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Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid to Lausanne
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Lausanne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €130 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 3m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.1 - 2.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €130, while a flight costs an average of €430.
Distance: 666 miles (1073 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€130 Average price Cheapest | €430 Average price | €254 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
22h 12m Average total duration 21h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 3m Average total duration Fastest 4h 3m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 13h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.1 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.2 - 6.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Madrid to Lausanne
Compare the available ways to get from Madrid to Lausanne, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Lausanne:
A bus is €301 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Lausanne costing on average €430.
Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:
Bus takes on average 22h 12m.
Tickets start at around €130 compared to roughly €254 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €124. The journey takes 21h 42m versus 13h 55m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Madrid to Lausanne
How to get from Madrid to Lausanne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Lausanne is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IB6237:10 AM 2h05 Madrid Barajas Airport 9:15 AM Geneva International Airport €65 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- IB623
7:10 AM 2h05 Madrid Barajas Airport 9:15 AM Geneva International Airport €65 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
U212948:10 PM 1h55 Madrid Barajas Airport 10:05 PM Geneva International Airport €180 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus
11:59 PM 21h11 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) 9:10 PM Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome €77 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
11:35 PM 21h35 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses 9:10 PM Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome €80 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
7:05 PM 25h00 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses 8:05 PM Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome €161 1 One-way 2 transfers
UX16638:10 AM 2h00 Madrid Barajas Airport 10:10 AM Geneva International Airport €76 1 One-way 0 transfers- IB613
9:45 AM 2h05 Madrid Barajas Airport 11:50 AM Geneva International Airport €76 1 One-way 0 transfers - IB623+
IC 1 721 | 7217:10 AM 6h04 Madrid Barajas Airport 1:14 PM Lausanne station €87 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Lausanne:
A bus is €301 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Lausanne costing on average €430.
Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:
Bus takes on average 22h 12m.
- Around 68 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Lausanne as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Lausanne by bus.
- Travel with TAP Portugal, Air France, Iberia, KLM, Lufthansa, Air Europa, Turkish Airlines, Brussels Airlines, British Airways, Swiss, Helvetic Airways, ITA, Qatar Airways, CitizenPlane, Lufthansa City Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, Air Baltic, Edelweiss Air, Lot Polish Airlines, easyJet, Vueling, BA Cityflyer to go to Lausanne by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 7 direct flights per day with Iberia, Air Europa, CitizenPlane, easyJet.
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