 Average price | $470 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
22h 44m Average total duration 22h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 8m Average total duration Fastest 3h 8m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 11h 33m Average total duration 11h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.1 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.2 - 6.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Lausanne to Madrid:
A bus is $64 (€52) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lausanne to Madrid costing on average $188 (€152).
A bus is $182 (€147) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lausanne to Madrid costing on average $306 (€248).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 33m.
Bus takes on average 22h 44m.
Tickets start at around $124 (€101) compared to roughly $470 (€381) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $346 (€280). The journey takes 22h 14m versus 13h 23m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Lausanne to Madrid
How to get from Lausanne to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lausanne to Madrid is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- IB6226:10 AM2h05Geneva International Airport8:15 AMMadrid Barajas Airport$811One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- IB6226:10 AM2h05Geneva International Airport8:15 AMMadrid Barajas Airport$811One-way0 transfers
Fastest
UX166410:50 AM1h55Geneva International Airport12:45 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$951One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:10 AM21h30Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome8:40 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$831One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:15 AM25h00Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome10:15 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$991One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus9:50 AM24h25Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome10:15 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$1051One-way2 transfers
IR 15 2504 | 2504+UX16646:23 AM6h22Lausanne station12:45 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$1171One-way1 transfer- IR 1804 | 1804+UX16646:16 AM6h29Lausanne station12:45 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$1171One-way1 transfer
- UX16667:50 PM1h55Geneva International Airport9:45 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$1421One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lausanne to Madrid:
A bus is $64 (€52) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lausanne to Madrid costing on average $188 (€152).
A bus is $182 (€147) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lausanne to Madrid costing on average $306 (€248).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 33m.
Bus takes on average 22h 44m.
- Around 72 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lausanne and Madrid 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 Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Travel with FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Madrid by bus.
- Travel with AVE, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Madrid by train.
- Travel with Iberia, easyJet, Air Europa, Helvetic Airways, Iberia Express, KLM, Swiss, Lufthansa, Vueling, TAP Portugal to go to Madrid by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Alsa.
- 6 direct flights per day with Iberia, Air Europa, Iberia Express.
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