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By air
Switzerland has two international airports. Most
airlines connect to Zurich/Kloten International Airport,
which is located approximately 230 kilometers from Lausanne.
Geneva International Airport is conveniently located at a
distance of 60 kilometers (40 mi) from Lausanne. Both
airports have direct train connections to Lausanne.
By train
Lausanne is located on the main backbone of the Swiss
Railways. Trains are on time, and connect Lausanne to any
location practically every 30 minutes. Convenient
connections to Germany and Italy, as well as direct
bullet-train connection to France are available.
Trains (www.sbb.ch/en/index.htm)
run from Geneva to Lausanne every 20 minutes and the trip
takes about 45 minutes. The Airport railway station is
located 300 metres (about 300 yards) from the
departure/arrival levels.
By Car
Lausanne is connected to the Swiss highway network and can
be accessed from all surrounding countries. From Geneva,
take the N1. The trip will be approximately 40
minutes.
By Boat
Between late May and late September, a lake steamer cruises
several times a day in both directions between Geneva and
Saint-Gingolph, Lausanne, Vevey, Montreux, and Nyon. Sailing
time from Geneva is about 3 1/2 hours. Round-trip transit
from Geneva costs 75CHF in first class and 55CHF in second
class, with 50% discounts for children 16 and under.
Students benefit from a
50% discount on presentation of
their student identity card.
See below for company info.
LINKS:
Geneva International Airport:
www.gva.ch/en/default.htm
Zurich International Airport:
www.zurich-airport.com/
Railways timetable (SBB-CFF):
www.sbb.ch/en/index.htm
Compagnie
Générale de Navigation (for boat cruises/transfers):
www.cgn.ch/eng
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Lausanne is a city in the
French-speaking part of Switzerland, situated on the shores of Lake
Geneva. Lausanne is located some 50 km (31 mi) northeast of Geneva.
It is the capital of the canton of Vaud and of the district of
Lausanne. The headquarters of the International Olympic Committee
are located in Lausanne. *