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Best day trips from Lausanne

The most popular day trips 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 journey from Lausanne on Omio.

A view of Geneva

Day trip from Lausanne to Geneva

Why visit Geneva for the day?

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.

How to get from Lausanne to Geneva?

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lausanne to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £17, and a coach costs an average of £18.

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A view of Thonon-les-Bains

Day trip from Lausanne to Thonon-les-Bains

Why visit Thonon-les-Bains for the day?

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.

How to get from Lausanne to Thonon-les-Bains?

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Lausanne to Thonon-les-Bains among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £48. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £48, and a coach costs an average of £48.

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A view of Montreux

Day trip from Lausanne to Montreux

Why visit Montreux for the day?

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.

How to get from Lausanne to Montreux?

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lausanne to Montreux among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a train costs an average of £15.

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A view of Vevey

Day trip from Lausanne to Vevey

Why visit Vevey for the day?

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.

How to get from Lausanne to Vevey?

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lausanne to Vevey among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £13, and a train costs an average of £13.

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A view of Bern

Day trip from Lausanne to Bern

Why visit Bern for the day?

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.

How to get from Lausanne to Bern?

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lausanne to Bern among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £24. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 6m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £24, and a coach costs an average of £46.

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