What is the cheapest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Lausanne?

The cheapest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Lausanne is to bus which costs SFr 40 - SFr 80 and takes 7h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Lausanne?

The fastest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Lausanne is to fly and train which takes 4h 40m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 310.

Is there a direct bus between Frankfurt am Main and Lausanne?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Frankfurt central train station station and arriving at Lausanne. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Frankfurt am Main and Lausanne?

No, there is no direct train from Frankfurt am Main to Lausanne. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt and arriving at Lausanne via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.

How far is it from Frankfurt am Main to Lausanne?

The distance between Frankfurt am Main and Lausanne is 508 km. The road distance is 511.2 km.

How do I travel from Frankfurt am Main to Lausanne without a car?

The best way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Lausanne without a car is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 550.

How long does it take to get from Frankfurt am Main to Lausanne?

It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Frankfurt am Main to Lausanne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Frankfurt am Main to Lausanne bus from?

Frankfurt am Main to Lausanne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Frankfurt central train station.

Where do I catch the Frankfurt am Main to Lausanne train from?

Frankfurt am Main to Lausanne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt station.

Train or bus from Frankfurt am Main to Lausanne?

The best way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Lausanne is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 80 and takes 7h 50m.

Where does the Frankfurt am Main to Lausanne bus arrive?

Frankfurt am Main to Lausanne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lausanne station.

Where does the Frankfurt am Main to Lausanne train arrive?

Frankfurt am Main to Lausanne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Frankfurt am Main to Lausanne?

Yes, the driving distance between Frankfurt am Main to Lausanne is 511 km. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Frankfurt am Main to Lausanne.

How do I get a train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Lausanne?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Lausanne?

Book your Frankfurt am Main to Lausanne bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

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Frankfurt am Main to Lausanne - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Frankfurt am Main to Lausanne by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Lausannetrain Ic51
5h 55m
CHF 112–508
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Lausannebus FlixBus N122 / ...
7h 50m
CHF 40–80
Drive 511.2 km
1. Drive from Frankfurt am Main to Lausannecar 511.2 km
4h 52m
CHF 83–120
Fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane FRA - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Lausannetrain
4h 40m
CHF 135–305
Train via Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain Nightjet
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Lausannetrain Ic51
6h 33m
CHF 90–251
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Lausannetrain
5h 7m
CHF 153–415
Fly to Basel, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Lausannetrain
5h 31m
CHF 161–450

Frankfurt am Main to Lausanne by train

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Distance: 508.5 km
Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Frankfurt am Main, Germany and Lausanne, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Frankfurt to Lausanne via Basel SBB in around 5h 55m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Frankfurt central train station to Lausanne twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 40–70 and the journey takes 7h 50m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route once daily.

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