There are 6 ways to get from Geneva to Lausanne by train, bus, ferry, rideshare, taxi or car
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Geneva to Lausanne by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Lausanne is to rideshare which costs SFr 5 and takes 1h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Lausanne is to train which takes 42 min and costs SFr 24 - SFr 45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Geneva and arriving at Lausanne. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 55 min.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Genève-Mt-Blanc and arriving at Lausanne-Ouchy. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Genève and arriving at Lausanne. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 42 min.
The distance between Geneva and Lausanne is 60 km. The road distance is 64.5 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Lausanne without a car is to train which takes 42 min and costs SFr 24 - SFr 45.
The train from Genève to Lausanne takes 42 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.
Geneva to Lausanne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Geneva station.
Geneva to Lausanne train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), depart from Genève station.
- Distance: 59.8 km
- Duration: 42 min
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Lausanne, Switzerland?
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) operates a train from Genève to Lausanne every 5 minutes. Tickets cost SFr 24 - SFr 45 and the journey takes 42 min. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Geneva to Lausanne every 2 hours. Tickets cost SFr 7 - SFr 11 and the journey takes 55 min. Two other operators also service this route.
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 848 44 66 88
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Genève to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- SFr 24 - SFr 45
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Geneva to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- SFr 7 - SFr 11
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Geneva - Bus station to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 10 - SFr 14
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Geneva Bus Station to Lausanne Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- SFr 3 - SFr 5
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
- Phone
- +41 (0)848 811 848
- info@cgn.ch
- Website
- cgn.ch
Ferry from Genève-Mt-Blanc to Lausanne-Ouchy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 50 - SFr 65
- Website
- https://www.cgn.ch/en/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Genève to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 5
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- SFr 270 - SFr 330
Taxi Phone
- Phone
- +41 22 331 41 33
- Website
- mytaxiphone.ch
TAXI GE
- Phone
- +41 76 219 97 99
- Website
- taxige.business.site
Ned Taxi Genève
- Phone
- +41 76 616 97 74
- Website
- ned-taxi-geneve.ch
KZ taxi
- Phone
- +41 79 964 01 27
- Website
- kztaxi.ch
Ambassador Taxi
- Phone
- +41 22 731 41 41
- Website
- ambataxi.ch
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More Questions & Answers
The best way to get from Geneva to Lausanne is to train which takes 42 min and costs SFr 24 - SFr 45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 3 - SFr 14 and takes 55 min.
Geneva to Lausanne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lausanne station.
Geneva to Lausanne train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), arrive at Lausanne station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Lausanne is 65 km. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Geneva to Lausanne.
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