How to travel from Lausanne to Salzburg

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lausanne to Salzburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lausanne to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $50. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $50, and a flight costs an average of $176.

Distance: 313 miles (505 km)

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Driving

$144

Average price

$71

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$583

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$172

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(fuel + tolls)

8h 19m

Average total duration

7h 49m

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11h 4m

Average total duration

10h 34m

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6h 15m

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3h 15m

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7h 28m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

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0.5 - 1.3kg

CO2 emissions

1.5 - 3.0kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from Lausanne to Salzburg is a bus with an average price of $71 (€57).

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

A bus is $73 (€59) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lausanne to Salzburg costing on average $144 (€115).

A bus is $512 (€409) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lausanne to Salzburg costing on average $583 (€466).

The fastest way to travel from Lausanne to Salzburg is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 15m.

Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 49m.

Bus takes on average 10h 34m.

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

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from Lausanne to Salzburg

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBus
    8:05 PM18h40
    Lausanne
    2:45 PMSalzburg
    $561One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    8:05 PM18h40
    Lausanne
    2:45 PMSalzburg
    $561One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    5:50 AM11h40
    Lausanne
    5:30 PMSalzburg
    $831One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    7:05 PM16h05
    Lausanne
    11:10 AMSalzburg
    $751One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBus
    10:45 AM12h10
    Lausanne
    10:55 PMSalzburg
    $1401One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Lausanne to Salzburg

Travel to Salzburg 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 Salzburg.

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There are 3 options to travel between Lausanne and Salzburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Lausanne to Salzburg is a bus with an average price of $71 (€57).

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

A bus is $73 (€59) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lausanne to Salzburg costing on average $144 (€115).

A bus is $512 (€409) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lausanne to Salzburg costing on average $583 (€466).

The fastest way to travel from Lausanne to Salzburg is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 15m.

Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 49m.

Bus takes on average 10h 34m.

The distance from Lausanne to Salzburg is approximately 313 miles (505 km).
The average frequency per day from Lausanne to Salzburg is:
  • Around 9 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lausanne and Salzburg 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 Salzburg:
  • Flights mostly depart from Geneva International Airport and arrive in Salzburg Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Lausanne station and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome and arrive in Salzburg, P+R Süd.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lausanne to Salzburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Salzburg by train.
  • Travel with Air Dolomiti to go to Salzburg by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Salzburg by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Lausanne to Salzburg often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Hallstatt, Munich, Prague, Innsbruck. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Salzburg and these popular destinations at a great price.

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