How to get from Milan to Lausanne
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Milan to Lausanne by price and travel time.
- 231 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 5h 01m
- 8 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
5h 01m
direct
Bus
€21
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 18 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Milan to Lausanne. The most useful door-to-door route takes 5h 01m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 231 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €19, on Tue, Oct 13.
231 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €325Older observation | 3h 45m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Bus | €22Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 5h 01mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€325Older observation3h 45m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Bus€22Omio catalogue, Oct 205h 01m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Milan to Lausanne: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Milan → Lausannebus
BlaBlaCar Bus·5h 01m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Milan to Lausanne
FlixBus runs 8 scheduled departures a day, the first at 01:05 and the last at 18:15.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 8 | 01:05 | 18:15 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 5 | 00:59 | 23:59 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 01:05
- 01:15
- 02:05
- 02:15
- 04:15
- 05:15
- 06:15
- 18:15
All departuresBlaBlaCar Bus
- 00:59
- 10:00
- 12:30
- 13:15
- 23:59
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
BlaBlaCar BusMilan-LausanneBook →
SwissZurich Airport-Geneva AirportSee live options and dates →
FlixBusGeneva-LausanneBook →On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Swiss, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Milan to Lausanne works
Start with a BlaBlaCar Bus bus from Milan to Lausanne, about 5h 1m. In total it's roughly €21 over 5h 1m, direct, no transfers.
Milan to Lausanne: common questions
How long does it take to get from Milan to Lausanne?
The most useful route takes about 5h 01m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Milan to Lausanne?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 01:05 and the last at 18:15, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Milan to Lausanne?
8 a day with FlixBus, between 01:05 and 18:15.
How far is Lausanne from Milan?
About 231 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Milan to Lausanne cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €21 to €23. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Milan to Lausanne?
On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Swiss, FlixBus.
Can you get from Milan to Lausanne without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 3h 38m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Milan to Lausanne?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: BlaBlaCar Bus
Route calculated: 18 Oct 2026