There are 7 ways to get from Lausanne to Germersheim by train, bus, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train via Basel
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Take the train from Lausanne to Bern
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Take the train from Bern to Basel Sbb
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Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
Cheapest option
Bus
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Take the bus from Lausanne to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof Süd
5 alternative options
Train
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Take the train from Lausanne to Bern
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Take the train from Bern to Karlsruhe Hbf
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Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Germersheim
Drive
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Drive from Lausanne to Germersheim
Train to Geneva, fly to Frankfurt, train
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Take the train from Lausanne to Genève-Aéroport
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Fly from Geneva (GVA) to Frankfurt (FRA)
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Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
Train, train to Basel, fly to Frankfurt
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Take the train from Lausanne to Bern
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Take the train from Bern to Basel Sbb
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Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)
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Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
Train to Zurich, fly to Stuttgart, train
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Take the train from Lausanne to Zürich Flughafen
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Fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Stuttgart (STR)
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Take the train from Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
Lausanne to Germersheim by train
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International entry into Germany from Switzerland
- Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland
Conditions of entry into Germany from Switzerland
- There are no current restrictions
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- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival
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- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1.5 metres
- Domestic border crossings may be subject to approval, testing and quarantine
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Germersheim is 116 117.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Germersheim is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Germersheim is 1.5 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 116 117.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lausanne to Germersheim is to bus which costs SFr 27 - SFr 35 and takes 7h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Lausanne to Germersheim is to drive. Taking this option will cost SFr 75 - SFr 120 and takes 3h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Lausanne to Germersheim. However, there are services departing from Lausanne and arriving at Germersheim via Bern, Basel SBB and KA Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
The distance between Lausanne and Germersheim is 328 km. The road distance is 417.3 km.
The best way to get from Lausanne to Germersheim without a car is to train via Basel which takes 5h 42m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 170.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Lausanne to Germersheim, including transfers.
Lausanne to Germersheim train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), depart from Lausanne station.
The best way to get from Lausanne to Germersheim is to train via Basel which takes 5h 42m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 27 - SFr 35 and takes 7h 10m.
The quickest flight from Geneva Airport to Frankfurt Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 15m.
Lausanne to Germersheim train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
- Distance: 327.5 km
- Duration: 5h 42m
What companies run services between Lausanne, Switzerland and Germersheim, Germany?
You can take a train from Lausanne to Germersheim via Bern, Basel SBB, Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, and KA Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 42m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lausanne to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof Süd 3 times a day. Tickets cost €20 - €25 and the journey takes 5h 55m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Geneva to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150 - €650
Flights from Geneva to Frankfurt via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150 - €650
Flights from Geneva to Frankfurt via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €160 - €600
Flights from Basel to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110 - €420
Flights from Zurich to Stuttgart
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110 - €470
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150 - €650
Flights from Geneva to Frankfurt via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150 - €650
Flights from Basel to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110 - €420
Flights from Zurich to Stuttgart
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110 - €470
- Website
- luxair.lu
Flights from Geneva to Frankfurt via Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €110 - €250
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Lausanne to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €35 - €65
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Bern to Basel Sbb
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28 - €50
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Bern to Karlsruhe Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €90 - €160
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Lausanne to Genève-Aéroport
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €25 - €45
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Lausanne to Zürich Flughafen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70 - €130
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Bern to Basel Sbb
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15 - €22
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40 - €55
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Bern to Karlsruhe Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55 - €80
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21 - €29
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €26 - €40
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
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The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bern to Basel Sbb
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18 - €40
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 2nd Class
- €18 - €25
- 1st Class
- €29 - €40
Train from Bern to Karlsruhe Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €65 - €150
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 2nd Class
- €65 - €90
- 1st Class
- €110 - €150
Train from Lausanne to Geneve-Aeroport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €22 - €60
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 2nd Class
- €22 - €30
- 1st Class
- €45 - €60
- Phone
- +49 (0) 7531 915109
- info@sbb-deutschland.de
- Website
- sbb-deutschland.de
Train from Bern to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- SBB GmbH
Deutsche Bahn’s regional network is made up of IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional-Express), RB (Regionalbahn) and S-Bahn trains. Ticket prices are fixed and there’s no seat reservations – just turn up, buy a ticket and jump on the next train. All regional trains depart regularly and connect to local and long-distance services.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 311682904
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Germersheim
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17 - €25
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regional
- Phone
- 0621 8301200
- Website
- suewex.de
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Germersheim
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Süwex
- Phone
- +43 (0)5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Stuttgart Hbf to Mannheim Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- ÖBB EuroCity
- Phone
- +43 (0)5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Stuttgart Hbf to Mannheim Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €23 - €35
- Website
- ÖBB Intercity
- Phone
- 0800 223 5546
- Website
- abellio.de
Train from Stuttgart Hbf to Mannheim Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- Abellio
- Phone
- 07821/9960770
- info@sweg.de
- Website
- sweg.de
Train from Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- Sweg
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Lausanne to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof Süd
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20 - €25
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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Yes, the driving distance between Lausanne to Germersheim is 417 km. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Lausanne to Germersheim.
Luxair, Swiss and Lufthansa offer flights from Geneva Airport to Frankfurt Airport.
There are 99+ hotels available in Germersheim. Prices start at €87 per night.