What is the best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Lausanne?
Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Buses and Trains for the journey to Lausanne from Frankfurt am Main. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Lausanne from Frankfurt am Main?
You can get to Lausanne with just $33 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.
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Deutsche Bahn12h 9m06:50 PMFrankfurt am MainCentral Station6:59 AMLausanneCentral station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 4/20/2026 6:50:00 PM to Central station, Lausanne (Switzerland) arriving at 4/21/2026 6:59:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 9m
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Deutsche Bahn12h 39m06:50 PMFrankfurt am MainCentral Station7:29 AMLausanneCentral station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 4/20/2026 6:50:00 PM to Central station, Lausanne (Switzerland) arriving at 4/21/2026 7:29:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 39m
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Deutsche Bahn12h 32m06:27 PMFrankfurt am MainSouth Station6:59 AMLausanneCentral station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from South Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 4/20/2026 6:27:00 PM to Central station, Lausanne (Switzerland) arriving at 4/21/2026 6:59:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $75 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 32m
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Deutsche Bahn13h 2m06:27 PMFrankfurt am MainSouth Station7:29 AMLausanneCentral station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from South Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 4/20/2026 6:27:00 PM to Central station, Lausanne (Switzerland) arriving at 4/21/2026 7:29:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $75 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 2m
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Deutsche Bahn12h 45m04:50 PMFrankfurt am MainCentral Station5:35 AMLausanneCentral station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 4/20/2026 4:50:00 PM to Central station, Lausanne (Switzerland) arriving at 4/21/2026 5:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $82 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 45m
Cheapest Trains Monday
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FlixBus9h 0m08:15 AMFrankfurt am MainCentral Station5:15 PMLausanneP+R Vélodrome0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 4/21/2026 8:15:00 AM to P+R Vélodrome, Lausanne (Switzerland) arriving at 4/21/2026 5:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
Cheapest Buses Tuesday
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Deutsche Bahn8h 38m06:34 PMFrankfurt am MainWest Train Station3:12 AMLausanneCentral station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from West Train Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 4/24/2026 6:34:00 PM to Central station, Lausanne (Switzerland) arriving at 4/25/2026 3:12:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $87 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 38m
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Deutsche Bahn7h 56m07:33 AMFrankfurt am MainWest Train Station3:29 PMLausanneCentral station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from West Train Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 4/24/2026 7:33:00 AM to Central station, Lausanne (Switzerland) arriving at 4/24/2026 3:29:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $94 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 56m
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Deutsche Bahn7h 11m010:21 AMFrankfurt am MainWest Train Station5:32 PMLausanneCentral station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from West Train Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 4/24/2026 10:21:00 AM to Central station, Lausanne (Switzerland) arriving at 4/24/2026 5:32:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $94 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 11m
Cheapest Trains Friday
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FlixBus9h 0m08:15 AMFrankfurt am MainCentral Station5:15 PMLausanneP+R Vélodrome0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 4/26/2026 8:15:00 AM to P+R Vélodrome, Lausanne (Switzerland) arriving at 4/26/2026 5:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
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FlixBus7h 50m010:45 PMFrankfurt am MainCentral Station6:35 AMLausanneP+R Vélodrome0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 4/26/2026 10:45:00 PM to P+R Vélodrome, Lausanne (Switzerland) arriving at 4/27/2026 6:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
Cheapest Buses Sunday
What are the fastest trips from Frankfurt am Main to Lausanne?
You can get to Lausanne from Frankfurt am Main in just 7h 11m with a Train from Deutsche Bahn. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.
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Deutsche Bahn12h 9m06:50 PMFrankfurt am MainCentral Station6:59 AMLausanneCentral station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 4/20/2026 6:50:00 PM to Central station, Lausanne (Switzerland) arriving at 4/21/2026 6:59:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 9m
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Deutsche Bahn12h 32m06:27 PMFrankfurt am MainSouth Station6:59 AMLausanneCentral station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from South Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 4/20/2026 6:27:00 PM to Central station, Lausanne (Switzerland) arriving at 4/21/2026 6:59:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $75 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 32m
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Deutsche Bahn12h 39m06:50 PMFrankfurt am MainCentral Station7:29 AMLausanneCentral station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 4/20/2026 6:50:00 PM to Central station, Lausanne (Switzerland) arriving at 4/21/2026 7:29:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 39m
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Deutsche Bahn12h 45m04:50 PMFrankfurt am MainCentral Station5:35 AMLausanneCentral station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 4/20/2026 4:50:00 PM to Central station, Lausanne (Switzerland) arriving at 4/21/2026 5:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $82 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 45m
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Deutsche Bahn13h 2m06:27 PMFrankfurt am MainSouth Station7:29 AMLausanneCentral station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from South Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 4/20/2026 6:27:00 PM to Central station, Lausanne (Switzerland) arriving at 4/21/2026 7:29:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $75 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 2m
Fastest Trains Monday
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FlixBus9h 0m08:15 AMFrankfurt am MainCentral Station5:15 PMLausanneP+R Vélodrome0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 4/21/2026 8:15:00 AM to P+R Vélodrome, Lausanne (Switzerland) arriving at 4/21/2026 5:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
Fastest Buses Tuesday
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Deutsche Bahn7h 11m010:21 AMFrankfurt am MainWest Train Station5:32 PMLausanneCentral station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from West Train Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 4/24/2026 10:21:00 AM to Central station, Lausanne (Switzerland) arriving at 4/24/2026 5:32:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $94 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 11m
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Deutsche Bahn7h 56m07:33 AMFrankfurt am MainWest Train Station3:29 PMLausanneCentral station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from West Train Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 4/24/2026 7:33:00 AM to Central station, Lausanne (Switzerland) arriving at 4/24/2026 3:29:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $94 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 56m
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Deutsche Bahn8h 38m06:34 PMFrankfurt am MainWest Train Station3:12 AMLausanneCentral station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from West Train Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 4/24/2026 6:34:00 PM to Central station, Lausanne (Switzerland) arriving at 4/25/2026 3:12:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $87 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 38m
Fastest Trains Friday
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FlixBus7h 50m010:45 PMFrankfurt am MainCentral Station6:35 AMLausanneP+R Vélodrome0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 4/26/2026 10:45:00 PM to P+R Vélodrome, Lausanne (Switzerland) arriving at 4/27/2026 6:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
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FlixBus9h 0m08:15 AMFrankfurt am MainCentral Station5:15 PMLausanneP+R Vélodrome0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 4/26/2026 8:15:00 AM to P+R Vélodrome, Lausanne (Switzerland) arriving at 4/26/2026 5:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
Fastest Buses Sunday
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Bus from Frankfurt am Main to Lausanne
What are the most popular stations in Frankfurt am Main and Lausanne?
In Frankfurt am Main, you will usually depart from Central Station, Central Bus Station or West Train Station, while in Lausanne you will be arriving at Désert Bus Station, Central Bus Station or Central station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Lausanne from Frankfurt am Main? With 3 connections between 2 Bus and Train operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Frankfurt am Main and Lausanne, you can pay as low as $33 with a Bus from FlixBus.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from Deutsche Bahn: you will get to Lausanne in just 7h 11m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Frankfurt am Main and Lausanne are Deutsche Bahn and FlixBus, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Frankfurt am Main and Lausanne is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Neu-Isenburg or to Pully, and look at flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport, and landing at Lausanne Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Frankfurt am Main to Lausanne?
The most popular companies between Frankfurt am Main and Lausanne, are Deutsche Bahn and FlixBus. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: FlixBus
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn
All you need to know when you travel from Frankfurt am Main to Lausanne
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Frankfurt am Main to Lausanne. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Frankfurt am Main to Lausanne
How can I reach Lausanne from Frankfurt am Main?
Every day, there are on average 3 connections between Bus and Train, with which you can get to Lausanne from Frankfurt am Main.
How far is Lausanne from Frankfurt am Main?
The distance between Frankfurt am Main and Lausanne is 265.4 miles.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Frankfurt am Main and Lausanne?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 12 kgs of CO2, a train 15 kgs, a car 73 kgs, and a flight 105 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Frankfurt am Main to Lausanne?
You can get to Lausanne with just $33 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.
What is the fastest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Lausanne?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Lausanne in just 7h 11m with a Train from Deutsche Bahn.
More routes to Frankfurt am Main and to Lausanne
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Frankfurt am Main and to Lausanne. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
