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Compare bus, train, and flight for Leuven to Lausanne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leuven to Lausanne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €102 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 53m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €102, while a flight costs an average of €361.
Distance: 313 miles (505 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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€184 Average price | €361 Average price | €102 Average price Cheapest | €116 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 29m Average total duration 7h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 15h 54m Average total duration 15h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.3kg 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 Leuven to Lausanne:
A bus is €81 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leuven to Lausanne costing on average €184.
A bus is €258 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leuven to Lausanne costing on average €361.
Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 29m.
Bus takes on average 15h 54m.
Tickets start at around €102 compared to roughly €116 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €14. The journey takes 15h 24m versus 7h 32m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Leuven to Lausanne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leuven to Lausanne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 9:20 PM17h55Leuven3:15 PMLausanne€891One-way0 transfers
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- 9:20 PM17h55Leuven3:15 PMLausanne€891One-way0 transfers
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- 9:20 PM17h55Leuven3:15 PMLausanne€891One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leuven to Lausanne:
A bus is €81 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leuven to Lausanne costing on average €184.
A bus is €258 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leuven to Lausanne costing on average €361.
Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 29m.
Bus takes on average 15h 54m.
- Around 47 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leuven and Lausanne as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Leuven station and arrive in Lausanne station.
- Buses mostly depart from Leuven, Diestsepoort and arrive in Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Lausanne by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Lausanne by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Swiss, Eurowings, Brussels Airlines, KLM, Qatar Airways, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, Vueling, Lot Polish Airlines, Helvetic Airways, British Airways to go to Lausanne by flight.
- 5 direct flights per day with Brussels Airlines.
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