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Compare train, bus, and flight for Trieste to Lausanne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Trieste to Lausanne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of RM 451 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 17m. 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 train costs an average of RM 451, while a flight costs an average of RM 1,504.
Distance: 347 miles (559 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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RM 451 Average price Cheapest | RM 455 Average price | RM 1,504 Average price | RM 1,222 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 22m Average total duration 8h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 55m Average total duration 15h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 17m Average total duration Fastest 3h 17m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare the available ways to get from Trieste to Lausanne, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Trieste to Lausanne:
A train is RM 4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Trieste to Lausanne costing on average RM 455.
A train is RM 1,054 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Trieste to Lausanne costing on average RM 1,504.
Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 22m.
Bus takes on average 15h 55m.
Tickets start at around RM 451 compared to roughly RM 1,222 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about RM 771. The journey takes 8h 52m versus 7h 39m 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.
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How to get from Trieste to Lausanne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Trieste to Lausanne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

11:20 AM 15h35 Trieste 2:55 AM Lausanne RM 157 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest

11:20 AM 15h35 Trieste 2:55 AM Lausanne RM 157 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

11:20 AM 15h35 Trieste 2:55 AM Lausanne RM 157 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

2:10 PM 17h55 Trieste 8:05 AM Lausanne RM 238 1 One-way 0 transfers
5:00 AM 23h35 Trieste 4:35 AM Lausanne RM 401 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Trieste to Lausanne:
A train is RM 4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Trieste to Lausanne costing on average RM 455.
A train is RM 1,054 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Trieste to Lausanne costing on average RM 1,504.
Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 22m.
Bus takes on average 15h 55m.
- Around 9 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Trieste and Lausanne as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Trieste Centrale and arrive in Lausanne station.
- Flights mostly depart from Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Trieste, Autostazione and arrive in Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome.
- Travel with ITA, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, Swiss, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Lausanne by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Lausanne by bus.
- Travel with Trenitalia, Intercity, Frecciarossa to go to Lausanne by train.
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