QLS Lausanne-Blécherette Airport
Lausanne-Blécherette Airport (QLS) serves Lausanne, about 4 km north of Lausanne. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.
Getting from Lausanne-Blécherette Airport to Lausanne
The airport is about 4 km north of Lausanne, about 11 minutes by road in normal traffic.
Train & bus: Zurich and Geneva have a rail station under the terminal, connecting nationwide. Basel is bus-served.
Taxi & apps: Taxis are very expensive. Uber is legal in Zurich, Geneva and Basel. Estimated fare to the centre: CHF16–CHF26.
Tipping: Not required; round up.
| Way in | Time to centre | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train / bus | ~15 min | cheapest | CHEAPEST |
| Taxi | ~11 min | CHF16–CHF26 | |
| Private transfer | ~11 min | fixed upfront | |
| Car rental | ~11 min + חניה | from the terminal |
From QLS to nearby cities
Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.
Which way suits you from Lausanne-Blécherette Airport
Taxi
Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~CHF16–CHF26 to the centre.
Private transfer
Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.
Car rental
If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.
Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.
Book your airport transfer in Lausanne ahead, no terminal surprises.
Left luggage & lost and found at Lausanne-Blécherette Airport
Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.
Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.
Hotels near Lausanne-Blécherette Airport
For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026