The cheapest and fastest trains from Geneva to Lausanne
Cheapest price
$18
Average price
$22
Fastest journey
39 m
Average duration
39 m
Trains per day
65
Distance
51 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Geneva to Lausanne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Geneva to Lausanne will cost around $22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $18.
Of the 65 trains that leave Geneva for Lausanne every day 65 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 51 km distance in an average of 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 39 m .
The slowest trains will take 39 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.
IC 1 707 | 7075:20 AM0h46Geneva station6:06 AMLausanne station$181One-way0 changes
IR 90 1805 | 18054:46 AM0h52Geneva station5:38 AMLausanne station$181One-way0 changes
RE 33 18401 | 184014:08 AM0h51Geneva station4:59 AMLausanne station$181One-way0 changes
IR 15 2509 | 25095:54 AM0h43Geneva station6:37 AMLausanne station$181One-way0 changes
IR 15 2517 | 25179:54 AM0h43Geneva station10:37 AMLausanne station$191One-way0 changes
IR 90 1811 | 18118:05 AM0h39Geneva station8:44 AMLausanne station$221One-way0 changes
IR 90 1813 | 18139:05 AM0h39Geneva station9:44 AMLausanne station$201One-way0 changes
IR 90 1815 | 181510:05 AM0h39Geneva station10:44 AMLausanne station$211One-way0 changes
IR 90 1817 | 181711:05 AM0h39Geneva station11:44 AMLausanne station$221One-way0 changes
IR 90 1819 | 181912:05 PM0h39Geneva station12:44 PMLausanne station$221One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and ferry for Geneva to Lausanne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Lausanne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $18, and a ferry costs an average of $74.
Distance: 51 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Ferry |
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$29 Average Price Cheapest | $32 Average Price | $76 Average Price |
1h 6m Average total duration Fastest 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 20m Average total duration 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 14m Average total duration 4h 14m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Geneva to Lausanne train times
The table below shows live departures for Geneva to Lausanne trains for today, Thursday, 13 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 1 731 | 731 | 5:20 PM Geneva station | 0h46 | 6:06 PM Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 95 1731 | 1731 | 5:24 PM Geneva station | 0h46 | 6:10 PM Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18481 | 18481 | 5:38 PM Geneva station | 0h51 | 6:29 PM Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 15 2533 | 2533 | 5:54 PM Geneva station | 0h43 | 6:37 PM Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 90 1831 | 1831 | 6:05 PM Geneva station | 0h39 | 6:44 PM Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18429 | 18429 | 6:08 PM Geneva station | 0h51 | 6:59 PM Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 733 | 733 | 6:20 PM Geneva station | 0h46 | 7:06 PM Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18483 | 18483 | 6:38 PM Geneva station | 0h51 | 7:29 PM Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 15 2535 | 2535 | 6:54 PM Geneva station | 0h43 | 7:37 PM Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 90 1833 | 1833 | 7:05 PM Geneva station | 0h39 | 7:44 PM Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18431 | 18431 | 7:08 PM Geneva station | 0h51 | 7:59 PM Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 735 | 735 | 7:20 PM Geneva station | 0h46 | 8:06 PM Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18485 | 18485 | 7:38 PM Geneva station | 0h51 | 8:29 PM Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 15 2537 | 2537 | 7:54 PM Geneva station | 0h43 | 8:37 PM Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 90 1835 | 1835 | 8:05 PM Geneva station | 0h39 | 8:44 PM Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18433 | 18433 | 8:08 PM Geneva station | 0h51 | 8:59 PM Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 737 | 737 | 8:20 PM Geneva station | 0h46 | 9:06 PM Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18487 | 18487 | 8:38 PM Geneva station | 0h51 | 9:29 PM Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18493 | 18493 | 11:41 PM Geneva station | 0h51 | 12:32 AM Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday, 14 August | |||||
RE 33 18441 | 18441 | 12:27 AM Geneva station | 0h54 | 1:21 AM Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18401 | 18401 | 4:08 AM Geneva station | 0h51 | 4:59 AM Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 90 1805 | 1805 | 4:46 AM Geneva station | 0h52 | 5:38 AM Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18403 | 18403 | 5:06 AM Geneva station | 0h53 | 5:59 AM Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 707 | 707 | 5:20 AM Geneva station | 0h46 | 6:06 AM Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18457 | 18457 | 5:38 AM Geneva station | 0h51 | 6:29 AM Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 15 2509 | 2509 | 5:54 AM Geneva station | 0h43 | 6:37 AM Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 90 1807 | 1807 | 6:05 AM Geneva station | 0h39 | 6:44 AM Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18405 | 18405 | 6:08 AM Geneva station | 0h51 | 6:59 AM Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 709 | 709 | 6:20 AM Geneva station | 0h46 | 7:06 AM Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18459 | 18459 | 6:38 AM Geneva station | 0h51 | 7:29 AM Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 15 2511 | 2511 | 6:54 AM Geneva station | 0h43 | 7:37 AM Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 90 1809 | 1809 | 7:05 AM Geneva station | 0h39 | 7:44 AM Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18407 | 18407 | 7:08 AM Geneva station | 0h51 | 7:59 AM Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 711 | 711 | 7:20 AM Geneva station | 0h46 | 8:06 AM Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18461 | 18461 | 7:38 AM Geneva station | 0h51 | 8:29 AM Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 15 2513 | 2513 | 7:54 AM Geneva station | 0h43 | 8:37 AM Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 90 1811 | 1811 | 8:05 AM Geneva station | 0h39 | 8:44 AM Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18409 | 18409 | 8:08 AM Geneva station | 0h51 | 8:59 AM Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 713 | 713 | 8:20 AM Geneva station | 0h46 | 9:06 AM Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18463 | 18463 | 8:38 AM Geneva station | 0h51 | 9:29 AM Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 15 2515 | 2515 | 8:54 AM Geneva station | 0h43 | 9:37 AM Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 90 1813 | 1813 | 9:05 AM Geneva station | 0h39 | 9:44 AM Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18411 | 18411 | 9:08 AM Geneva station | 0h51 | 9:59 AM Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 715 | 715 | 9:20 AM Geneva station | 0h46 | 10:06 AM Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18465 | 18465 | 9:38 AM Geneva station | 0h51 | 10:29 AM Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 15 2517 | 2517 | 9:54 AM Geneva station | 0h43 | 10:37 AM Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 90 1815 | 1815 | 10:05 AM Geneva station | 0h39 | 10:44 AM Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18413 | 18413 | 10:08 AM Geneva station | 0h51 | 10:59 AM Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 717 | 717 | 10:20 AM Geneva station | 0h46 | 11:06 AM Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18467 | 18467 | 10:38 AM Geneva station | 0h51 | 11:29 AM Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 15 2519 | 2519 | 10:54 AM Geneva station | 0h43 | 11:37 AM Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 90 1817 | 1817 | 11:05 AM Geneva station | 0h39 | 11:44 AM Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18415 | 18415 | 11:08 AM Geneva station | 0h51 | 11:59 AM Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 719 | 719 | 11:20 AM Geneva station | 0h46 | 12:06 PM Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18469 | 18469 | 11:38 AM Geneva station | 0h51 | 12:29 PM Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 15 2521 | 2521 | 11:54 AM Geneva station | 0h43 | 12:37 PM Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 90 1819 | 1819 | 12:05 PM Geneva station | 0h39 | 12:44 PM Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18417 | 18417 | 12:08 PM Geneva station | 0h51 | 12:59 PM Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 721 | 721 | 12:20 PM Geneva station | 0h46 | 1:06 PM Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18471 | 18471 | 12:38 PM Geneva station | 0h51 | 1:29 PM Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 15 2523 | 2523 | 12:54 PM Geneva station | 0h43 | 1:37 PM Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 90 1821 | 1821 | 1:05 PM Geneva station | 0h39 | 1:44 PM Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18419 | 18419 | 1:08 PM Geneva station | 0h51 | 1:59 PM Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 723 | 723 | 1:20 PM Geneva station | 0h46 | 2:06 PM Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18473 | 18473 | 1:38 PM Geneva station | 0h51 | 2:29 PM Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 15 2525 | 2525 | 1:54 PM Geneva station | 0h43 | 2:37 PM Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 90 1823 | 1823 | 2:05 PM Geneva station | 0h39 | 2:44 PM Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18421 | 18421 | 2:08 PM Geneva station | 0h51 | 2:59 PM Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 725 | 725 | 2:20 PM Geneva station | 0h46 | 3:06 PM Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18475 | 18475 | 2:38 PM Geneva station | 0h51 | 3:29 PM Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 15 2527 | 2527 | 2:54 PM Geneva station | 0h43 | 3:37 PM Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 90 1825 | 1825 | 3:05 PM Geneva station | 0h39 | 3:44 PM Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18423 | 18423 | 3:08 PM Geneva station | 0h51 | 3:59 PM Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 727 | 727 | 3:20 PM Geneva station | 0h46 | 4:06 PM Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18477 | 18477 | 3:38 PM Geneva station | 0h51 | 4:29 PM Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 15 2529 | 2529 | 3:54 PM Geneva station | 0h43 | 4:37 PM Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Geneva to Lausanne
Trains from Geneva to Lausanne run on average 11 times per day, taking around 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $18 if you book in advance.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 51 km distance in 38m.
Distance 51 km |
Average train duration 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 38m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 35 days |
Train companies: SBB, SNCF | TGV Lyria, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) from Geneva to Lausanne trainsSBB, SNCF | TGV Lyria, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) trains will get you between Geneva and Lausanne from $18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Geneva to Lausanne train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Geneva 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 Geneva and Lausanne
Most Geneva to Lausanne trains use the Genève to Lausanne station pair, with some services arriving at Lausanne-Flon, pl. de l'Europe. Use this guide to compare Geneva and Lausanne train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Geneva station do trains to Lausanne leave from?
Getting to Genève from Geneva city centre
Genève train station facilities and services
Genève has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Le Bistrot de Charlotte, Les Brasseurs, La Matze Restaurant
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Genève. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Genève. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Genève: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Genève: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Genève: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Warwick Geneva, Hotel Cornavin, ibis Styles Genève Gare.
Getting to Genève-Aéroport from Geneva city centre
Genève-Aéroport is 4 km from Geneva city centre. Public transport options include:
Genève-Aéroport train station facilities and services
Genève-Aéroport 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: Le Chef Genève Aéroport, Montreux Jazz Café
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Genève-Aéroport. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Genève-Aéroport. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Genève-Aéroport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Genève-Aéroport: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Genève-Aéroport: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Novotel Suites Geneva, ibis Geneva Airport Hotel, Mövenpick Hotel & Casino Geneva.
Genève, Cornavin train station facilities and services
Genève, Cornavin has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food options include: La Matze Restaurant
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Genève, Cornavin.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Genève, Cornavin: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Genève, Cornavin: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Genève, Cornavin.
Which Lausanne station do trains from Geneva 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.
Getting to Lausanne-Flon, pl. de l'Europe from Lausanne city centre
Lausanne-Flon, pl. de l'Europe train station facilities and services
Lausanne-Flon, pl. de l'Europe has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Lausanne-Flon, pl. de l'Europe.
Getting to Lausanne, Ouchy-Olympique from Lausanne city centre
Lausanne, Ouchy-Olympique is 1 km from Lausanne city centre. Public transport options include:
Lausanne, Ouchy-Olympique train station facilities and services
Lausanne, Ouchy-Olympique has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Lausanne, Ouchy-Olympique.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Lausanne, Ouchy-Olympique.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Lausanne, Ouchy-Olympique: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Lausanne, Ouchy-Olympique: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Lausanne, Ouchy-Olympique.
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