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Cardiff, Great Britain → Lausanne, Switzerland

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Ten ways to Travel from Cardiff to Lausanne

Composite routes from Cardiff to Lausanne

Cheapest
12 h 8 min
Car
1168 km.
from $64
Fastest
1 h 50 min
Plane
Other
12 h 8 min
Rideshare
1168 km.
from $15.23
6 h 3 min
Train, Plane
901 km.
from $215.12
10 h 28 min
900 km.
from $569.51
21 h 25 min
900 km.
from $175.27
7 h 5 min
Train, Plane
901 km.
from $298.70
6 h 55 min
Train, Plane
901 km.
from $316.36
8 h 4 min
Train, Plane
901 km.
from $239.03
7 h 32 min
Train, Plane
901 km.
from $338.92

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Herbert Street to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$24.05–$35.44
Bus from London Victoria to Paris
Ave. Duration:
9h 50m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$49.37–$69.62
Bus from Paris - Massy-Palaiseau to Lausanne
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$55.69–$82.28

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Lausanne
Ave. Duration:
9h 35m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$55.69–$82.28

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Bristol Airport to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
3h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$607.57
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
3h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$759.47
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$202.52–$632.89
Plane from Bristol Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
3h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$696.18
Plane from Southampton Airport to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$594.92

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
1h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$50.63–$265.81
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$55.69–$379.73
Plane from Bristol Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$63.29–$354.42
Plane from Southampton Airport to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$56.96–$291.13

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.28–$696.18

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
3h 52m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$278.47–$620.23
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.59–$481.00

Jet2.com

Website:
jet2.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$46.83–$202.52
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$51.90–$215.18

Train operators

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lausanne
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$107.59–$189.87

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris
Ave. Duration:
2h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$120.25–$240.50

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Genève-Aéroport to Lausanne
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$32.91–$59.49
Train from Olten to Lausanne
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$59.49–$107.59

Eurotunnel

Phone:
+44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
Website:
eurotunnel.com/uk/
Train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Email:
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.58–$63.29
Train from Cardiff Central to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 52m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$101.26–$215.18
Train from Cardiff Central to Reading
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$75.95–$164.55

RegioJet

Phone:
+420 222 222 221
Email:
Website:
regiojet.com/
Bus from London Victoria to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$25.32–$39.24

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Cardiff to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$36.71–$51.90

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$39.24–$75.95
Train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$75.95–$202.52
Train from Reading to Southampton
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$41.77–$82.28

Other operators

Irish Ferries

Phone:
+353 818 300 400
Email:
Website:
irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Other from Port of Dover to Calais
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$44.30–$53.16

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Lausanne is to bus which costs $97.83 - $152.17 and takes 21h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Lausanne is to train and fly which takes 6h 3m and costs $97.83 - $336.96 .

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Lausanne?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Lausanne. However, there are services departing from Cardiff and arriving at Lausanne via London Victoria and Brussels - Midi Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Lausanne?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Lausanne. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Lausanne via Paddington station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 28m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Lausanne?

The distance between Cardiff and Lausanne is 1003 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Lausanne without a car is to train which takes 10h 28m and costs $282.61 - $597.83 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Cardiff to Lausanne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Lausanne bus from?

Cardiff to Lausanne bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Cardiff station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Lausanne train from?

Cardiff to Lausanne train services, operated by First Great Western Service, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Lausanne?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Lausanne is to train which takes 10h 28m and costs $282.61 - $597.83 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $97.83 - $152.17 and takes 21h 25m.

Where does the Cardiff to Lausanne bus arrive?

Cardiff to Lausanne bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Lausanne?

Lausanne is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 11:13 in Cardiff and 12:13 in Lausanne.

Where does the Cardiff to Lausanne train arrive?

Cardiff to Lausanne train services, operated by First Great Western Service, arrive at London Paddington station.

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

Book your Cardiff to Lausanne train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Cardiff to Lausanne?

Book your Cardiff to Lausanne bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Lausanne?

There are 1077+ hotels available in Lausanne. Prices start at $65.09 per night.
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