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

The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Lausanne is to bus and train which costs SFr 70 - SFr 130 and takes 24h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Madrid to Lausanne is to fly and train which takes 5h 24m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 210.

Is there a direct bus between Madrid and Lausanne?

No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Lausanne. However, there are services departing from Estación Sur de Autobuses and arriving at Lausanne via Geneva. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Madrid and Lausanne?

No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Lausanne. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arriving at Lausanne via Avignon Tgv and Genève. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 28m.

How far is it from Madrid to Lausanne?

The distance between Madrid and Lausanne is 1087 km. The road distance is 1371.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Madrid to Lausanne without a car is to train which takes 12h 28m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Madrid to Lausanne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madrid to Lausanne bus from?

Madrid to Lausanne bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación Sur de Autobuses station.

Where do I catch the Madrid to Lausanne train from?

Madrid to Lausanne train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.

Train or bus from Madrid to Lausanne?

The best way to get from Madrid to Lausanne is to train which takes 12h 28m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 80 - SFr 200 and takes 23h 2m.

Where does the Madrid to Lausanne bus arrive?

Madrid to Lausanne bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Geneva - Bus station.

Where does the Madrid to Lausanne train arrive?

Madrid to Lausanne train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Avignon Tgv station.

Can I drive from Madrid to Lausanne?

Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Lausanne is 1372 km. It takes approximately 13h 38m to drive from Madrid to Lausanne.

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

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Where can I stay near Lausanne?

There are 1184+ hotels available in Lausanne.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Madrid to Lausanne by plane, train, train (Renfe, TGV), bus, car, or train (Renfe, Ouigo, TGV)

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

Fly to Geneva International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)MAD - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Lausanne
5h 24m
CHF 63–201
Train
1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Avignon Tgv
2. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to GeneveTgv
3. Take the train from Genève to LausanneIc1 / ...
12h 28m
CHF 153–240
Bus
1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Geneva - Bus station
2. Take the bus from Geneva to LausanneN106 / ...
23h 2m
CHF 81–192
Drive 1,371.7 km
1. Drive from Madrid to Lausanne1,371.7 km
13h 38m
CHF 219–317
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)MAD - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Lausanne
7h 30m
CHF 97–292
Fly to Basel, train
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Basel (BSL)MAD - BSL
2. Take the train from Olten to Lausanne
7h 40m
CHF 105–301
Fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)MAD - LYS
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
3. Take the train from Genève to Lausanne
8h 32m
CHF 99–332
Train via Barcelona
1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-SantsAve
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieu
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to GeneveTer
4. Take the train from Genève to LausanneIc1 / ...
12h 28m
CHF 121–392
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Madrid Mendez Alvaro Estacion Sur to Chambery Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Chambéry to Geneva739
3. Take the train from Genève to LausanneIc1 / ...
24h 3m
CHF 73–123

Madrid to Lausanne by train

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Distance: 1,086.6 km
Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Lausanne, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Lausanne via Avignon Tgv and Genève in around 12h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Lausanne via Geneva in around 23h 2m.

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