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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 an average ticket price of €75 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 28m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €75, while a flight costs an average of €517.
Distance: 422 miles (680 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€133 Average price | €75 Average price Cheapest | €517 Average price | €195 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 11m Average total duration 8h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 52m Average total duration 14h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | 2.0 - 4.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Leipzig to Lausanne
Compare the available ways to get from Leipzig to Lausanne, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Lausanne:
A bus is €58 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Lausanne costing on average €133.
A bus is €442 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Lausanne costing on average €517.
Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 11m.
Bus takes on average 14h 52m.
The journey is about 33m faster (8h 41m by train vs 9h 14m by car) and roughly €63 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€133 vs €195). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IC 60408 · IC 611 · IC 70811:49 PM 9h54 Leipzig Hbf 9:43 AM Lausanne station €45 1 One-way 2 transfers
Cheapest
IC 60408 · IC 611 · IC 70811:49 PM 9h54 Leipzig Hbf 9:43 AM Lausanne station €45 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
LH157 · LH12226:40 PM 3h50 Leipzig/Halle Airport 10:30 PM Geneva International Airport €274 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
ICE 699 · IC 60403 · EC 61 · IC 70610:58 PM 9h45 Leipzig Hbf 8:43 AM Lausanne station €50 1 One-way 3 transfers
ICE 699 · IC 60403 · IC 161010:58 PM 9h58 Leipzig Hbf 8:56 AM Lausanne station €50 1 One-way 2 transfers
ICE 595 · ICE 105 · IR 1872 · IC 5268:49 AM 8h37 Leipzig Hbf 5:26 PM Lausanne station €100 1 One-way 3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus11:45 PM 17h30 Leipzig, Hbf 5:15 PM Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome €58 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:55 PM 13h55 Leipzig, Hbf 7:50 AM Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome €59 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus1:35 AM 16h05 Leipzig, Hbf 5:40 PM Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome €65 1 One-way 1 transfer
LH159+
LH56746:10 AM 4h00 Leipzig/Halle Airport 10:10 AM Geneva International Airport €205 1 One-way 1 transfer
LH159 · LH12166:10 AM 6h55 Leipzig/Halle Airport 1:05 PM Geneva International Airport €205 1 One-way 1 transfer
LH159+
LH5674+
IC 1 721 | 7216:10 AM 7h04 Leipzig/Halle Airport 1:14 PM Lausanne station €224 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Lausanne:
A bus is €58 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Lausanne costing on average €133.
A bus is €442 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Lausanne costing on average €517.
Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 11m.
Bus takes on average 14h 52m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 8 flights per day.
- Around 4 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Leipzig Hbf and arrive in Lausanne station.
- Flights mostly depart from Leipzig/Halle Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Leipzig, Hbf and arrive in Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome.
- Travel with Swiss, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, Air Baltic, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Lausanne by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Lausanne by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Lausanne by train.
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