How to travel from Lausanne to Vienna

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lausanne to Vienna

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lausanne to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $54. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $54, and a flight costs an average of $51.

Distance: 470 miles (757 km)

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Flight

$178

Average price

$86

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Cheapest

$282

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Average total duration

11h 30m

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30m

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14h 18m

Average total duration

13h 48m

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5h 40m

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2h 40m

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3h 0m

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0.2 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

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0.8 - 1.9kg

CO2 emissions

2.3 - 4.5kg

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ÖBB

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FlixBus

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Austrian Airlines

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from Lausanne to Vienna

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBus
11:15PM16h30
Lausanne
03:45PMVienna
$691One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
11:15PM16h30
Lausanne
03:45PMVienna
$691One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
03:50PM13h25
Lausanne
05:15AMVienna
$761One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
12:10PM16h20
Lausanne
04:30AMVienna
$741One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
05:50AM14h00
Lausanne
07:50PMVienna
$781One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
08:05PM21h25
Lausanne
05:30PMVienna
$931One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Lausanne to Vienna

Travel to Vienna 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 Vienna.

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There are 3 options to travel between Lausanne and Vienna including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Lausanne to Vienna is a flight with an average price of $51 (€41).

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

A flight is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lausanne to Vienna costing on average $54 (€43).

A flight is $18 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lausanne to Vienna costing on average $69 (€55).

The fastest way to travel from Lausanne to Vienna is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 25m.

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 15m.

Bus takes on average 13h 20m.

The distance from Lausanne to Vienna is approximately 470 miles (757 km).
The average frequency per day from Lausanne to Vienna is:
  • Around 48 flights per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lausanne and Vienna 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 Vienna:
  • Flights mostly depart from Geneva International Airport and arrive in Vienna International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Lausanne station and arrive in Vienna Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome and arrive in Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lausanne to Vienna, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Austrian Airlines, KLM, Vueling Airlines, SWISS to go to Vienna by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Vienna by bus.
  • Travel with ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB Nightjet, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Vienna by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Lausanne to Vienna with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines, SWISS.
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Lausanne to Vienna often also extend their vacation to go to Budapest, Prague, Bratislava, Salzburg, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Vienna and these popular destinations at a great price.
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