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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 prices starting from €47. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €47, and a flight costs an average of €123.
Distance: 470 miles (757 km)
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€153 Average price | €79 Average price Cheapest | €254 Average price |
11h 25m Average total duration 10h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 26m Average total duration 13h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | 2.3 - 4.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Vienna to Lausanne by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Vienna to Lausanne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Vienna 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 Vienna to Lausanne.
There are 3 travel options from Vienna to Lausanne. You can take a train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Lausanne is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $48 (€43) compared to other travel options to Lausanne:
Taking a bus costs $74 (€67) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $122 (€110).
Taking a bus costs $13 (€12) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $61 (€55).
The fastest way from Vienna to Lausanne is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 35 min.
There are alternative travel options to Lausanne that take longer:
Bus takes 13 h 25 min on average.
Train takes 10 h 15 min on average.
Lausanne is approximately 469 miles (756 km) away from Vienna.
The average frequency per day from Vienna to Lausanne is:
- 5 buses a day.
- Around 43 flights per day.
- 5 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna and Lausanne as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Vienna to Lausanne:
- Buses most often depart from Vienna at Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Lausanne at Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Vienna to Lausanne:
- You can travel by bus from Vienna to Lausanne with FlixBus, and you can find FlixBus Vienna to Lausanne tickets for $48 (€43) on Omio.
- You can take a flight from Vienna to Lausanne with Austrian Airlines, KLM, Air France, Eurowings, Vueling Airlines or SWISS. Cheap tickets can be found for $122 (€110) with KLM from Vienna to Lausanne.
- You can travel to Lausanne from Vienna by train with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) or ÖBB | Railjet. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $61 (€55) with ÖBB from Vienna to Lausanne.
Yes, there are direct routes from Vienna to Lausanne with the following travel companies:
- You can find 1 direct bus per day to take to Lausanne with FlixBus.
- You can find 3 direct flights per day to take to Lausanne with.
Direct services to Lausanne tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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