How to travel from Verbier to Lausanne, Switzerland

The distance between Verbier and Lausanne is around 86km (54 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Verbier to Lausanne by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out LausanneVerbier if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Martigny and then to Lausanne.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    CHF 59($60)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Le Châble VS gare then Martigny gare and then to Lausanne P+R.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    CHF 19($19)
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Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Martigny gare then take the train to Lausanne.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    CHF 56($57)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Lausanne.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Distance97km (61 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Verbier and Lausanne

There are several options for getting from Verbier to Lausanne by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around CHF 19 ($19) and will take around 1h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 13 ($13).

The distance between Verbier and Lausanne is around 86km (54 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 66km (41 miles)

It takes around 1h 30m to get from Verbier and Lausanne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Verbier to Lausanne is to drive which takes around 1h 10m and will set you back approx CHF 13 ($13).

The cheapest way to travel between Verbier and Lausanne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around CHF 19 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Verbier and Lausanne. It typically takes around 1h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Verbier to Lausanne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Le Châble TV and Martigny. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 30m.

RegionalAlps, Swiss Railways and Trenitalia EuroCity run train services between Verbier and Lausanne. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Verbier and Lausanne. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Verbier to Lausanne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Le Châble VS gare and Martigny gare. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 1h 45m.

Swiss PostAuto, RegionalAlps and FlixBus run regular bus services between Verbier and Lausanne. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 1h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Verbier to Lausanne. We recommend that you take the train to Martigny and then to Lausanne. instead which will take 1h 30m.

The closest major airport to Lausanne is Geneva International Airport (GVA) (GVA) which is approximately 52km (32 miles) from Lausanne. Zurich Airport (ZRH) (ZRH) and Altenrhein Airport (ACH) (ACH) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Verbier and Lausanne. The distance is around 97km (61 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Verbier to Lausanne is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 30m and will usually cost around CHF 59 ($60).

How do I get from Verbier to Lausanne

Compare travel optionsbetween Verbier and Lausanne

Transport options from Verbier to Lausanne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 30m
CHF 59($60)
hourly86km (54 miles)
Bus
1h 45m
CHF 19($19)
3 times a week103km (64 miles)
Bus and Train
1h 30m
CHF 56($57)
hourly90km (56 miles)
Drive
1h 10m
CHF 13($13)
on demand97km (61 miles)

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Airports near Lausanne

The following major airports near Lausanne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Switzerland and internationally.

GVA
Geneva International Airport (GVA)
International Airport
Distance
52km (32 miles) from Lausanne
ZRH
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
International Airport
Distance
179km (111 miles) from Lausanne
ACH
Altenrhein Airport (ACH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
247km (153 miles) from Lausanne