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

The cheapest way to get from Lausanne to Florence is to bus which costs €45 - €110 and takes 10h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lausanne to Florence is to train and fly which takes 6h 8m and costs €120 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Lausanne and Florence?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lausanne and arriving at Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station station. Services depart six times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Lausanne and Florence?

No, there is no direct train from Lausanne to Florence. However, there are services departing from Lausanne and arriving at Florence Santa Maria Novella via Brig, Domodossola and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.

How far is it from Lausanne to Florence?

The distance between Lausanne and Florence is 608 km. The road distance is 608.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Lausanne to Florence without a car is to train which takes 8h 22m and costs €65 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 8h 22m to get from Lausanne to Florence, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lausanne to Florence bus from?

Lausanne to Florence bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lausanne station.

Where do I catch the Lausanne to Florence train from?

Lausanne to Florence train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lausanne station.

Train or bus from Lausanne to Florence?

The best way to get from Lausanne to Florence is to train which takes 8h 22m and costs €65 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €110 and takes 10h 50m.

Where does the Lausanne to Florence bus arrive?

Lausanne to Florence bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station.

Where does the Lausanne to Florence train arrive?

Lausanne to Florence train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Brig station.

Can I drive from Lausanne to Florence?

Yes, the driving distance between Lausanne to Florence is 608 km. It takes approximately 6h 35m to drive from Lausanne to Florence.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Florence?

There are 7974+ hotels available in Florence.

Lausanne to Florence - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Lausanne to Florence by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia)

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Lausanne to BrigEc / ...
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Milano Centrale
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella
8h 22m
€68–161
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lausanne to Florence Villa Constanza Bus StationN1524
10h 50m
€45–110
Drive 608.4 km
1. Drive from Lausanne to Florence608.4 km
6h 35m
€104–151
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Florence Peretola Airport
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Genève-Aéroport
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)GVA - FLR
6h 36m
€89–245
Train via Lausanne
1. Take the train from Lausanne to BrigEc / ...
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Milano Centrale
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.Fr
8h 57m
€64–171
Bus via Losanna Renens
1. Take the bus from Losanna Renens to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station
12h 3m
€64–94
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Florence Peretola Airport
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)ZRH - FLR
6h 8m
€129–345
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)ZRH - BLQ
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella
6h 57m
€149–357
Train, train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Florence Peretola Airport
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Genève
2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
3. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)LYS - FLR
8h 16m
€112–304

Lausanne to Florence by train

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Distance: 608.1 km
Duration: 8h 22m

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

You can take a train from Lausanne to Florence Santa Maria Novella via Brig, Domodossola, and Milano Centrale in around 8h 22m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lausanne to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station 6 times a week. Tickets cost €45–110 and the journey takes 10h 50m.

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