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EPFL Lausanne
In shortEPFL in Lausanne is about 61 km (around 50 minutes) by road from Geneva Airport. AirportsTransfers.ch drives you there door to door in a private car, with a fixed price per vehicle paid online.
Distance~61 km
Duration~50 min
fromCHF 234
EPFL Lausanne
EPFL, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, has its lakeside campus at Ecublens, next to the University of Lausanne. Researchers, visiting professors, conference participants and new students book a private transfer from Geneva Airport to reach the campus or their accommodation directly, without changing trains and metro with luggage.
Photo: Mediacom EPFL, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Chauffeur's tipThe EPFL campus is large: give the building name or the address of your guest house, and your chauffeur will use the nearest vehicle access point.
From Geneva Airport to EPFL
The route covers about 61 km and takes around fifty minutes. Your chauffeur follows the A1 along the north shore of Lake Geneva, past Nyon, Rolle and Morges, and leaves the motorway at the exit for Ecublens and the university campuses on the western edge of Lausanne. Because EPFL lies before the city centre, it avoids most of Lausanne's urban traffic, although the A1 itself can be busy at peak commuting times.
Arriving on campus
The EPFL campus stretches between the motorway and the lake, alongside the University of Lausanne at Dorigny. It is largely pedestrian inside, with vehicle access and drop-off points at its edges, close to the main buildings, the SwissTech Convention Center and the student residences. The m1 metro links the campus to central Lausanne. Your chauffeur takes you to the access point nearest your building or to your guest house, hotel or residence nearby.
Practical advice
- New students arriving with several suitcases are best served by the Van, with up to 10 bags.
- For conference groups, the Mercedes Sprinter minibus carries larger parties together.
- Your flight is tracked and waiting time is included if it is late.
- Business invoice details can be entered when booking.
AirportsTransfers.ch confirms the fixed price per vehicle before you book, and the return transfer to Geneva Airport can be booked at the same time.
Price for this trip
| Vehicle | Passengers | CHF |
|---|---|---|
| Business Sedan · Mercedes E-Class | 3 · 3 Suitcases | 234 ≈ €250 |
| First Class Sedan · Mercedes S-Class | 3 · 2 Suitcases | 339 ≈ €360 |
| Van · Mercedes V-Class | 7 · 10 Suitcases | 261 ≈ €275 |
| Minibus · Mercedes Sprinter | 16 · 16 Suitcases | Price on request |
per vehicle, one way
EPFL Lausanne: questions and answers
54 questions answered
How long does it take from Geneva Airport to EPFL?
Around 50 minutes for about 61 km on the A1 along Lake Geneva, exiting at Ecublens.
I am a new student with a lot of luggage. What should I book?
The Van (Mercedes V-Class) carries up to 7 passengers and 10 bags. Declare your luggage at booking so the right vehicle is assigned.
How do I pay?
Online at booking, by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. The price is fixed per vehicle and shown before you confirm.
Can you drop me at the SwissTech Convention Center?
Yes. Your chauffeur drives to the convention centre entrance or to any building access point on the EPFL campus you specify.
The route to EPFL Lausanne10
How far is EPFL Lausanne from Geneva Airport?
EPFL is about 61 km by road from Geneva Airport. The drive along the A1 motorway on the northern shore of Lake Geneva takes around 50 minutes in normal traffic.
How long does it take to get from Geneva Airport to EPFL?
Allow around 50 minutes from Geneva Airport to the EPFL campus. During weekday commuter peaks the A1 can be busy, especially near Morges, so your chauffeur adds a margin for lectures or conferences.
Which route does the chauffeur take to EPFL?
The chauffeur follows the A1 along the lake, past Nyon, Rolle and Morges, and leaves the motorway at the exit for Ecublens and the university campuses on the western edge of Lausanne.
Is there a border crossing between Geneva Airport and EPFL?
No. The transfer from Geneva Airport to EPFL stays entirely in Switzerland, so there are no border formalities on the way to the Lausanne campus.
When is the A1 to EPFL busiest?
The A1 between Geneva and Lausanne is busiest on weekday mornings and late afternoons. Friday evenings and the start and end of the academic semesters can also be heavy around the EPFL exits.
Does snow affect the drive from Geneva Airport to EPFL?
The A1 to EPFL is a lakeside motorway at low altitude and is rarely affected by snow for long. Occasional snowfall can slow traffic, and our vehicles are equipped for winter conditions.
Can I get to EPFL after a late-night flight?
Yes. Transfers to EPFL run at any hour. Your chauffeur follows your flight and drives you around 50 minutes to the campus, your guest house or a nearby hotel, even late at night.
Does the transfer to EPFL avoid Lausanne city traffic?
Yes, largely. EPFL lies on the western edge of Lausanne, before the city centre, so the transfer avoids most urban traffic; the main delays usually come from the A1 itself.
Is there an alternative route to EPFL if the A1 is blocked?
If the A1 is closed or congested, the chauffeur can use the lakeside road through the La Côte villages and Morges, or roads above the motorway. They are slower but avoid long queues.
How long is the drive to EPFL at rush hour?
At peak commuter times the 50-minute drive to EPFL can take noticeably longer because of A1 congestion near Morges and Lausanne. For an important appointment, book an earlier pick-up.
Booking and payment9
How do I book a transfer from Geneva Airport to EPFL?
Book online with AirportsTransfers.ch: enter Geneva Airport and the EPFL building or your guest house, add your flight number and passengers, choose a vehicle and pay. Confirmation is emailed immediately.
Is the price of a transfer to EPFL fixed?
Yes. The price to EPFL is fixed per vehicle and confirmed before you pay, so traffic on the A1 or a late flight does not change the amount.
What is included in the transfer price to EPFL?
The fixed price includes the private car and chauffeur, fuel, the Swiss motorway vignette and meet and greet at Geneva Airport. Waiting time is included if your flight is late before your trip to EPFL.
How do I pay for a transfer to EPFL?
You pay online when booking your EPFL transfer, by bank card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. Nothing needs to be paid to the chauffeur.
Should I book my EPFL transfer in advance?
Booking a few days ahead is advisable, particularly at the start of semesters and during large conferences at the SwissTech Convention Center. Last-minute requests to EPFL are often possible too.
Can I book the return from EPFL to Geneva Airport at the same time?
Yes. Add the return journey from EPFL to Geneva Airport in the same booking, with the pick-up point and time. Both legs are fixed-price.
Can a university or company receive an invoice for an EPFL transfer?
Yes. Business and institutional invoice details can be entered when booking, and AirportsTransfers.ch issues an invoice for visiting researchers, speakers and conference guests at EPFL.
What are the cancellation terms for an EPFL transfer?
Please see our cancellation conditions at booking. They are displayed before payment, so you can check the terms that apply to your transfer to EPFL.
Can you transport a conference group to EPFL?
Yes. Up to 7 passengers can book a Mercedes V-Class van online. For larger conference parties, the Mercedes Sprinter minibus is quoted on request via the contact form.
Arriving at Geneva Airport6
Where will my chauffeur meet me at Geneva Airport for EPFL?
Your chauffeur waits in the arrivals hall at Geneva Airport with a sign showing your name, then takes you to the car for the drive to the EPFL campus.
Which sector of Geneva Airport should I use for EPFL?
As EPFL is in Switzerland, the chauffeur normally meets you in the Swiss sector arrivals hall. If you arrive through the French sector, tell us at booking so the meeting point is arranged.
What happens if my flight is delayed before my EPFL transfer?
Your flight is tracked, and the chauffeur adjusts to the actual landing time. Waiting time is included if your flight is late, with no change to the fixed price for EPFL.
How do I contact my chauffeur for the EPFL transfer?
You receive the chauffeur's contact details before the transfer. You can also reach AirportsTransfers.ch 24/7 by phone or WhatsApp on +41 78 346 56 77.
When should I leave EPFL for a flight from Geneva Airport?
A pick-up at EPFL around 2 h 30 to 3 h before a scheduled flight is usually suitable, with extra margin at weekday rush hour on the A1 towards Geneva.
Is my flight tracked for a transfer to EPFL?
Yes. Your flight is monitored in real time, so the chauffeur is waiting in arrivals whether you land early or late, ready to take you to EPFL.
Luggage, skis and children6
Can new students bring a lot of luggage to EPFL?
Yes. New students moving to EPFL with several suitcases usually choose the Mercedes V-Class van, which carries up to 7 passengers and 10 bags.
Which vehicle should I book for a visiting professor at EPFL?
For a visiting professor or speaker, the Business Sedan E-Class takes 3 passengers with 3 bags, while the First Class S-Class offers a quieter, more comfortable ride to EPFL.
Can I bring a bike or sports equipment to EPFL?
Yes. Bikes and sports bags can be carried if declared at booking. Many students and researchers at EPFL cycle around the campus and along the lake.
Are child seats available for a transfer to EPFL?
Yes. Child seats and boosters are provided on request for families relocating to or visiting EPFL; give each child's age when booking.
Can I bring my pet on a transfer to EPFL?
Please ask at booking. If you are relocating to Lausanne with a pet, we will confirm the arrangements and suggest a suitable vehicle for the drive to EPFL.
Can passengers with reduced mobility travel to EPFL?
Yes, please ask at booking and describe your needs, such as a wheelchair, so we can arrange a suitable vehicle and drop you at the most accessible point on the EPFL campus.
About EPFL Lausanne14
Where is EPFL?
EPFL, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, is on the western edge of Lausanne in Ecublens, between the A1 motorway and Lake Geneva, about 61 km from Geneva Airport.
What is EPFL known for?
EPFL is one of Switzerland's two federal institutes of technology, known internationally for engineering, computer science, life sciences and architecture, and for its research partnerships and start-ups.
Can a car drive onto the EPFL campus?
The EPFL campus is largely pedestrian inside, with vehicle access and drop-off points around its edges. Give the building name or address so your chauffeur uses the nearest access point.
What is the SwissTech Convention Center at EPFL?
The SwissTech Convention Center is the conference venue on the EPFL campus, hosting scientific congresses and large events. Your chauffeur can drop you close to its entrance.
What is the Rolex Learning Center at EPFL?
The Rolex Learning Center is EPFL's distinctive library and learning building, recognisable by its undulating single-storey design. It is a well-known landmark on the campus.
Is the University of Lausanne next to EPFL?
Yes. The University of Lausanne (UNIL) shares the Dorigny lakeside site with EPFL, so the two campuses are side by side and reached by the same motorway exit.
How do I get from EPFL to Lausanne city centre?
The m1 metro links the EPFL campus with central Lausanne and Renens station. A chauffeur by the hour is also convenient for meetings in the city or around the lake.
Is there a train from Geneva Airport to EPFL?
There is no station on campus. Trains run from Geneva Airport to Renens or Lausanne, then the m1 metro serves EPFL. With luggage, a private transfer goes directly to your building.
Where do visitors usually stay near EPFL?
Visitors stay on or next to campus in guest houses and student residences, in Ecublens, Saint-Sulpice and Renens nearby, or in central Lausanne and the Ouchy lakefront.
When is EPFL busiest?
EPFL is busiest at the start of each semester, in autumn and in late winter, and during large scientific conferences. Book transfers early at these times.
What can visitors see in Lausanne near EPFL?
Near EPFL you can visit Lausanne's cathedral and old town, the Ouchy lakefront and the Olympic Museum, or walk along the lake towards Saint-Sulpice.
What day trips can I make from EPFL?
From EPFL you can visit the Lavaux vineyard terraces, Montreux and Chillon Castle, Morges, Gruyères, or take a boat across Lake Geneva to Évian.
Is EPFL convenient for business meetings?
Yes. The EPFL Innovation Park hosts many companies and start-ups next to the campus, which makes EPFL a regular destination for business meetings, partnerships and recruitment visits.
Is Lausanne known as the Olympic capital?
Yes. Lausanne is home to the International Olympic Committee and many sports federations, and is known as the Olympic capital, a short drive from the EPFL campus.
More trips and contact5
Can I hire a chauffeur by the hour at EPFL?
Yes. AirportsTransfers.ch offers a chauffeur by the hour from 2 hours, useful for visiting delegations moving between EPFL, Lausanne and Geneva, or for a tour of the Lavaux vineyards.
Can I book a transfer from EPFL to other destinations?
Yes. From EPFL we drive to Geneva city centre, CERN, Montreux, Morges, Verbier, Zermatt, Zurich Airport and Lyon airport, at a fixed price per vehicle booked online.
Can I book a multi-stop trip including EPFL?
Yes. You can combine Geneva Airport, EPFL and a hotel in Lausanne, or visits to CERN and EPFL, in one journey. Describe the stops at booking or via the contact form.
Do you collect private jet passengers at Geneva for EPFL?
Yes. Your chauffeur can meet you at the private aviation terminal at Geneva Airport and drive directly to EPFL. Share the flight details when booking.
How can I contact AirportsTransfers.ch about an EPFL transfer?
Call or WhatsApp +41 78 346 56 77, or email contact@airportstransfers.ch. The team is available 24/7 to help with transfers to and from EPFL.
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