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

How far is Lausanne from Portsmouth, United Kingdom?

The distance from Lausanne to Portsmouth, United Kingdom is 459.6 miles (739.7 km) as the crow flies. Portsmouth, United Kingdom is located NW of Lausanne. By car, the driving distance is approximately 551.5 miles, taking about 11h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 25min. Lausanne is in Switzerland, while Portsmouth, United Kingdom is in United Kingdom.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Lausanne and Portsmouth, United Kingdom. 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.