There are 5 ways to get from Lausanne to Silvaplana by train, bus, car or plane
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Recommended option
Train via Zürich • 6h 49m
Cheapest option
Bus • 11h 11m
3 alternative options
Train • 9h 34m
Drive • 4h 30m
Train, fly • 7h 41m
Lausanne to Silvaplana by train and bus
The journey time between Lausanne and Silvaplana is around 6h 49m and covers a distance of around 418 km. This includes an average layover time of around 1h 8m. Operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), Südostbahn, SBB GmbH and others, the Lausanne to Silvaplana service departs from Lausanne and arrives in Silvaplana, Kreisel Mitte. Typically 123 services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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Questions & Answers
The most affordable way to get from Lausanne to Silvaplana is to bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 50 and takes 11h 11m.
The quickest way to get from Lausanne to Silvaplana is to drive which costs SFr 50 - SFr 80 and takes 4h 30m.
No, there is no direct bus from Lausanne to Silvaplana. However, there are services departing from Lausanne and arriving at Silvaplana via Milano Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 11m.
The distance between Lausanne and Silvaplana is 242 km. The road distance is 421.5 km.
The best way to get from Lausanne to Silvaplana without a car is to train via Zürich which takes 6h 49m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 250.
It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Lausanne to Silvaplana, including transfers.
Lausanne to Silvaplana bus services, operated by Blablabus, depart from Lausanne station.
The best way to get from Lausanne to Silvaplana is to train via Zürich which takes 6h 49m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 50 and takes 11h 11m.
The quickest flight from Geneva Airport to Zurich Airport is the direct flight which takes 45 min.
Lausanne to Silvaplana bus services, operated by Autostradale, arrive at Silvaplana station.
- Distance: 242.2 km
- Duration: 6h 49m
What companies run services between Lausanne, Switzerland and Silvaplana, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Lausanne to Silvaplana via Zürich HB, Chur, St. Moritz, and St. Moritz, Bahnhof in around 6h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lausanne to Silvaplana via Milano Lampugnano in around 11h 11m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 100 - SFr 270
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 Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 65 - SFr 120
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Chur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- SFr 30 - SFr 60
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Chur to St. Moritz
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 30 - SFr 55
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Lausanne to Brig
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- SFr 45 - SFr 90
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Lausanne to Genève-Aéroport
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- SFr 26 - SFr 50
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- info@sob.ch
- Website
- sob.ch
Train from Zürich HB to Chur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Südostbahn
- Schedules at
- fahrplan.sbb.ch
- Phone
- +49 (0) 7531 915109
- info@sbb-deutschland.de
- Website
- sbb-deutschland.de
Train from Zürich HB to Chur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- SBB GmbH
- Phone
- +41 81 288 65 65
- Website
- rhb.ch
Train from Chur to St. Moritz
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 35 - SFr 50
- Website
- Rhätische Bahn
- Schedules at
- Rhätische Bahn
- Phone
- +41 81 288 65 65
- info@glacierexpress.ch
- Website
- glacierexpress.ch
Train from Chur to St. Moritz
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- glacierexpress.ch
Train from Brig to St. Moritz
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- glacierexpress.ch
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 Lausanne to Geneve-Aeroport
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- SFr 23 - SFr 65
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 2nd Class
- SFr 23 - SFr 35
- 1st Class
- SFr 45 - SFr 65
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Lausanne to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 14 - SFr 18
- Website
- Blablabus
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).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Lausanne P+R to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- SFr 20 - SFr 25
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +39 02 3008 9000
- info@autostradale.it
- Website
- autostradale.it
Bus from Milano Lampugnano to Silvaplana
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 19 - SFr 25
- Website
- Autostradale
- Website
- Autostradale
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Yes, the driving distance between Lausanne to Silvaplana is 421 km. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Lausanne to Silvaplana.
Swiss offers flights from Geneva Airport to Zurich Airport.
There are 125+ hotels available in Silvaplana. Prices start at SFr 87 per night.