How to travel from Mannheim to Lausanne

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Mannheim to Lausanne

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mannheim to Lausanne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, and a train costs an average of $51.

Distance: 223 miles (359 km)

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$109

Average price

$46

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$154

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5h 0m

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4h 30m

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6h 4m

Average total duration

5h 34m

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4h 48m

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0.4 - 0.9kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from Mannheim to Lausanne is a bus with an average price of $46 (€37).

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

A bus is $63 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mannheim to Lausanne costing on average $109 (€88).

A bus is $301 (€243) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mannheim to Lausanne costing on average $346 (€280).

The fastest way to travel from Mannheim to Lausanne is by train with an average journey time of 4h 30m.

Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 34m.

Flight takes on average 5h 47m.

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

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from Mannheim to Lausanne

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBus
    7:20 AM7h55
    Mannheim
    3:15 PMLausanne
    $391One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    7:20 AM7h55
    Mannheim
    3:15 PMLausanne
    $391One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    7:20 AM7h55
    Mannheim
    3:15 PMLausanne
    $391One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    8:10 PM10h40
    Mannheim
    6:50 AMLausanne
    $561One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Mannheim 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 Mannheim to Lausanne.

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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 $46 (€37).

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

A bus is $63 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mannheim to Lausanne costing on average $109 (€88).

A bus is $301 (€243) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mannheim to Lausanne costing on average $346 (€280).

The fastest way to travel from Mannheim to Lausanne is by train with an average journey time of 4h 30m.

Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 34m.

Flight takes on average 5h 47m.

The distance from Mannheim to Lausanne is approximately 223 miles (359 km).
The average frequency per day from Mannheim to Lausanne is:
  • Around 34 flights per day.
  • Around 7 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:
  • Buses mostly depart from Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) and arrive in Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome.
  • Trains mostly depart from Mannheim Hbf and arrive in Lausanne station.
  • 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 Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Lausanne by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Lausanne by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Mannheim to Lausanne:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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.

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