How to travel from Milan to Lausanne

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

The cheapest way to travel from Milan to Lausanne is a bus with an average price of $61 (€51).

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

A bus is $63 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Lausanne costing on average $124 (€104).

A bus is $435 (€365) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Lausanne costing on average $495 (€416).

The fastest way to travel from Milan to Lausanne is by train with an average journey time of 4h 58m.

Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:

Flight takes on average 5h 3m.

Bus takes on average 8h 13m.

The distance from Milan to Lausanne is approximately 142 miles (230 km).

The average frequency per day from Milan to Lausanne is:

• Around 28 flights per day.
• Around 7 trains per day.
• Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Milan and Lausanne as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Milan to Lausanne:

• Flights mostly depart from Milan Malpensa Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Chiasso station and arrive in Lausanne station.
• Buses mostly depart from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and arrive in Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome.

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

• Travel with Trenitalia, SBB, DSB, EuroCity to go to Lausanne by train.
• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus to go to Lausanne by bus.
• Travel with Vueling, Helvetic Airways, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa Cityline, Swiss, Eurowings, BA Cityflyer, Brussels Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Gulf Air, AJet, Air Baltic, Turkish Airlines, Ente Autonomo Volturno, ITA, British Airways, Edelweiss Air to go to Lausanne by flight.

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

• 2 direct trains per day with Trenitalia, DSB.
• 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus.
• 0 direct flights per day with Gulf Air.

Omio customers who travel from Milan to Lausanne often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Geneva, Lyon, Zurich, Montreux. 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.