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Compare bus, flight, and train 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 €38. 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 €38, and a flight costs an average of €165.
Distance: 313 miles (505 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€114 Average price | €61 Average price Cheapest | €439 Average price |
8h 14m Average total duration 7h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 4m Average total duration 10h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 15m Average total duration Fastest 3h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from Lausanne to Salzburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Lausanne to Salzburg:
A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lausanne to Salzburg costing on average $62 (€49).
A bus is $159 (€127) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lausanne to Salzburg costing on average $207 (€165).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 41m.
Bus takes on average 11h 40m.
- 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 bus, flight, and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome and arrive in Salzburg, P+R Süd.
- Flights mostly depart from Geneva International Airport and arrive in Salzburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Lausanne station and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
- Travel with ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) to go to Salzburg by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Salzburg by bus.
- Travel with Air Dolomiti to go to Salzburg by flight.
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