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Compare train, ferry, and bus for Lausanne to Thonon-les-Bains
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lausanne to Thonon-les-Bains among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €41 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 55m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €41, while a train costs an average of €249.
Distance: 12 miles (20 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€249 Average price | €41 Average price Cheapest | €15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 10m Average total duration 7h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Lausanne to Thonon-les-Bains
Compare the available ways to get from Lausanne to Thonon-les-Bains, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lausanne to Thonon-les-Bains:
A bus is €208 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lausanne to Thonon-les-Bains costing on average €249.
Other travel options to Thonon-les-Bains take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 10m.
Tickets start at around €249 compared to roughly €15 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€233. The journey takes 7h 40m versus 1h 17m 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 Thonon-les-Bains
How to get from Lausanne to Thonon-les-Bains by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lausanne to Thonon-les-Bains is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:00 AM 0h10 Lausanne 6:10 AM Thonon-les-Bains €3 1 One-way 0 transfers
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6:00 AM 0h10 Lausanne 6:10 AM Thonon-les-Bains €3 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
6:00 AM 0h10 Lausanne 6:10 AM Thonon-les-Bains €3 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
4:40 PM 0h10 Lausanne 4:50 PM Thonon-les-Bains €3 1 One-way 0 transfers7:50 AM 0h15 Lausanne 8:05 AM Thonon-les-Bains €3 1 One-way 0 transfers11:20 AM 0h20 Lausanne 11:40 AM Thonon-les-Bains €4 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lausanne to Thonon-les-Bains:
A bus is €208 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lausanne to Thonon-les-Bains costing on average €249.
Other travel options to Thonon-les-Bains take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 10m.
- Around 1 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lausanne and Thonon-les-Bains as scheduled services by train, ferry, and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Lausanne station and arrive in Thonon-les-Bains station.
- Buses mostly depart from Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome and arrive in Thonon-les-Bains, Bd du Canal (Bus Visiteurs).
- Travel with SNCF | TGV Lyria to go to Thonon-les-Bains by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Thonon-les-Bains by bus.
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