How to travel from Rome to Lausanne

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Rome to Lausanne

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rome to Lausanne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $99 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 42m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $99, while a flight costs an average of $547.

Distance: 431 miles (694 km)

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$99

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$113

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8h 23m

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7h 53m

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Compare ways to travel from Rome to Lausanne

Compare the available ways to get from Rome to Lausanne, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Rome to Lausanne is a train with an average price of $99 (€83).

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

A train is $15 (€13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rome to Lausanne costing on average $113 (€95).

A train is $448 (€376) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Lausanne costing on average $547 (€459).

The fastest way to travel from Rome to Lausanne is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 42m.

Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 23m.

Bus takes on average 15h 21m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Rome and Lausanne including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Rome to Lausanne among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 1h 23m faster (7h 53m by train vs 9h 16m by car) and roughly $275 (€231) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($99 (€83) vs $373 (€313)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Rome to Lausanne

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

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1 transfer

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  • ITAAZ578
    0 transfers

Other options

  • IntercityIntercity 745+TrenitaliaEuroCity 44+Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 794
    2 transfers
  • Italo9928+TrenitaliaEuroCity 44
    1 transfer
  • Italo9912+TrenitaliaEuroCity 44
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1 transfer
  • ITAAZ576
    0 transfers
  • ITAAZ576+SBBIC 1 721 | 721
    1 transfer
  • ITAAZ576+SBBIR 95 1721 | 1721
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Rome 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 Rome to Lausanne.

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There are 3 options to travel between Rome and Lausanne including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Rome to Lausanne is a train with an average price of $99 (€83).

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

A train is $15 (€13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rome to Lausanne costing on average $113 (€95).

A train is $448 (€376) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Lausanne costing on average $547 (€459).

The fastest way to travel from Rome to Lausanne is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 42m.

Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 23m.

Bus takes on average 15h 21m.

The distance from Rome to Lausanne is approximately 431 miles (694 km).
The average frequency per day from Rome to Lausanne is:
  • Around 50 flights per day.
  • Around 17 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rome 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 Rome to Lausanne:
  • Flights mostly depart from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Rome Termini and arrive in Lausanne station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arrive in Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rome to Lausanne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Lausanne by bus.
  • Travel with Air France, ITA, British Airways, KLM, Turkish Airlines, Vueling, Lufthansa, Swiss, Qatar Airways, Luxair, easyJet, Edelweiss Air, Air Baltic, AJet, Helvetic Airways, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, Amelia, Austrian Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Avion Express Malta, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Lausanne by flight.
  • Travel with Trenitalia, Italo, Intercity Notte, Frecciarossa, Intercity to go to Lausanne by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Rome to Lausanne with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 4 direct flights per day with ITA, easyJet.
Omio customers who travel from Rome 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.

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