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

The cheapest way to get from Lausanne to Rapperswil is to bus which costs SFr 28 - SFr 70 and takes 3h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lausanne to Rapperswil is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 60.

Is there a direct bus between Lausanne and Rapperswil?

No, there is no direct bus from Lausanne station to Rapperswil station. However, there are services departing from Lausanne Bus Station and arriving at Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Lausanne and Rapperswil?

No, there is no direct train from Lausanne to Rapperswil. However, there are services departing from Lausanne and arriving at Rapperswil SG via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.

How far is it from Lausanne to Rapperswil?

The distance between Lausanne and Rapperswil is 259 km. The road distance is 243.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Lausanne to Rapperswil without a car is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 280.

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

It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Lausanne to Rapperswil, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lausanne to Rapperswil bus from?

Lausanne to Rapperswil bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Lausanne Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Lausanne to Rapperswil train from?

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

Train or bus from Lausanne to Rapperswil?

The best way to get from Lausanne to Rapperswil is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 28 - SFr 70 and takes 3h 43m.

Where does the Lausanne to Rapperswil bus arrive?

Lausanne to Rapperswil bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai.

Where does the Lausanne to Rapperswil train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lausanne to Rapperswil?

Yes, the driving distance between Lausanne to Rapperswil is 243 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Lausanne to Rapperswil.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Zürich HBtrain Ic5 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Rapperswil SGtrain S15 / ...
3h 4m
CHF 87–272
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lausanne Bus Station to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquaibus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
3h 43m
CHF 29–67
Drive 243.4 km
1. Drive from Lausanne to Rapperswilcar 243.4 km
2h 53m
CHF 40–58
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GVA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Oerlikon to Rapperswil SGtrain
3h 52m
CHF 134–384
Train via Lucerne
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Luzerntrain Ir15 / ...
2. Take the train from Luzern to Rapperswil SGtrain Vae
4h 36m
CHF 93–249

Lausanne to Rapperswil by train

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Distance: 258.9 km
Duration: 3h 4m

What companies run services between Lausanne, Switzerland and Rapperswil, Canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Lausanne to Rapperswil SG via Zürich HB in around 3h 4m. Alternatively, RegioJet operates a bus from Lausanne Bus Station to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 15–22 and the journey takes 3h.

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