Brighton, United Kingdom to Lausanne: Road Trip Guide & Distance

428.4 miles 689.4 km · straight line
514.1 miles estimated 827.3 km · driving distance
10h 20min estimated drive time
£78 - £96 estimated fuel cost
~1h 22min flight time
131° SE bearing direction

How far is Brighton, United Kingdom from Lausanne?

The distance from Brighton, United Kingdom to Lausanne is 428.4 miles (689.4 km) as the crow flies. Lausanne is located SE of Brighton, United Kingdom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 514.1 miles, taking about 10h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 22min. Brighton, United Kingdom is in United Kingdom, while Lausanne is in Switzerland.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Brighton, United Kingdom and Lausanne. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Brighton, United Kingdom to Lausanne

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 20min £78 - £96 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 24min $41–$77* Budget
Train ~9h 49min $62–$180* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Brighton, United Kingdom & Lausanne

Quick Facts

Brighton, United Kingdom
50.82°N, 0.14°W
Europe/London
0m elevation
Lausanne
46.52°N, 6.63°E
Europe/Zurich
495m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 143 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 36 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 58.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients