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How to get fromSan Diego to Lausanneby plane or train

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There are 4 ways to get from San Diego to Lausanne by plane or train

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  1. Fly to Geneva International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane SAN - GVA
    2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Lausannetrain train
    14h 49m
    CHF 490–1,241

  2. Fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane SAN - LYS
    2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain train
    3. Take the train from Genève to Lausannetrain train
    17h 39m
    CHF 391–1,273

  3. Fly to Basel, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Basel (BSL)plane plane SAN - BSL
    2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Lausannetrain train
    17h
    CHF 474–1,215

  4. Fly to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane SAN - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Lausannetrain train
    16h 51m
    CHF 427–1,239

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Geneva International Airport (GVA) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration15h 41mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 297Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,622.4 km
  • Duration: 14h 49m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Lausanne, Switzerland?

There is no direct connection from San Diego to Lausanne. However, you can fly to Geneva International Airport (GVA), walk to Genève-Aéroport, then take the train to Lausanne. Alternatively, you can fly to Basel (BSL), walk to Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft, take the line 50 bus to Basel, Bahnhof SBB, walk to Basel SBB, then take the train to Lausanne.

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