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Compare train, bus, 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 €36. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 34m. 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 €36, and a train costs an average of €44.
Distance: 313 miles (505 km)
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€110 Average price | €61 Average price Cheapest |
8h 4m Average total duration Fastest 7h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 0m Average total duration 10h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Salzburg to Lausanne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Lausanne:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Lausanne costing on average $55 (€44).
A bus is $163 (€129) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Lausanne costing on average $208 (€166).
Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 43m.
Bus takes on average 12h 5m.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 6 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 train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Salzburg Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
- Travel with ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet to go to Lausanne by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Lausanne by bus.
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