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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 $57. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 53m. 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 $57, and a flight costs an average of $118.
Distance: 470 miles (757 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$194 Average price | $81 Average price Cheapest | $283 Average price | $270 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 5m Average total duration 10h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 26m Average total duration 13h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 3h 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Lausanne:
A bus is $114 (€93) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Lausanne costing on average $194 (€158).
A bus is $202 (€165) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Lausanne costing on average $283 (€230).
Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 35m.
Bus takes on average 13h 56m.
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus11:15 PM13h35Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)12:50 PMLausanne, Parking du Vélodrome$731One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus11:15 PM13h35Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)12:50 PMLausanne, Parking du Vélodrome$731One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- OS1517:15 AM1h35Vienna International Airport8:50 AMGeneva International Airport$3911One-way0 transfers
Other options
RJX 162+
IC 9069:28 AM10h15Vienna Hbf7:43 PMLausanne station$2421One-way1 transfer- RJX 766+
EC 164+IC 90811:28 AM10h15Vienna Hbf9:43 PMLausanne station$2421One-way2 transfers - RJX 166 · IR 1788 · RE 33+IC 16401:28 PM10h31Vienna Hbf11:59 PMLausanne station$2421One-way3 transfers
- FlixBus8:25 PM14h05Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)10:30 AMLausanne, Parking du Vélodrome$931One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:10 AM16h30Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)5:40 PMLausanne, Parking du Vélodrome$1071One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:45 PM17h55Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz5:40 PMLausanne, Parking du Vélodrome$1301One-way1 transfer
AF1739 · AF15426:30 PM13h50Vienna International Airport8:20 AMGeneva International Airport$2751One-way1 transfer
KL1906+
KL19298:00 PM12h20Vienna International Airport8:20 AMGeneva International Airport$3071One-way1 transfer- AF1239 · AF18426:20 AM4h50Vienna International Airport11:10 AMGeneva International Airport$3451One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Lausanne:
A bus is $114 (€93) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Lausanne costing on average $194 (€158).
A bus is $202 (€165) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Lausanne costing on average $283 (€230).
Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 35m.
Bus takes on average 13h 56m.
- Around 48 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses 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 Austrian Airlines, Swiss, KLM, Air France, Vueling, Eurowings, Air Dolomiti to go to Lausanne by flight.
- 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.
- 3 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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