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

The cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Lausanne is to bus which costs SFr 90 - SFr 150 and takes 17h.

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

The fastest way to get from Hamburg to Lausanne is to fly and train which takes 5h 22m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 310.

Is there a direct bus between Hamburg and Lausanne?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamburg station to Lausanne station. However, there are services departing from Hamburg central bus station and arriving at Lausanne Bus Station via Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h.

Is there a direct train between Hamburg and Lausanne?

No, there is no direct train from Hamburg to Lausanne. However, there are services departing from Hamburg Hbf and arriving at Lausanne via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.

How far is it from Hamburg to Lausanne?

The distance between Hamburg and Lausanne is 951 km. The road distance is 982.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Hamburg to Lausanne without a car is to train which takes 9h 38m and costs SFr 340 - SFr 1100.

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

It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Hamburg to Lausanne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Lausanne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Lausanne train from?

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

Train or bus from Hamburg to Lausanne?

The best way to get from Hamburg to Lausanne is to train which takes 9h 38m and costs SFr 340 - SFr 1100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 90 - SFr 150 and takes 17h.

Where does the Hamburg to Lausanne bus arrive?

Hamburg to Lausanne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Hamburg to Lausanne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hamburg to Lausanne?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamburg to Lausanne is 983 km. It takes approximately 8h 41m to drive from Hamburg to Lausanne.

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

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Hamburg to Lausanne - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

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There are 9 ways to get from Hamburg to Lausanne by plane, train, bus, night train, car train, or car

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Fly to Geneva International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane HAM - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Lausannetrain
5h 22m
CHF 125–303
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hamburg central bus station to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N24
2. Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Lausanne Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
17h
CHF 91–144
Train
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Basel SBBtrain Ec
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Lausannetrain Ic51
9h 38m
CHF 340–1,045
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Hamburg Hbf to Basel Sbbnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Lausannetrain Ic51
13h 7m
CHF 107–312
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane HAM - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Lausannetrain
6h 49m
CHF 148–433
Fly to Basel, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Basel (BSL)plane HAM - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Lausannetrain
7h 13m
CHF 111–378
Train via Hamburg Hbf
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Lausannetrain Ic51
11h
CHF 221–860
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Lörrach Hbfcartrain
2. Drive from Lörrach Hbf to Lausannecar
12h 15m
CHF 125–155
Drive 982.7 km
1. Drive from Hamburg to Lausannecar 982.7 km
8h 41m
CHF 162–233

Hamburg to Lausanne by train

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Distance: 950.8 km
Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between Hamburg, Germany and Lausanne, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Lausanne via Basel SBB in around 9h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hamburg central bus station to Lausanne Bus Station via Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai in around 17h.

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