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

The cheapest way to get from Lausanne to Athens is to train and fly which costs €60 - €280 and takes 6h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lausanne to Athens is to train and fly which takes 6h 41m and costs €60 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Lausanne and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Lausanne to Athens. However, there are services departing from Lausanne and arriving at Athens Karaiskaki Square via Pristina and Thessaloniki Monastiriou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 26m.

How far is it from Lausanne to Athens?

The distance between Lausanne and Athens is 1831 km. The road distance is 2379.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Lausanne to Athens without a car is to train and bus which takes 30h 19m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Lausanne to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lausanne to Athens bus from?

Lausanne to Athens bus services, operated by Fertours, depart from Lausanne station.

Where does the Lausanne to Athens bus arrive?

Lausanne to Athens bus services, operated by Fertours, arrive at Pristina station.

What is the time difference between Lausanne and Athens?

Athens is 1h ahead of Lausanne. It is currently 9:07 AM in Lausanne and 10:07 AM in Athens.

Can I drive from Lausanne to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Lausanne to Athens is 2380 km. It takes approximately 24h 12m to drive from Lausanne to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12333+ hotels available in Athens.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Lausanne to Athens by train, plane, bus, ferry, or car

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 Geneva International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane GVA - ATH
6h 41m
€61–280
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Luzerntrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Luzern, Bahnhof to Pristinabus
3. Take the bus from Pristina to Thessaloníkibus
4. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
30h 19m
Train, bus via Vienna
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Zürich HBtrain Ic5 / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain Ec
4. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Thessalonikibus
5. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
37h 49m
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Brigtrain Ec / ...
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Venezia Mestretrain Ec
3. Take the ferry from Port of Venice to Port of Patrasferry
4. Take the bus from Patras to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTELbus
2d
€269–394
Train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane ZRH - ATH
8h 4m
€126–229
Bus via Thessaloníki
1. Take the bus from Lausanne to Pristinabus
2. Take the bus from Pristina to Thessaloníkibus
3. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou to Athens Karaiskaki Squarebus
31h 26m
€128–143
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lausanne to Kumanovobus
2. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Athensbus
39h 4m
€103–171
Drive 2,379.5 km
1. Drive from Lausanne to Athenscar 2,379.5 km
24h 12m
€420–607

Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights

18Weekly Planes

3h 11mAverage Duration

€34Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lausanne to Athens.

Launch map view

Distance: 1,831.1 km
Duration: 6h 41m

What companies run services between Lausanne, Switzerland and Athens, Greece?

You can take a bus from Lausanne to Athens Karaiskaki Square via Pristina, Thessaloníki, and Thessaloniki Monastiriou in around 31h 26m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Greece

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.