How to travel from Milan to Lausanne

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Milan to Lausanne

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan to Lausanne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, and a flight costs an average of $96.

Distance: 142 miles (230 km)

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$106

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$45

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$220

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4h 35m

Average total duration

4h 5m

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5h 58m

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5h 28m

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5h 10m

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2h 10m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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0.7 - 1.4kg

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from Milan to Lausanne

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

Our recommendation

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

FlixBusFlixBus
06:10AM6h35
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
12:45PMLausanne, Parking du Vélodrome
$381One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
06:10AM6h35
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
12:45PMLausanne, Parking du Vélodrome
$381One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

SWISSLX1623 · LX2816
07:05PM2h45
Milan Malpensa Airport
09:50PMGeneva International Airport
$7241One-way
1 transfer

Other options

TrenitaliaEuroCity 40
08:10AM3h38
Milan Centrale
11:48AMLausanne station
$1281One-way
0 transfers
TrenitaliaEuroCity 44
05:10PM3h38
Milan Centrale
08:48PMLausanne station
$1281One-way
0 transfers
TrenitaliaEuroCity 46
07:10PM4h04
Milan Centrale
11:14PMLausanne station
$1281One-way
0 transfers
Brussels AirlinesSN3150+SWISSSN5101
06:40PM3h50
Milan Linate Airport
10:30PMGeneva International Airport
$3391One-way
1 transfer
Air DolomitiLH9449+LufthansaLH2388
01:20PM5h55
Milan Malpensa Airport
07:15PMGeneva International Airport
$4441One-way
1 transfer
LufthansaLH247+Air DolomitiLH7415
11:35AM6h05
Milan Malpensa Airport
05:40PMGeneva International Airport
$5241One-way
1 transfer

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How to get from Milan to Lausanne

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Milan to Lausanne, 100,00% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Milan to Lausanne and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Milan 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 Milan to Lausanne.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Milan and Lausanne including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Milan to Lausanne is a bus with an average price of $23 (€19).

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

A bus is $39 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Lausanne costing on average $62 (€51).

A bus is $73 (€59) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Lausanne costing on average $96 (€78).

The fastest way to travel from Milan to Lausanne is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 50m.

Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 38m.

Bus takes on average 5h 0m.

The distance from Milan to Lausanne is approximately 142 miles (230 km).
The average frequency per day from Milan to Lausanne is:
  • Around 21 flights per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Milan 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 Milan to Lausanne:
  • Flights mostly depart from Milan Malpensa Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Milan Centrale 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Lausanne by bus.
  • Travel with Trenitalia, SBB, Trenitalia EuroCity to go to Lausanne by train.
  • Travel with LAER, Air Dolomiti to go to Lausanne by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Milan to Lausanne with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 3 direct trains per day with Trenitalia, Trenitalia EuroCity.
Omio customers who travel from Milan to Lausanne often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Geneva, Lyon, Zurich, Paris Gare de Lyon. 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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