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Compare bus, train, and flight for Salzburg to Lausanne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Lausanne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $45. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $45, and a train costs an average of $59.
Distance: 313 miles (505 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$145 Average price | $76 Average price Cheapest | $173 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 9m Average total duration Fastest 7h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 58m Average total duration 10h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Lausanne:
A bus is $69 (€56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Lausanne costing on average $145 (€116).
A bus is $438 (€350) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Lausanne costing on average $513 (€410).
Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 39m.
Bus takes on average 10h 25m.
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How to get from Salzburg to Lausanne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Salzburg to Lausanne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 4:00 AM12h40Salzburg4:40 PMLausanne$481One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 4:00 AM12h40Salzburg4:40 PMLausanne$481One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 4:35 PM12h05Salzburg4:40 AMLausanne$941One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 11:15 PM16h50Salzburg4:05 PMLausanne$481One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Lausanne:
A bus is $69 (€56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Lausanne costing on average $145 (€116).
A bus is $438 (€350) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Lausanne costing on average $513 (€410).
Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 39m.
Bus takes on average 10h 25m.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salzburg and Lausanne as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Salzburg Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Salzburg Hbf and arrive in Lausanne station.
- Buses mostly depart from Salzburg, P+R Süd and arrive in Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome.
- Travel with ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Railjet to go to Lausanne by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh, Union Ivkoni to go to Lausanne by bus.
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