How to travel from Venice to Lausanne

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Venice to Lausanne

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Venice to Lausanne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €50 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 15m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €50, while a flight costs an average of €119.

Distance: 283 miles (456 km)

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€88

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€119

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€50

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Cheapest

€109

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(fuel + tolls)

7h 29m

Average total duration

6h 59m

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30m

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4h 15m

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2h 15m

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10h 29m

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9h 59m

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6h 19m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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1.4 - 2.7kg

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0.5 - 1.1kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Venice to Lausanne is a bus with an average price of €50.

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

A bus is €38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Venice to Lausanne costing on average €88.

A bus is €69 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Venice to Lausanne costing on average €119.

The fastest way to travel from Venice to Lausanne is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 15m.

Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 29m.

Bus takes on average 10h 29m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Venice and Lausanne including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Venice to Lausanne among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around €88 compared to roughly €109 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €20. The journey takes 6h 59m versus 6h 19m 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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from Venice to Lausanne

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:45 PM16h10
    Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti
    12:55 PMLausanne, Parking du Vélodrome
    1171One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:45 PM16h10
    Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti
    12:55 PMLausanne, Parking du Vélodrome
    1171One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Helvetic AirwaysLX1663+SwissLX2808
    2:50 PM3h05
    Venice Marco Polo Airport
    5:55 PMGeneva International Airport
    4601One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:45 PM16h10
    Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
    12:55 PMLausanne, Parking du Vélodrome
    1171One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:15 PM12h50
    Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti
    9:05 AMLausanne, Parking du Vélodrome
    1191One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:35 PM12h30
    Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
    9:05 AMLausanne, Parking du Vélodrome
    1221One-way
    1 transfer
  • ITAAZ1466 · AZ578
    11:15 AM7h00
    Venice Marco Polo Airport
    6:15 PMGeneva International Airport
    1351One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY6405 · VY6200
    10:35 PM10h25
    Venice Marco Polo Airport
    9:00 AMGeneva International Airport
    2411One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF1527 · AF1542
    9:10 PM11h10
    Venice Marco Polo Airport
    8:20 AMGeneva International Airport
    2661One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Venice 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 Venice to Lausanne.

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There are 3 options to travel between Venice and Lausanne including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Venice to Lausanne is a bus with an average price of €50.

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

A bus is €38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Venice to Lausanne costing on average €88.

A bus is €69 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Venice to Lausanne costing on average €119.

The fastest way to travel from Venice to Lausanne is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 15m.

Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 29m.

Bus takes on average 10h 29m.

The distance from Venice to Lausanne is approximately 283 miles (456 km).
The average frequency per day from Venice to Lausanne is:
  • Around 50 flights per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Venice and Lausanne as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Venice to Lausanne:
  • Flights mostly depart from Venice Marco Polo Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Venice Santa Lucia and arrive in Lausanne station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) and arrive in Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Venice to Lausanne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ACTV — Azienda del Consorzio Trasporti Veneziano to go to Lausanne by bus.
  • Travel with Trenitalia, Frecciarossa, Trenitalia EuroCity to go to Lausanne by train.
  • Travel with easyJet, Swiss, Volotea, Lufthansa, Vueling, Air France to go to Lausanne by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Venice to Lausanne with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct trains per day with Trenitalia, Trenitalia EuroCity.
  • 1 direct flights per day with easyJet, Volotea.
Omio customers who travel from Venice 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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