The cheapest and fastest coaches from Bilbao to Lausanne
Cheapest price
£39
Average price
£66
Fastest journey
16 h 15 m
Average duration
18 h 14 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
835 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Bilbao to Lausanne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bilbao to Lausanne will cost around £66 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £39.
Of the 4 buses that leave Bilbao for Lausanne every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 835 km distance in an average of 18 h 14 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 16 h 15 m .
The slowest buses will take 23 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Bilbao to Lausanne
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bilbao to Lausanne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £42. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £42, and a train costs an average of £267.
Distance: 835 km
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Most popular Coach | Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
£84 Average Price Cheapest | £143 Average Price | £267 Average Price |
18h 14m Average total duration 17h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 22h 59m Average total duration 22h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Bilbao to Lausanne bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bilbao to Lausanne coaches for today, Friday 5 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 14:50 Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 19h50 | 10:40 Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 19:10 Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 22h20 | 17:30 Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome | 1 change | |
| Saturday 6 December | |||||
![]() | 02:35 Bilbao | 16h15 | 18:50 Lausanne | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bilbao to Lausanne
Buses from Bilbao to Lausanne run on average 4 times per day, taking around 17h 44m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £42 if you book in advance.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 01:15, the last at 23:30. The fastest coach covers the 835 km distance in 16h 15m.
Distance 835 km |
Average bus duration 17h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £42 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 16h 15m |
First bus 01:15 |
Last bus 23:30 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Alsa from Bilbao to LausanneYou can travel by bus between Bilbao to Lausanne with FlixBus, Alsa for as low as £42. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bilbao to Lausanne coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bilbao to Lausanne by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lausanne, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses, which is located around 1.7 miles (2.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome, located 2.1 miles (3.4 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bilbao and Lausanne
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Estación (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 58, 62, 77 Metro: L1, L2 Train: C1, C2
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