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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 an average ticket price of Kč 1,851 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 44m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of Kč 1,851, while a flight costs an average of Kč 13,081.
Distance: 313 miles (505 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
Kč 2,943 Average price | Kč 1,851 Average price Cheapest | Kč 13,081 Average price | Kč 3,586 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 51m Average total duration 8h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 21m Average total duration 10h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Salzburg to Lausanne
Compare the available ways to get from Salzburg to Lausanne, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Lausanne:
A bus is Kč 1,093 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Lausanne costing on average Kč 2,943.
A bus is Kč 11,230 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Lausanne costing on average Kč 13,081.
Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 51m.
Bus takes on average 11h 21m.
Tickets start at around Kč 2,943 compared to roughly Kč 3,586 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about Kč 643. The journey takes 8h 21m versus 6h 53m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Salzburg to Lausanne
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.
8:40 PM 12h50 Salzburg 9:30 AM Lausanne Kč 1,314 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
8:40 PM 12h50 Salzburg 9:30 AM Lausanne Kč 1,314 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
8:40 PM 12h50 Salzburg 9:30 AM Lausanne Kč 1,314 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
7:40 PM 12h50 Salzburg 8:30 AM Lausanne Kč 2,629 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Lausanne:
A bus is Kč 1,093 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Lausanne costing on average Kč 2,943.
A bus is Kč 11,230 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Lausanne costing on average Kč 13,081.
Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 51m.
Bus takes on average 11h 21m.
- Around 10 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Salzburg, P+R Süd and arrive in Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome.
- Trains mostly depart from Salzburg Hbf and arrive in Lausanne station.
- Flights mostly depart from Salzburg Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet to go to Lausanne by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Lausanne by bus.
- Travel with Swiss, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, BA Euroflyer, Lufthansa Cityline, Eurowings to go to Lausanne by flight.
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