How to travel from Vienna to Lausanne

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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 $55. 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 $55, and a flight costs an average of $140.

Distance: 470 miles (757 km)

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Train
Bus
Flight

$188

Average price

$88

Average price

Cheapest

$267

Average price

11h 25m

Average total duration

10h 55m

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30m

Additional time*

14h 17m

Average total duration

13h 47m

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30m

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5h 53m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 53m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

0.2 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.8 - 1.9kg

CO2 emissions

2.3 - 4.5kg

CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

Most popular train company

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

Austrian Airlines

Most popular airline

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from Vienna to Lausanne

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBus
12:10AM16h30
Vienna
04:40PMLausanne
$571One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
12:10AM16h30
Vienna
04:40PMLausanne
$571One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
10:25PM13h25
Vienna
11:50AMLausanne
$931One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
10:45PM17h55
Vienna
04:40PMLausanne
$771One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
01:35PM17h15
Vienna
06:50AMLausanne
$841One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
07:25PM14h05
Vienna
09:30AMLausanne
$901One-way
0 transfers

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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.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Vienna and Lausanne including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Vienna to Lausanne is a bus with an average price of $55 (€44).

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

A bus is $13 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Lausanne costing on average $68 (€55).

A bus is $85 (€68) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Lausanne costing on average $140 (€113).

The fastest way to travel from Vienna to Lausanne is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 10m.

Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 15m.

Bus takes on average 13h 25m.

The distance from Vienna to Lausanne is approximately 470 miles (757 km).
The average frequency per day from Vienna to Lausanne is:
  • Around 51 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Vienna to Lausanne:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Vienna to Lausanne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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, Vueling Airlines, Eurowings , Air Dolomiti to go to Lausanne by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Vienna to Lausanne with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 3 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Vienna 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.
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