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There are 11 ways to get from Katzenbuckel to Lausanne by train, night train, bus, car or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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Train  •  6h 41m

  1. Take the train from Eberbach, Bahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof S2 / ...
  2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB 43 / ...
  3. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Bern Ice / ...
  4. Take the train from Bern to Lausanne Ic1 / ...

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Bus  •  10h 18m

  1. Take the bus from Heidelberg Pre Waypoint to Lausanne 122

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Train via Biel/Bienne  •  7h 17m

  1. Take the train from Eberbach, Bahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof S2 / ...
  2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB 43 / ...
  3. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Biel/Bienne
  4. Take the train from Biel/Bienne to Lausanne Ic5

Night train, train  •  7h 41m

  1. Take the night train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB 20
  2. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Biel/Bienne
  3. Take the train from Biel/Bienne to Lausanne Ic5

Drive  •  4h 44m

  1. Drive from Katzenbuckel to Lausanne 479.6 km

Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Geneva  •  6h 29m

  1. Take the train from Eberbach, Bahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
  2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
  3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Geneva (GVA) FRA - GVA
  4. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Lausanne

Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel  •  7h 15m

  1. Take the train from Eberbach, Bahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
  2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
  3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL) FRA - BSL
  4. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Bern
  5. Take the train from Bern to Lausanne

Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich  •  7h 21m

  1. Take the train from Eberbach, Bahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
  2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
  3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich (ZRH) FRA - ZRH
  4. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Lausanne

Train to Stuttgart, fly to Zurich, train  •  7h 38m

  1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhof
  2. Fly from Stuttgart (STR) to Zurich (ZRH) STR - ZRH
  3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Lausanne

Train, train to Zurich, fly to Geneva  •  8h 41m

  1. Take the train from Eberbach, Bahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
  2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB
  3. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Zürich Hb
  4. Fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Geneva (GVA) ZRH - GVA
  5. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Lausanne

Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Lyon, bus  •  9h 27m

  1. Take the train from Eberbach, Bahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
  2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
  3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Lyon (LYS) FRA - LYS
  4. Take the bus from Lyon-Aeroport Saint Exupery to Ginebra
  5. Take the train from Genève to Lausanne

Katzenbuckel to Lausanne by bus, train and walk

40 Weekly Services
6h 41m Average Duration
SFr 113 Cheapest Price
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The cheapest way to get from Katzenbuckel to Lausanne is to bus which costs €45 - €65 and takes 10h 18m.

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The fastest way to get from Katzenbuckel to Lausanne is to drive which takes 4h 44m and costs €90 - €130.

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The distance between Katzenbuckel and Lausanne is 506 km. The road distance is 479.6 km.

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The best way to get from Katzenbuckel to Lausanne without a car is to train which takes 6h 41m and costs €110 - €200.

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It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Katzenbuckel to Lausanne, including transfers.

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The best way to get from Katzenbuckel to Lausanne is to train which takes 6h 41m and costs €110 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €65 and takes 10h 18m.

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Yes, the driving distance between Katzenbuckel to Lausanne is 480 km. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Katzenbuckel to Lausanne.

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There are 926+ hotels available in Lausanne. Prices start at SFr 53 per night.

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  • Distance: 506 km
  • Duration: 6h 41m

What companies run services between Katzenbuckel, Baden-Württemberg, Germany and Lausanne, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Katzenbuckel to Lausanne via Eberbach, Bahnhof, Eberbach, Bahnhof, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, Basel Sbb, and Bern in around 6h 41m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Heidelberg Pre Waypoint to Lausanne once daily. Tickets cost SFr 35 - SFr 50 and the journey takes 7h 36m.

Airlines
Swiss
Website
swiss.com
Flights from Frankfurt to Geneva
Ave. Duration
1h 7m
When
Every day
Estimated price
SFr 230 - SFr 750
Flights from Frankfurt to Geneva via Zurich
Ave. Duration
2h 40m
When
Every day
Estimated price
SFr 230 - SFr 750
Flights from Frankfurt to Basel
Ave. Duration
50 min
When
Every day
Estimated price
SFr 170 - SFr 600
Flights from Frankfurt to Zurich
Ave. Duration
56 min
When
Every day
Estimated price
SFr 220 - SFr 800
Flights from Stuttgart to Zurich
Ave. Duration
45 min
When
Every day
Estimated price
SFr 160 - SFr 800
Flights from Zurich to Geneva
Ave. Duration
55 min
When
Every day
Estimated price
SFr 95 - SFr 360
Lufthansa
Website
lufthansa.com
Flights from Frankfurt to Geneva
Ave. Duration
1h 6m
When
Every day
Estimated price
SFr 200 - SFr 700
Flights from Frankfurt to Geneva via Munich
Ave. Duration
3h 2m
When
Every day
Estimated price
SFr 130 - SFr 390
Flights from Frankfurt to Basel
Ave. Duration
50 min
When
Every day
Estimated price
SFr 170 - SFr 600
Flights from Frankfurt to Zurich
Ave. Duration
56 min
When
Every day
Estimated price
SFr 220 - SFr 800
Flights from Frankfurt to Zurich via Munich
Ave. Duration
2h 42m
When
Every day
Estimated price
SFr 220 - SFr 800
Flights from Frankfurt to Lyon
Ave. Duration
1h 15m
When
Every day
Estimated price
SFr 160 - SFr 410
Flights from Frankfurt to Lyon via Munich
Ave. Duration
3h 5m
When
Every day
Estimated price
SFr 160 - SFr 410
Air Dolomiti
Website
airdolomiti.it
Flights from Frankfurt to Geneva
Ave. Duration
1h 5m
When
Every day
Estimated price
SFr 110 - SFr 370
Royal Jordanian
Website
rj.com
Flights from Zurich to Geneva
Ave. Duration
50 min
When
Saturday
Estimated price
SFr 60 - SFr 90
Train operators
Deutsche Bahn Regional

Deutsche Bahn’s regional network is made up of IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional-Express), RB (Regionalbahn) and S-Bahn trains. Ticket prices are fixed and there’s no seat reservations – just turn up, buy a ticket and jump on the next train. All regional trains depart regularly and connect to local and long-distance services.

Contact Details
Phone
+49 30 2970
Website
bahn.com
Train from Eberbach, Bahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
Ave. Duration
50 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
SFr 11 - SFr 16
Website
https://www.bahn.com/en
Sweg
Phone
07821/9960770
Email
info@sweg.de
Website
sweg.de
Train from Eberbach, Bahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
Ave. Duration
42 min
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Schedules at
sweg.de
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).

Contact Details
Phone
+49 0180 6 99 66 33
Website
bahn.com
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB
Ave. Duration
2h 12m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
SFr 48 - SFr 53
Website
https://www.bahn.com/en
Night train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB
Ave. Duration
2h 36m
Frequency
3 times a day
Estimated price
SFr 47 - SFr 52
Website
https://www.bahn.com/en
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration
31 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
SFr 26 - SFr 29
Website
https://www.bahn.com/en
Train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhof
Ave. Duration
36 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
SFr 28 - SFr 32
Website
https://www.bahn.com/en
Swiss 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 44 66 88
Website
sbb.ch
Train from Basel Sbb to Bern
Ave. Duration
1h
Frequency
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price
SFr 35 - SFr 65
Website
https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Bern to Lausanne
Ave. Duration
1h 12m
Frequency
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price
SFr 27 - SFr 50
Website
https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Basel Sbb to Biel/Bienne
Ave. Duration
1h 7m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
SFr 28 - SFr 55
Website
https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Biel/Bienne to Lausanne
Ave. Duration
1h
Frequency
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price
SFr 29 - SFr 55
Website
https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Genève-Aéroport to Lausanne
Ave. Duration
53 min
Frequency
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price
SFr 26 - SFr 50
Website
https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Zürich Flughafen to Lausanne
Ave. Duration
2h 32m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
SFr 70 - SFr 130
Website
https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Basel Sbb to Zürich Hb
Ave. Duration
1h 13m
Frequency
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price
SFr 30 - SFr 60
Website
https://www.sbb.ch/en
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
Flixtrain
Phone
+49 1807 123 99 123
Email
info@flixbus.de
Website
flixtrain.com
Train from Heidelberg Central Station to Stuttgart Central Station
Ave. Duration
46 min
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
SFr 6 - SFr 10
Website
https://www.flixtrain.com/
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).

Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
Phone
+49 30 300 137 300
Email
service@flixbus.com
Website
flixbus.de
Bus from Heidelberg Pre Waypoint to Lausanne
Ave. Duration
7h 36m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
SFr 35 - SFr 50
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.
For more information, please visit this page
ALSA

A Spanish subsidiary of National Express, ALSA provides bus and coach services across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Malta. Founded in 1923, ALSA values service and the customer experience. Buses are equipped with communal TV screens showing movies, individual behind-seat screens, ALSA radio, app for books and music, and free WiFi. ALSA services are accessible to people with disabilities, and guide dogs are welcome on all journeys. There are three types of tickets on offer (Frequent Traveller Pass, Share Pass and ALSA Pass), along with discounts for senior citizens, students and children.

Contact Details
Phone
+34 910 207 007
Email
alsa@alsa.es
Website
alsa.es
Bus from Lyon-Aeroport Saint Exupery to Ginebra
Ave. Duration
1h 59m
Frequency
3 times a week
Estimated price
SFr 11 - SFr 17
Website
https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/home

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