Caterham to Lausanne: Road Trip Guide & Distance

448.2 miles 721.3 km · straight line
537.9 miles estimated 865.6 km · driving distance
10h 49min estimated drive time
£82 - £100 estimated fuel cost
~1h 24min flight time
135° SE bearing direction

How far is Caterham from Lausanne?

The distance from Caterham to Lausanne is 448.2 miles (721.3 km) as the crow flies. Lausanne is located SE of Caterham. By car, the driving distance is approximately 537.9 miles, taking about 10h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 24min. Caterham 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 Caterham 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 Caterham to Lausanne

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 49min £82 - £100 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 59min $43–$81* Budget
Train ~10h 17min $65–$188* Comfort

Quick Facts

Caterham
51.28°N, 0.08°W
Europe/London
140m 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 149 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 55.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients