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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Lausanne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £78 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 45m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.7 - 1.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £78, while a flight costs an average of £360.
Distance: 673 km
Most popular Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£78 Average Price Cheapest | £360 Average Price | £133 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 10m Average total duration 12h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 45m Average total duration Fastest 3h 45m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.0 - 4.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Barcelona to Lausanne, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Lausanne:
A coach is £282 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Lausanne costing on average £360.
Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:
Coach takes on average 13h 10m.
Tickets start at around £78 compared to roughly £133 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £55. The journey takes 12h 40m versus 8h 15m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
How to get to Lausanne from Barcelona by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Barcelona to Lausanne is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Lausanne are Geneva, Thonon-les-Bains, Montreux, Vevey and Bern. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Lausanne on Omio.
Geneva is known for diplomacy, watchmaking and its setting on Lake Geneva. It feels international yet compact, with elegant streets, a historic old town and strong French influence.
Thonon-les-Bains is a spa town on the French shore of Lake Geneva, known for mineral water and Belle Époque architecture. Its waterfront and hillside old quarter give it a relaxed character, with the Alps close by.
Montreux sits on Lake Geneva, known for its mild climate, Belle Époque buildings and the Montreux Jazz Festival. With vineyards above the shore and the Alps behind, it feels elegant, relaxed and closely tied to music history.
Vevey is a lakeside town on Lake Geneva known for Nestlé, Charlie Chaplin and the nearby Lavaux vineyards. With a palm-lined promenade, Alpine views and a relaxed cultural feel, it is gentler in pace than larger Swiss Riviera neighbours.
Bern is Switzerland’s capital, known for its sandstone Old City, arcades and the Aare around its centre. It combines medieval character with a calm, everyday feel and a strong link to Albert Einstein.
Travel to Lausanne easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Barcelona to Lausanne.
This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Lausanne:
A coach is £282 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Lausanne costing on average £360.
Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:
Coach takes on average 13h 10m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barcelona and Lausanne as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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