How to travel from Lausanne to Geneva

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Compare train, bus, and ferry for 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 bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 39m. 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 bus costs an average of $21, and a train costs an average of $18.

Distance: 31 miles (51 km)

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from Lausanne to Geneva

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

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

  • SBBIC 1 706 | 706
    8:46 AM0h39
    Lausanne station
    9:25 AMGeneva station
    $231One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • SBBIC 1 706 | 706
    8:46 AM0h39
    Lausanne station
    9:25 AMGeneva station
    $231One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • SBBIC 1 706 | 706
    8:46 AM0h39
    Lausanne station
    9:25 AMGeneva station
    $231One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SBBIR 15 2508 | 2508
    8:23 AM0h42
    Lausanne station
    9:05 AMGeneva station
    $241One-way
    0 transfers
  • SBBRE 33 18456 | 18456
    8:30 AM0h51
    Lausanne station
    9:21 AMGeneva station
    $241One-way
    0 transfers
  • SBBIR 90 1808 | 1808
    8:16 AM0h39
    Lausanne station
    8:55 AMGeneva station
    $341One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from Lausanne to Geneva

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Lausanne to Geneva, 100,00% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Lausanne to Geneva and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Lausanne to Geneva

Travel to Geneva 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 Geneva.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Lausanne and Geneva including taking a train, bus, and ferry.
The cheapest way to travel from Lausanne to Geneva is a train with an average price of $18 (€15).

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

A train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lausanne to Geneva costing on average $21 (€17).

A train is $55 (€45) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Lausanne to Geneva costing on average $74 (€60).

The fastest way to travel from Lausanne to Geneva is by train with an average journey time of 39m.

Other travel options to Geneva take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 4m.

Ferry takes on average 3h 15m.

The distance from Lausanne to Geneva is approximately 31 miles (51 km).
The average frequency per day from Lausanne to Geneva is:
  • Around 12 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.
  • Around 2 ferries per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lausanne to Geneva:
  • Trains mostly depart from Lausanne station and arrive in Geneva station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Évian-les-Bains, Gare Routière and arrive in Genève, Gare Routière.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lausanne to Geneva, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with CGN to go to Geneva by ferry.
  • Travel with SBB, SNCF | TGV Lyria, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Geneva by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Geneva by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Lausanne to Geneva with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct ferries per day with CGN.
  • 11 direct trains per day with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
  • 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Omio customers who travel from Lausanne to Geneva often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Milan, Lyon, Annecy. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Geneva and these popular destinations at a great price.
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