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There are 6 ways to get from Geneva to Lausanne by train, bus, ferry, rideshare, car or taxi

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Train  •  43 min

  1. Take the train from Genève to Lausanne Ir15 / ...

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Bus  •  50 min

  1. Take the bus from Geneva to Lausanne N106 / ...

4 alternative options

Ferry  •  3h 25m

  1. Take the ferry from Genève-Mt-Blanc to Lausanne-Ouchy 3150

Rideshare  •  1h 4m

  1. Take the rideshare from Genève to Lausanne 64.3 km

Drive  •  45 min

  1. Drive from Geneva to Lausanne 64.6 km

Taxi  •  45 min

  1. Take a taxi from Geneva to Lausanne 64.6 km

Geneva to Lausanne by train

842 Weekly Trains
43 min Average Duration
SFr 24 Cheapest Price
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The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Lausanne is to rideshare which costs SFr 5 and takes 1h 4m.

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The fastest way to get from Geneva to Lausanne is to train which takes 43 min and costs SFr 24 - SFr 45.

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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Geneva and arriving at Lausanne. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 50 min.

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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.

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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Genève and arriving at Lausanne. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 43 min.

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The distance between Geneva and Lausanne is 60 km. The road distance is 64.6 km.

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The best way to get from Geneva to Lausanne without a car is to train which takes 43 min and costs SFr 24 - SFr 45.

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The train from Genève to Lausanne takes 43 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

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

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Geneva to Lausanne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.

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Map of how to get from Geneva to Lausanne.
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  • Distance: 60 km
  • Duration: 43 min

What companies run services between and ?

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Genève to Lausanne every 15 minutes. Tickets cost SFr 24 - SFr 45 and the journey takes 43 min. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Geneva to Lausanne hourly. Tickets cost SFr 7 - SFr 10 and the journey takes 50 min. Two other operators also service this route.

Train operators
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)

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
+41 848 446 688
Website
sbb.ch
Train from Genève to Lausanne
Ave. Duration
43 min
Frequency
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price
SFr 24 - SFr 45
Website
https://www.sbb.ch/en
Bus operators
FlixBus

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).

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Contact Details
Phone
+49 30 300 137 300
Email
service@flixbus.com
Website
flixbus.fr
Bus from Geneva to Lausanne
Ave. Duration
50 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
SFr 7 - SFr 10
Website
https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
Is there Wi-Fi on FlixBus?
Yes - FlixBus offers free Wi-Fi
Are there power outlets on FlixBus?
Yes
Does FlixBus offer meals or snacks?
Yes - snacks and drinks may be purchased from the driver. Please note, this is not available on all services.
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BlaBlaCar Bus

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
+3-389-268-0068
Website
blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lausanne
Ave. Duration
1h 5m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
SFr 14 - SFr 20
Website
https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
RegioJet
Phone
+420 222 222 221
Email
info@regiojet.cz
Website
regiojet.com
Bus from Geneva Bus Station to Lausanne Bus Station
Ave. Duration
55 min
Frequency
Once a week
Estimated price
SFr 3 - SFr 6
Website
https://regiojet.com/
Ferry operators
Other operators
BlaBlaCar
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
Taxi from Geneva to Lausanne
Ave. Duration
45 min
Estimated price
SFr 220 - SFr 260
Taxi-Phone Central SA
Phone
+41 22 331 41 33
Website
mytaxiphone.ch
Taxi Phone
Phone
+41 22 331 41 33
Website
mytaxiphone.ch
TAXI GE
Phone
+41 22 33 141 33
Website
taxi-ge.ch
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

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The best way to get from Geneva to Lausanne is to train which takes 43 min and costs SFr 24 - SFr 45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 3 - SFr 20 and takes 50 min.

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

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Geneva to Lausanne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lausanne station.

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Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Lausanne is 65 km. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Geneva to Lausanne.

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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Geneva and Lausanne. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

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