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Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Lausanne
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London to Lausanne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $131 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 bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.7 - 1.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $131, while a flight costs an average of $390.
Distance: 461 miles (742 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
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$390 Average price | $145 Average price | $131 Average price Cheapest | $174 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 57m Average total duration 6h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 5m Average total duration 18h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.2 - 4.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from London to Lausanne
Compare the available ways to get from London to Lausanne, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Lausanne:
A bus is $14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Lausanne costing on average $145.
A bus is $259 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Lausanne costing on average $390.
Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 57m.
Bus takes on average 19h 5m.
You'll arrive about 7h 40m sooner (2h 53m by flight vs 10h 33m by car). Tickets start at around $390 compared to roughly $174 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
Travel optionsfrom London to Lausanne
How to get from London to Lausanne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Lausanne is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
U215328:30 AM 1h35 London Southend Airport 11:05 AM Geneva International Airport $55 1 One-way 0 transfers
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U215328:30 AM 1h35 London Southend Airport 11:05 AM Geneva International Airport $55 1 One-way 0 transfers
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U215328:30 AM 1h35 London Southend Airport 11:05 AM Geneva International Airport $55 1 One-way 0 transfers
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92696:01 AM 8h38 London St Pancras International (STP) 3:39 PM Lausanne station $385 1 One-way 1 transfer
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92771:31 PM 7h08 London St Pancras International (STP) 9:39 PM Lausanne station $411 1 One-way 1 transfer
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927712:31 PM 8h08 London St Pancras International (STP) 9:39 PM Lausanne station $411 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:30 AM 17h30 London, Victoria Coach Station 3:00 AM Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome $139 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:30 PM 22h35 London, Victoria Coach Station 8:05 PM Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome $142 1 One-way 2 transfers
U2848912:45 PM 1h40 London Gatwick Airport 3:25 PM Geneva International Airport $66 1 One-way 0 transfers
U225493:25 PM 1h45 London Luton Airport 6:10 PM Geneva International Airport $72 1 One-way 0 transfers
U284957:25 AM 1h35 London Gatwick Airport 10:00 AM Geneva International Airport $73 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Lausanne:
A bus is $14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Lausanne costing on average $145.
A bus is $259 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Lausanne costing on average $390.
Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 57m.
Bus takes on average 19h 5m.
- Around 79 flights per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Lausanne as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from London St Pancras International (STP) and arrive in Lausanne station.
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome.
- Travel with KLM, Air France, Swiss, British Airways, Luxair, Vueling, Helvetic Airways, easyJet, KLM Cityhopper, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa, Iberia, Air Baltic, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Eurowings, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Indigo Airlines, BA Euroflyer, BA Cityflyer, Jet2.com to go to Lausanne by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Lausanne by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF, Eurostar to go to Lausanne by train.
- 17 direct flights per day with Swiss, British Airways, easyJet, BA Euroflyer, BA Cityflyer, Jet2.com.
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