Cardiff to Lausanne: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Cardiff from Lausanne?

The distance from Cardiff to Lausanne is 560.7 miles (902.4 km) as the crow flies. Lausanne is located SE of Cardiff. By car, the driving distance is approximately 672.9 miles, taking about 13h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 38min. Cardiff is in United Kingdom, while Lausanne is in Switzerland.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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 Cardiff 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.