How to travel from Amsterdam to Lausanne

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Amsterdam to Lausanne

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Lausanne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $61. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $61, and a train costs an average of $90.

Distance: 411 miles (663 km)

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$220

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$203

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$95

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11h 3m

Average total duration

10h 33m

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5h 26m

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2h 26m

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16h 27m

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15h 57m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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2.0 - 4.0kg

CO2 emissions

0.7 - 1.7kg

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from Amsterdam to Lausanne

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:00 PM16h20
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    6:20 AMLausanne, Parking du Vélodrome
    $1671One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    7:25 PM21h20
    Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1
    4:45 PMLausanne, Parking du Vélodrome
    $1641One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • KLM CityhopperKL1939
    8:50 PM1h25
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    10:15 PMGeneva International Airport
    $6931One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:30 AM19h50
    Amsterdam, Centraal Station
    6:20 AMLausanne, Parking du Vélodrome
    $1671One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:00 PM19h45
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    4:45 PMLausanne, Parking du Vélodrome
    $1671One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:35 AM18h45
    Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1
    6:20 AMLausanne, Parking du Vélodrome
    $1731One-way
    1 transfer
  • easyJetU21518
    5:30 PM1h30
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    7:00 PMGeneva International Airport
    $3651One-way
    0 transfers
  • SwissLX737 · LX2804+SBBIR 90 1819 | 1819
    7:00 AM5h44
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    12:44 PMLausanne station
    $4521One-way
    2 transfers
  • SwissLX737 · LX2804+SBBIC 1 721 | 721
    7:00 AM6h14
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    1:14 PMLausanne station
    $4491One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Amsterdam to Lausanne

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 Amsterdam to Lausanne.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Amsterdam and Lausanne including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Lausanne is a bus with an average price of $61 (€50).

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

A bus is $28 (€23) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Lausanne costing on average $89 (€73).

A bus is $29 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Lausanne costing on average $90 (€73).

The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Lausanne is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 29m.

Bus takes on average 16h 20m.

The distance from Amsterdam to Lausanne is approximately 411 miles (663 km).
The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Lausanne is:
  • Around 65 flights per day.
  • Around 11 buses per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Amsterdam to Lausanne:
  • Flights mostly depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome.
  • Trains mostly depart from Amsterdam Centraal and arrive in Lausanne station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Amsterdam to Lausanne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Lausanne by bus.
  • Travel with easyJet, KLM Cityhopper, KLM, Vueling, Air France, Austrian Airlines to go to Lausanne by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar to go to Lausanne by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Amsterdam to Lausanne:
  • 9 direct flights per day with easyJet, KLM Cityhopper, KLM.
Omio customers who travel from Amsterdam to Lausanne often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Milan, Geneva, Lyon, Zurich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lausanne and these popular destinations at a great price.
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