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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 $84 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 43m. 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 $84, while a flight costs an average of $248.
Distance: 470 miles (757 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$168 Average price | $84 Average price Cheapest | $248 Average price | $273 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 12m Average total duration 10h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 28m Average total duration 13h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Lausanne:
A bus is $84 (€68) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Lausanne costing on average $168 (€136).
A bus is $164 (€132) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Lausanne costing on average $248 (€200).
Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 12m.
Bus takes on average 14h 28m.
Tickets start at around $168 (€136) compared to roughly $273 (€221) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $105 (€85). The journey takes 10h 42m 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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus11:15 PM13h35Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)12:50 PMLausanne, Parking du Vélodrome$871One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus11:15 PM13h35Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)12:50 PMLausanne, Parking du Vélodrome$871One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- OS1517:15 AM1h35Vienna International Airport8:50 AMGeneva International Airport$6631One-way0 transfers
Other options
EC 13472+
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IC 642 · IC 54011:57 AM12h29Vienna Hbf12:26 AMLausanne station$1171One-way3 transfers- RJX19976+EC 98+IC 73411:28 AM11h15Vienna Hbf10:43 PMLausanne station$1731One-way2 transfers
- RJX19982+EC 13472+IC 54012:28 PM11h58Vienna Hbf12:26 AMLausanne station$2491One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus9:45 PM13h45Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)11:30 AMLausanne, Parking du Vélodrome$871One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:45 PM17h55Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz5:40 PMLausanne, Parking du Vélodrome$1041One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:55 PM15h35Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz11:30 AMLausanne, Parking du Vélodrome$1081One-way1 transfer
AF1239 · AF10426:20 AM13h30Vienna International Airport7:50 PMGeneva International Airport$3041One-way1 transfer- AF1239 · AF13426:20 AM11h05Vienna International Airport5:25 PMGeneva International Airport$3491One-way1 transfer
KL1900 · KL19317:00 AM4h10Vienna International Airport11:10 AMGeneva International Airport$3521One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Lausanne:
A bus is $84 (€68) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Lausanne costing on average $168 (€136).
A bus is $164 (€132) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Lausanne costing on average $248 (€200).
Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 12m.
Bus takes on average 14h 28m.
- Around 45 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 5 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 Austrian Airlines, KLM, Air France, Vueling, Air Baltic, Swiss, Air Dolomiti to go to Lausanne by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Lausanne by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet to go to Lausanne by train.
- 3 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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