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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bern to Lausanne
- Cheapest price on 12 Nov
- €26
- Average ticket price on 12 Nov
- €29
- Fastest journey on 12 Nov
- 1 h 9 m
- Average journey duration on 12 Nov
- 1 h 10 m
- Trains on 12 Nov
- 12
- Distance
- 79 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bern to Lausanne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bern to Lausanne will cost around €29 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only €26.
On Thu, 12 Nov, we found 12 trains from Bern to Lausanne, including 9 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 79 km distance in an average of 1 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 9 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 16 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
RE 2 3820 | 3820 · S 40 24642 | 246421:09 PM 1h30 Bern Hauptbahnhof 2:39 PM Lausanne station €26 1 One-way 1 change- IR 15 2520 | 2520
1:04 PM 1h16 Bern Hauptbahnhof 2:20 PM Lausanne station €27 1 One-way 0 changes - IC 1 716 | 716
12:34 PM 1h09 Bern Hauptbahnhof 1:43 PM Lausanne station €27 1 One-way 0 changes - IC 1 718 | 718
1:34 PM 1h09 Bern Hauptbahnhof 2:43 PM Lausanne station €27 1 One-way 0 changes - IR 15 2518 | 2518
12:04 PM 1h16 Bern Hauptbahnhof 1:20 PM Lausanne station €27 1 One-way 0 changes
- IC 1 710 | 710
9:34 AM 1h09 Bern Hauptbahnhof 10:43 AM Lausanne station €29 1 One-way 0 changes - IC 1 708 | 708
8:34 AM 1h09 Bern Hauptbahnhof 9:43 AM Lausanne station €29 1 One-way 0 changes - IC 1 716 | 716
12:34 PM 1h09 Bern Hauptbahnhof 1:43 PM Lausanne station €27 1 One-way 0 changes - IC 1 718 | 718
1:34 PM 1h09 Bern Hauptbahnhof 2:43 PM Lausanne station €27 1 One-way 0 changes - IR 15 2510 | 2510
8:04 AM 1h16 Bern Hauptbahnhof 9:20 AM Lausanne station €29 1 One-way 0 changes
Journey information
Overview: Train from Bern to Lausanne
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Trains from Bern to Lausanne run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €21 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 79 km distance in 1h 8m.
Distance 79 km |
Average train duration 1h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price €21 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 8m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 21 days |
Live departures
Bern to Lausanne train times
The table below shows live departures for Bern to Lausanne trains for tomorrow, Thursday, 12 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IR 15 2510 | 2510 | 8:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h16 | 9:20 AM Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
| RE 2 3810 | 3810 · S 40 24618 | 24618 | 8:09 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h30 | 9:39 AM Lausanne station | 1 change | |
| IC 1 708 | 708 | 8:34 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h09 | 9:43 AM Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IR 15 2512 | 2512 | 9:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h16 | 10:20 AM Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC 1 710 | 710 | 9:34 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h09 | 10:43 AM Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IR 15 2514 | 2514 | 10:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h16 | 11:20 AM Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IR 15 2518 | 2518 | 12:04 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h16 | 1:20 PM Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
| RE 2 3818 | 3818 · S 40 24636 | 24636 | 12:09 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h30 | 1:39 PM Lausanne station | 1 change | |
| IC 1 716 | 716 | 12:34 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h09 | 1:43 PM Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IR 15 2520 | 2520 | 1:04 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h16 | 2:20 PM Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
| RE 2 3820 | 3820 · S 40 24642 | 24642 | 1:09 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h30 | 2:39 PM Lausanne station | 1 change | |
| IC 1 718 | 718 | 1:34 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h09 | 2:43 PM Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
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FAQs: Bern to Lausanne train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bern to Lausanne by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lausanne, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bern and Lausanne
Most Bern to Lausanne trains use the Bern Hauptbahnhof to Lausanne station pair. Use this guide to compare Bern and Lausanne train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Bern station do trains to Lausanne leave from?
Getting to Bern Hauptbahnhof from Bern city centre
Bern Hauptbahnhof train station facilities and services
Bern Hauptbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Lötschberg, Tibits Bern Gurtengasse
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bern Hauptbahnhof. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Bern Hauptbahnhof. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bern Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bern Hauptbahnhof: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bern Hauptbahnhof: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa, Hotel Savoy Bern, Best Western Plus Hotel Bern.
Getting to Bern Wankdorf from Bern city centre
Bern Wankdorf is 2 km from Bern city centre. Public transport options include:
Bern Wankdorf train station facilities and services
Bern Wankdorf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Wankdorf, Pizzeria Da Vinci
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bern Wankdorf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Bern Wankdorf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bern Wankdorf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bern Wankdorf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bern Wankdorf: Ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Stay KooooK Bern Wankdorf, Novotel Bern Expo, Ibis Bern Expo.
Which Lausanne station do trains from Bern arrive at?
Getting to Lausanne from Lausanne city centre
Lausanne train station facilities and services
Lausanne has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafe du Grutli, Le Chalet Suisse
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Lausanne. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Lausanne. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Lausanne: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Lausanne: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Lausanne: Ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Beau-Rivage Palace, Lausanne Palace, Hotel Continental.
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