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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Lausanne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £63 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 44m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £63, while a flight costs an average of £444.
Distance: 505 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£100 Average Price | £63 Average Price Cheapest | £444 Average Price | £122 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 51m Average total duration 8h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 21m Average total duration 10h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | 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 Salzburg to Lausanne, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Lausanne:
A coach is £37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Lausanne costing on average £100.
A coach is £381 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Lausanne costing on average £444.
Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 51m.
Coach takes on average 11h 21m.
Tickets start at around £100 compared to roughly £122 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £22. The journey takes 8h 21m versus 6h 53m 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.
How to get to Lausanne from Salzburg by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Salzburg to Lausanne is by taking a train 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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Lausanne:
A coach is £37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Lausanne costing on average £100.
A coach is £381 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Lausanne costing on average £444.
Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 51m.
Coach takes on average 11h 21m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salzburg and Lausanne as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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