What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Lausanne?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Lausanne is to bus which costs SFr 70 - SFr 140 and takes 22h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Lausanne?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Lausanne is to train and fly which takes 6h 8m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 210.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Lausanne?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Lausanne. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Lausanne via London Victoria, Dover and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Lausanne?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Lausanne. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Lausanne via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe and Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 43m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Lausanne?

The distance between Cardiff and Lausanne is 1004 km.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Lausanne without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Lausanne without a car is to train via Lille which takes 10h 43m and costs SFr 170 - SFr 550.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Lausanne?

It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Cardiff to Lausanne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Lausanne bus from?

Cardiff to Lausanne bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Lausanne train from?

Cardiff to Lausanne train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Lausanne?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Lausanne is to train via Lille which takes 10h 43m and costs SFr 170 - SFr 550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 70 - SFr 140 and takes 22h 2m.

Where does the Cardiff to Lausanne bus arrive?

Cardiff to Lausanne bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Lausanne?

Lausanne is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 5:19 PM in Cardiff and 6:19 PM in Lausanne.

Where does the Cardiff to Lausanne train arrive?

Cardiff to Lausanne train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Lausanne?

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Where can I stay near Lausanne?

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Cardiff to Lausanne - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff to Lausanne by train, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Bristol Airport, fly, train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BRS - GVA
3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Lausannetrain
6h 8m
CHF 59–204
Train via Lille
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lausannetrain Tgv
10h 43m
CHF 179–526
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
4. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lausannebus
22h 2m
CHF 72–136
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lausannecar
12h 7m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BHX - GVA
3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Lausannetrain
7h 16m
CHF 67–281
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LHR - GVA
3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Lausannetrain
7h 6m
CHF 135–361
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LTN - GVA
4. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Lausannetrain
7h 49m
CHF 114–327
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane SOU - GVA
4. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Lausannetrain
7h 44m
CHF 132–487
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lausannetrain Tgv
11h 7m
CHF 182–470
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Lausannecar
13h 9m
CHF 198–293

Cardiff to Lausanne by train and subway

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10h 43mAverage Duration

CHF 179Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,003.6 km
Duration: 6h 8m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Lausanne, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Lausanne via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy in around 10h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Lausanne via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 22h 2m.

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