How to travel from Leipzig to Lausanne

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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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Bus
Driving

$161

Average price

$77

Average price

Cheapest

$239

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

9h 37m

Average total duration

Fastest

9h 7m

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30m

Additional time*

13h 1m

Average total duration

12h 31m

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30m

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9h 14m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.7 - 1.7kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Leipzig to Lausanne is a bus with an average price of $77.

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.

The fastest way to travel from Leipzig to Lausanne is by train with an average journey time of 9h 7m.

Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:

Bus takes on average 12h 31m.

Flight takes on average 16h 0m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Leipzig and Lausanne including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Leipzig to Lausanne among Omio's users.

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from Leipzig to Lausanne

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:45 PM17h30
    Leipzig, Hbf
    5:15 PMLausanne, Parking du Vélodrome
    $1061One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:45 PM17h30
    Leipzig, Hbf
    5:15 PMLausanne, Parking du Vélodrome
    $1061One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • SwissLH5744+Air DolomitiLH153
    10:20 AM3h15
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    1:35 PMGeneva International Airport
    $10081One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 1652 · ICE 371 · IC 977 · IR 2528
    9:27 AM8h53
    Leipzig Hbf
    6:20 PMLausanne station
    $1481One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 2585 · ECE 5 · IC 627 · IC 724
    8:49 AM9h00
    Leipzig Hbf
    5:49 PMLausanne station
    $1481One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 2585 · ECE 5 · IC 1628
    8:49 AM9h07
    Leipzig Hbf
    5:56 PMLausanne station
    $1481One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:55 PM13h55
    Leipzig, Hbf
    7:50 AMLausanne, Parking du Vélodrome
    $1071One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:35 AM16h05
    Leipzig, Hbf
    5:40 PMLausanne, Parking du Vélodrome
    $1111One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:15 PM17h25
    Leipzig, Hbf
    5:40 AMLausanne, Parking du Vélodrome
    $1391One-way
    1 transfer
  • Austrian AirlinesOS284+Air BalticOS151
    10:20 AM22h30
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    8:50 AMGeneva International Airport
    $3351One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH157+SwissLH5746
    6:35 PM3h50
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    10:25 PMGeneva International Airport
    $5511One-way
    1 transfer
  • Austrian AirlinesOS284 · OS153
    10:20 AM6h55
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    5:15 PMGeneva International Airport
    $5511One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Leipzig to Lausanne

Travel to Lausanne 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 Leipzig to Lausanne.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Leipzig and Lausanne including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Leipzig to Lausanne is a bus with an average price of $77.

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.

The fastest way to travel from Leipzig to Lausanne is by train with an average journey time of 9h 7m.

Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:

Bus takes on average 12h 31m.

Flight takes on average 16h 0m.

The distance from Leipzig to Lausanne is approximately 422 miles (680 km).
The average frequency per day from Leipzig to Lausanne is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Leipzig to Lausanne:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Leipzig to Lausanne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Leipzig to Lausanne:
  • 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Leipzig to Lausanne often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Milan, Geneva, Lyon, Zurich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lausanne and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Lausanne to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Lausanne, you can explore the vibrant Flon District with its trendy shops and nightlife, take a boat cruise on Lake Geneva for picturesque views, visit the diverse Lausanne Botanical Garden, or enjoy a wine tasting tour in the nearby Lavaux vineyards. Attend a performance at the Lausanne Opera for culture and entertainment. Must-see sights include the Gothic Lausanne Cathedral, the engaging Olympic Museum, the unique Collection de l'Art Brut, the scenic Ouchy Promenade, and the Hermitage Foundation art museum.
Three days in Lausanne is typically sufficient to explore its main attractions, including the Olympic Museum, the historic Old Town, and the beautiful lakeside promenade.

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