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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London to Lausanne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £97 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 53m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.7 - 1.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £97, while a flight costs an average of £287.
Distance: 742 km
Most popular Flight | Train | Coach | Driving |
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£287 Average Price | £107 Average Price | £97 Average Price Cheapest | £128 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 57m Average total duration 6h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 5m Average total duration 18h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.2 - 4.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | 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 London to Lausanne, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Lausanne:
A coach is £11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Lausanne costing on average £107.
A coach is £191 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Lausanne costing on average £287.
Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 57m.
Coach takes on average 19h 5m.
You'll arrive about 7h 40m sooner (2h 53m by flight vs 10h 33m by car). Tickets start at around £287 compared to roughly £128 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
How to get to Lausanne from London by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from London to Lausanne is by taking a flight 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 London to Lausanne.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Lausanne:
A coach is £11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Lausanne costing on average £107.
A coach is £191 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Lausanne costing on average £287.
Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 57m.
Coach takes on average 19h 5m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Lausanne as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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