How to travel from Mannheim to Lausanne

There are 3 options to travel between Mannheim and Lausanne including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Mannheim to Lausanne is a bus with an average price of €36.

This is compared to other travel options from Mannheim to Lausanne:

A bus is €48 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mannheim to Lausanne costing on average €84.

A bus is €503 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mannheim to Lausanne costing on average €539.

The fastest way to travel from Mannheim to Lausanne is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 53m.

Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 4m.

Bus takes on average 8h 9m.

The distance from Mannheim to Lausanne is approximately 223 miles (359 km).

The average frequency per day from Mannheim to Lausanne is:

• Around 38 flights per day.
• Around 9 trains per day.
• Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Mannheim 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 Mannheim to Lausanne:

• Trains mostly depart from Mannheim Hbf and arrive in Lausanne station.
• Buses mostly depart from Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) and arrive in Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome.
• Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Mannheim to Lausanne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, KLM, Qatar Airways, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways, Edelweiss Air 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.

Yes, there are direct services available from Mannheim to Lausanne with the following travel companies:

• 5 direct flights per day with Swiss, Lufthansa.
• 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.

Omio customers who travel from Mannheim 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.