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Compare train, bus, and flight for Leipzig to Lausanne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leipzig to Lausanne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $60. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 9h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $60, and a train costs an average of $107.
Distance: 422 miles (680 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$161 Average price | $77 Average price Cheapest | $239 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 37m Average total duration Fastest 9h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 1m Average total duration 12h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.7kg 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 Leipzig to Lausanne:
A bus is $84 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Lausanne costing on average $161.
A bus is $531 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Lausanne costing on average $608.
Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 31m.
Flight takes on average 16h 0m.
Travel optionsfrom Leipzig to Lausanne
How to get from Leipzig to Lausanne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leipzig to Lausanne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus11:45 PM17h30Leipzig, Hbf5:15 PMLausanne, Parking du Vélodrome$1061One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus11:45 PM17h30Leipzig, Hbf5:15 PMLausanne, Parking du Vélodrome$1061One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LH5744+
LH15310:20 AM3h15Leipzig/Halle Airport1:35 PMGeneva International Airport$10081One-way1 transfer
Other options
ICE 1652 · ICE 371 · IC 977 · IR 25289:27 AM8h53Leipzig Hbf6:20 PMLausanne station$1481One-way3 transfers
ICE 2585 · ECE 5 · IC 627 · IC 7248:49 AM9h00Leipzig Hbf5:49 PMLausanne station$1481One-way3 transfers
ICE 2585 · ECE 5 · IC 16288:49 AM9h07Leipzig Hbf5:56 PMLausanne station$1481One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus5:55 PM13h55Leipzig, Hbf7:50 AMLausanne, Parking du Vélodrome$1071One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus1:35 AM16h05Leipzig, Hbf5:40 PMLausanne, Parking du Vélodrome$1111One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus12:15 PM17h25Leipzig, Hbf5:40 AMLausanne, Parking du Vélodrome$1391One-way1 transfer
OS284+
OS15110:20 AM22h30Leipzig/Halle Airport8:50 AMGeneva International Airport$3351One-way1 transfer
LH157+
LH57466:35 PM3h50Leipzig/Halle Airport10:25 PMGeneva International Airport$5511One-way1 transfer
OS284 · OS15310:20 AM6h55Leipzig/Halle Airport5:15 PMGeneva International Airport$5511One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Lausanne:
A bus is $84 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Lausanne costing on average $161.
A bus is $531 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Lausanne costing on average $608.
Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 31m.
Flight takes on average 16h 0m.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leipzig and Lausanne as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Leipzig/Halle Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Leipzig Hbf and arrive in Lausanne station.
- Buses mostly depart from Leipzig, Hbf and arrive in Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Lausanne by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Lausanne by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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