How to get to Heidelberg from Lausanne

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Compare train, coach and flight for Lausanne to Heidelberg

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Lausanne to Heidelberg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £41 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 48m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £41, while a flight costs an average of £474.

Distance: 356 km

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£474

Average Price

£82

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£41

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£111

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4h 48m

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2h 48m

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5h 11m

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4h 41m

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30m

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8h 19m

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7h 49m

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30m

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4h 34m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.4 - 0.9kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Lausanne to Heidelberg is a coach with an average price of £41.

This is compared to other travel options from Lausanne to Heidelberg:

A coach is £42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lausanne to Heidelberg costing on average £82.

A coach is £434 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lausanne to Heidelberg costing on average £474.

The fastest way to travel from Lausanne to Heidelberg is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 48m.

Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 11m.

Coach takes on average 8h 19m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Lausanne and Heidelberg including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £82 compared to roughly £111 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £29. The journey takes 4h 41m versus 4h 34m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from Lausanne to Heidelberg

How to get to Heidelberg from Lausanne by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Lausanne to Heidelberg is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBus
    9:0010h35
    Lausanne
    19:35Heidelberg
    £421One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    9:0010h35
    Lausanne
    19:35Heidelberg
    £421One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    9:0010h35
    Lausanne
    19:35Heidelberg
    £421One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • FlixBus
    21:1517h55
    Lausanne
    15:10Heidelberg
    £661One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: Lausanne to Heidelberg

Travel to Heidelberg 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 Lausanne to Heidelberg.

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There are 3 options to travel between Lausanne and Heidelberg including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Lausanne to Heidelberg is a coach with an average price of £41.

This is compared to other travel options from Lausanne to Heidelberg:

A coach is £42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lausanne to Heidelberg costing on average £82.

A coach is £434 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lausanne to Heidelberg costing on average £474.

The fastest way to travel from Lausanne to Heidelberg is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 48m.

Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 11m.

Coach takes on average 8h 19m.

The Lausanne to Heidelberg distance is approximately 356 km.
The average frequency per day from Lausanne to Heidelberg is:
  • Around 39 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 2 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lausanne and Heidelberg as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lausanne to Heidelberg:
  • Flights mostly depart from Geneva International Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Lausanne station and arrive in Heidelberg Hbf.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome and arrive in Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lausanne to Heidelberg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Heidelberg by coach.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Heidelberg by train.
Omio customers who travel from Lausanne to Heidelberg often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Frankfurt am Main, Munich, Strasbourg, Berlin. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Heidelberg and these popular destinations at a great price.

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