How to get from Geneva to Lausanne
- 52 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 46m
- 57 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
46m
direct
Train
€20
Cheapest
50m
direct
Bus
€5
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 8 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Geneva to Lausanne. The most useful door-to-door route takes 50m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 52 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
52 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €9Omio catalogue, Oct 10 | 46mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €2Omio catalogue, Oct 10 | 50mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€9Omio catalogue, Oct 1046m · directSee Train details
- Bus€2Omio catalogue, Oct 1050m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Geneva to Lausanne: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Geneva → Lausannebus
FlixBus·50m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Geneva to Lausanne
FlixBus runs 57 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:25 and the last at 23:55.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 57 | 00:25 | 23:55 |
| SBBtrain | 40 | 04:08 | 11:05 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 11 | 00:50 | 23:50 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 00:25
- 01:25
- 04:00
- 04:20
- 05:00
- 05:20
- 06:00
- 06:10
- 07:10
- 07:30
- 08:00
- 08:10
- 08:30
- 08:35
- 08:50
- 09:00
- 09:30
- 09:35
- 09:50
- 09:55
- 10:00
- 10:30
- 10:35
- 10:55
- 11:10
- 11:30
- 11:35
- 11:55
- 12:10
- 12:25
- 12:35
- 13:10
- 13:25
- 13:30
- 13:50
- 14:00
- 14:25
- 14:30
- 14:50
- 15:00
- 15:25
- 15:30
- 15:50
- 17:00
- 18:00
- 18:05
- 18:20
- 19:05
- 19:20
- 20:05
- 20:20
- 21:55
- 22:15
- 22:55
- 23:15
- 23:25
- 23:55
All departuresSBB
- 04:08
- 04:46
- 05:06
- 05:23
- 05:27
- 05:33
- 05:38
- 05:54
- 06:05
- 06:08
- 06:24
- 06:35
- 06:38
- 06:54
- 07:05
- 07:08
- 07:23
- 07:27
- 07:35
- 07:38
- 07:54
- 08:05
- 08:08
- 08:24
- 08:35
- 08:38
- 08:54
- 09:05
- 09:08
- 09:24
- 09:35
- 09:38
- 09:54
- 10:05
- 10:08
- 10:24
- 10:35
- 10:38
- 10:54
- 11:05
All departuresBlaBlaCar Bus
- 00:50
- 05:45
- 07:05
- 09:00
- 10:55
- 12:10
- 12:55
- 13:30
- 14:10
- 19:10
- 23:50
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 10
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, SBB; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Geneva to Lausanne works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Geneva to Lausanne, about 50 min. In total it's roughly €5 over 50 min, direct, no transfers.
Geneva to Lausanne: common questions
How long does it take to get from Geneva to Lausanne?
The most useful route takes about 50m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Geneva to Lausanne?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:25 and the last at 23:55, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Geneva to Lausanne?
57 a day with FlixBus, between 00:25 and 23:55.
When is the first train from Geneva to Lausanne?
The first train with SBB leaves at 04:08 and the last at 11:05, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Geneva to Lausanne?
40 a day with SBB, between 04:08 and 11:05.
How far is Lausanne from Geneva?
About 52 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Geneva to Lausanne cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €5. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Geneva to Lausanne?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, SBB.
Can you get from Geneva to Lausanne without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 10m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Geneva to Lausanne?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
Where to next
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 8 Oct 2026