What is the cheapest way to get from Florence to Lausanne?

The cheapest way to get from Florence to Lausanne is to bus via Rosselli which costs SFr 50 - SFr 90 and takes 12h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Florence to Lausanne?

The fastest way to get from Florence to Lausanne is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 190.

Is there a direct bus between Florence and Lausanne?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station station and arriving at Lausanne. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Florence and Lausanne?

No, there is no direct train from Florence to Lausanne. However, there are services departing from Firenze Santa Maria Novella and arriving at Lausanne via Rho-Fiera Milano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.

How far is it from Florence to Lausanne?

The distance between Florence and Lausanne is 606 km. The road distance is 610.3 km.

How do I travel from Florence to Lausanne without a car?

The best way to get from Florence to Lausanne without a car is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 190.

How long does it take to get from Florence to Lausanne?

It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Florence to Lausanne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Florence to Lausanne bus from?

Florence to Lausanne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Florence station.

Where do I catch the Florence to Lausanne train from?

Florence to Lausanne train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Firenze Santa Maria Novella station.

Train or bus from Florence to Lausanne?

The best way to get from Florence to Lausanne is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 190. Alternatively, you can bus via Rosselli, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 90 and takes 12h 1m.

Where does the Florence to Lausanne bus arrive?

Florence to Lausanne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lausanne station.

Where does the Florence to Lausanne train arrive?

Florence to Lausanne train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Milano Rogoredo station.

Can I drive from Florence to Lausanne?

Yes, the driving distance between Florence to Lausanne is 610 km. It takes approximately 6h 40m to drive from Florence to Lausanne.

How do I get a train ticket from Florence to Lausanne?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Florence to Lausanne?

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Where can I stay near Lausanne?

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Florence to Lausanne - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Florence to Lausanne by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Milano Rogoredotrain 9904 / ...
2. Take the train from Rho-Fiera Milano to Lausannetrain Ec
6h 13m
CHF 98–183
Bus via Rosselli
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Florence to Lausannebus FlixBus N1524
12h 1m
CHF 52–87
Drive 610.3 km
1. Drive from Florence to Lausannecar 610.3 km
6h 40m
CHF 100–144
Fly Florence Peretola Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane FLR - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Lausannetrain
6h 42m
CHF 109–302
Train via Milan
1. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lausannetrain Ec
6h 33m
CHF 91–193
Bus
1. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Lausannebus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 5m
CHF 55–110
Fly Florence Peretola Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FLR - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Lausannetrain
6h 34m
CHF 167–452
Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain
2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BLQ - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Lausannetrain
7h 5m
CHF 164–504

Florence to Lausanne by train

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Distance: 606.2 km
Duration: 6h 13m

What companies run services between Florence, Italy and Lausanne, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Lausanne via Rho-Fiera Milano in around 6h 13m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Florence to Lausanne twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 50–85 and the journey takes 10h 45m.

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