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How to get fromSouthampton to Lausanneby train (Eurostar, TGV), ferry, train, bus, car, car train, car ferry, or plane

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There are 13 ways to get from Southampton to Lausanne by train (Eurostar, TGV), ferry, train, bus, car, car train, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lausannetrain train Tgv
    9h 40m
    CHF 285–490

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 032 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lausannebus bus
    21h 50m
    CHF 78–144

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Le Havreferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Le Havre to Paris St Lazaretrain train
    3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lausannetrain train Tgv
    17h 5m
    CHF 183–273

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Southampton to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lausannecar car
    10h 49m
    CHF 286–362

  5. Bus via Antony

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 032 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from Paris - Massy-Palaiseau to Lausannebus bus
    23h 25m
    CHF 92–151

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Southampton to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Lausannecar car
    11h 51m
    CHF 188–317

  7. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane LHR - GVA
    3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Lausannetrain train
    6h 31m
    CHF 96–287

  8. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane BRS - GVA
    3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Lausannetrain train
    7h 10m
    CHF 102–256

  9. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Barnhamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Barnham to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane LGW - GVA
    4. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Lausannetrain train
    7h 24m
    CHF 102–296

  10. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane LTN - GVA
    4. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Lausannetrain train
    7h 15m
    CHF 120–383

  11. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Basel, train

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Basel (BSL)plane plane LHR - BSL
    3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Lausannetrain train
    8h 36m
    CHF 128–345

  12. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane LHR - LYS
    3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain train
    4. Take the train from Genève to Lausannetrain train
    9h 41m
    CHF 139–354

  13. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Basel

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Barnhamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Barnham to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Basel (BSL)plane plane LGW - BSL
    4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Lausannetrain train
    9h 29m
    CHF 144–364

Southampton to Lausanne by train, subway, and foot

Calendar55Weekly Services
Duration9h 40mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 285Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,145.7 km
  • Duration: 9h 40m

What companies run services between Southampton, England and Lausanne, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Lausanne via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 9h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Lausanne via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 21h 50m.

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