What is the cheapest way to get from Lausanne to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf?

The cheapest way to get from Lausanne to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf is to bus which costs €45 - €85 and takes 8h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lausanne to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf?

The fastest way to get from Lausanne to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf is to train and fly which takes 4h 39m and costs €140 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Lausanne and Frankfurt(Main)Hbf?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lausanne and arriving at Frankfurt central train station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Lausanne and Frankfurt(Main)Hbf?

No, there is no direct train from Lausanne to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. However, there are services departing from Lausanne and arriving at Frankfurt via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.

How far is it from Lausanne to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf?

The distance between Lausanne and Frankfurt(Main)Hbf is 508 km. The road distance is 509 km.

How do I travel from Lausanne to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf without a car?

The best way to get from Lausanne to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf without a car is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs €120 - €550.

How long does it take to get from Lausanne to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf?

It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Lausanne to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lausanne to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf bus from?

Lausanne to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lausanne station.

Where do I catch the Lausanne to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf train from?

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

Train or bus from Lausanne to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf?

The best way to get from Lausanne to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs €120 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 8h 30m.

Where does the Lausanne to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf bus arrive?

Lausanne to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

Where does the Lausanne to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lausanne to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf?

Yes, the driving distance between Lausanne to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf is 509 km. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Lausanne to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf.

How do I get a train ticket from Lausanne to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Lausanne to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf?

Book your Lausanne to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Frankfurt(Main)Hbf?

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Lausanne to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Basel SBBtrain Ic51
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
5h 58m
€123–549
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lausanne to Frankfurt central train stationbus FlixBus N122 / ...
8h 30m
€45–85
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lausanne to Mulhousebus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Tgv
7h 26m
€84–144
Drive 509 km
1. Drive from Lausanne to Frankfurt(Main)Hbfcar 509 km
4h 49m
€88–127
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane GVA - FRA
4h 39m
€145–320
Train to Basel, fly
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
6h 3m
€178–474
Train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
5h 55m
€163–453

Lausanne to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf by train

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Distance: 508.5 km
Duration: 5h 58m

What companies run services between Lausanne, Switzerland and Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Germany?

You can take a train from Lausanne to Frankfurt via Basel SBB in around 5h 58m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lausanne to Frankfurt central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €45–80 and the journey takes 8h 25m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route once daily.

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