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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 12 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 39m
    CHF 285–470

  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 to Lausannebus bus
    22h 10m
    CHF 76–142

  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 8m
    CHF 183–263

  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. 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

  6. 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 41m
    CHF 94–286

  7. 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 101–256

  8. 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 23m
    CHF 101–296

  9. 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 13m
    CHF 119–383

  10. 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 46m
    CHF 127–344

  11. Train to London City Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane LCY - ZRH
    3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Lausannetrain train
    8h 18m
    CHF 199–529

  12. 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 28m
    CHF 144–364

Southampton to Lausanne by bus, ferry, foot, train, and subway

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration17h 8mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 183Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,145.7 km
  • Duration: 9h 39m

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 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Lausanne via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and Paris in around 22h 10m.

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