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Compare train, bus, and flight for Vienna to Lausanne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Lausanne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $94 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 15m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $94, while a flight costs an average of $632.
Distance: 470 miles (757 km)
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$185 Average price | $94 Average price Cheapest | $632 Average price | $265 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 31m Average total duration 11h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 0m Average total duration 14h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 15m Average total duration Fastest 3h 15m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | 2.3 - 4.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Vienna to Lausanne
Compare the available ways to get from Vienna to Lausanne, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Lausanne:
A bus is $91 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Lausanne costing on average $185.
A bus is $539 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Lausanne costing on average $632.
Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 31m.
Bus takes on average 15h 0m.
Tickets start at around $185 compared to roughly $265 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $81. The journey takes 11h 1m versus 9h 44m 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 Vienna to Lausanne
How to get from Vienna to Lausanne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Vienna to Lausanne is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- RJX 368+
ICE 104+
IC 820+IR 25245:28 AM10h52Vienna Hbf4:20 PMLausanne station$791One-way3 transfers
Cheapest
- RJX 368+ICE 104+IC 820+IR 25245:28 AM10h52Vienna Hbf4:20 PMLausanne station$791One-way3 transfers
Fastest
- OS1517:15 AM1h35Vienna International Airport8:50 AMGeneva International Airport$7751One-way0 transfers
Other options
- RJX19976+
EC 164+IR 2225+IC 78611:28 AM10h52Vienna Hbf10:20 PMLausanne station$791One-way5 transfers - RJX 166+IC 836+IR 25401:28 PM10h55Vienna Hbf12:23 AMLausanne station$791One-way2 transfers
- RJX 166+IC 5401:28 PM10h58Vienna Hbf12:26 AMLausanne station$791One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus11:15 PM13h35Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)12:50 PMLausanne, Parking du Vélodrome$791One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:45 PM13h45Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)11:30 AMLausanne, Parking du Vélodrome$821One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:55 PM18h35Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz11:30 AMLausanne, Parking du Vélodrome$941One-way1 transfer
KL1906 · KL19298:00 PM12h20Vienna International Airport8:20 AMGeneva International Airport$3481One-way1 transfer
AF1739 · AF15426:30 PM13h50Vienna International Airport8:20 AMGeneva International Airport$3611One-way1 transfer- AF1239 · AF14426:20 AM7h30Vienna International Airport1:50 PMGeneva International Airport$3721One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Lausanne:
A bus is $91 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Lausanne costing on average $185.
A bus is $539 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Lausanne costing on average $632.
Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 31m.
Bus takes on average 15h 0m.
- Around 44 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna and Lausanne as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Lausanne station.
- Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome.
- 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 Austrian Airlines, KLM, Swiss, Air France, Air Dolomiti, Vueling, Air Baltic, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, CitizenPlane, Eurowings, Brussels Airlines, Qatar Airways, Luxair, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, ITA, TAP Portugal, British Airways to go to Lausanne by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 2 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines, Air Baltic, CitizenPlane.
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