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How to get fromReading to Lausanneby train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, train, plane or car ferry

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There are 12 ways to get from Reading to Lausanne by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

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  1. Train via Lille

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lausannetrain train Tgv
    9h 27m
    CHF 149–374

  2. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane LGW - GVA
    3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Lausannetrain train
    6h 15m
    CHF 91–236

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra1
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 700
    4. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lausannebus bus
    20h 25m
    CHF 104–153

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Reading to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lausannecar car
    10h 14m

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Bond Street Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lausannetrain train Tgv
    10h 1m
    CHF 179–340

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Reading to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Lausannecar car
    11h 21m
    CHF 170–254

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane LHR - GVA
    3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Lausannetrain train
    5h 51m
    CHF 107–345

  8. Train to London City Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane LCY - GVA
    3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Lausannetrain train
    6h 11m
    CHF 132–397

  9. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane SOU - GVA
    3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Lausannetrain train
    5h 31m
    CHF 101–337

  10. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane LTN - GVA
    4. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Lausannetrain train
    6h 36m
    CHF 91–294

  11. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Basel, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Basel (BSL)plane plane LHR - BSL
    3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Lausannetrain train
    8h 1m
    CHF 134–440

  12. Train to Bournemouth Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain train
    2. Fly from Bournemouth Airport (BOH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane BOH - GVA
    3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Lausannetrain train
    7h 47m
    CHF 117–334

Reading to Lausanne by train and subway

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration9h 27mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 149Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Reading, England and Lausanne, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Reading to Lausanne via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy in around 9h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Lausanne via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 20h 25m.

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