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

The cheapest way to get from Florence to Lausanne is to bus which costs SFr 45 - SFr 110 and takes 11h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Florence to Lausanne is to fly and train which takes 6h 27m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 240.

Is there a direct bus between Florence and Lausanne?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station station and arriving at Lausanne. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 11h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Florence and Lausanne?

No, there is no direct train from Florence to Lausanne. However, there are services departing from Firenze S.M.N. and arriving at Lausanne via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.

How far is it from Florence to Lausanne?

The distance between Florence and Lausanne is 608 km. The road distance is 609.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Florence to Lausanne without a car is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Florence to Lausanne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Florence to Lausanne bus from?

Florence to Lausanne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Florence to Lausanne train from?

Florence to Lausanne train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Firenze S.M.N. station.

Train or bus from Florence to Lausanne?

The best way to get from Florence to Lausanne is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 190. Alternatively, you can bus via Losanna Renens, which costs SFr 60 - SFr 90 and takes 11h 2m.

Where does the Florence to Lausanne bus arrive?

Florence to Lausanne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lausanne station.

Where does the Florence to Lausanne train arrive?

Florence to Lausanne train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Florence to Lausanne?

Yes, the driving distance between Florence to Lausanne is 609 km. It takes approximately 6h 32m to drive from Florence to Lausanne.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Florence to Lausanne?

Book your Florence to Lausanne bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lausanne?

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Florence to Lausanne - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Florence to Lausanne by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train

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

Train (Trenitalia)
best
1. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Milano CentraleFr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to LausanneEc
6h 33m
CHF 84–189
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to LausanneN1524
11h 10m
CHF 45–110
Bus via Losanna Renens
1. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Losanna Renens
11h 2m
CHF 64–87
Drive 609.1 km
1. Drive from Florence to Lausanne609.1 km
6h 32m
CHF 98–141
Fly Florence Peretola Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)FLR - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Lausanne
6h 27m
CHF 83–231
Train #2
1. Take the train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Milano Centrale9924 / ...
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to LausanneEc
6h 33m
CHF 85–172
Fly Florence Peretola Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)FLR - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Lausanne
6h 33m
CHF 117–322
Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bologna Centrale
2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)BLQ - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Lausanne
7h 5m
CHF 136–331

Florence to Lausanne by train (Trenitalia)

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6h 33mAverage Duration

CHF 84Cheapest Price

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Distance: 607.6 km
Duration: 6h 33m

What companies run services between Florence, Italy and Lausanne, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Firenze S.M.N. to Lausanne via Milano Centrale in around 6h 33m. Alternatively, Gruppo Di Maio operates a bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Losanna Renens twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 60–85 and the journey takes 10h 40m.

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