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The cheapest and fastest trains from Lausanne to Zurich

Showing times and prices for 30 Jun

Cheapest price

49S$

Average price

72S$

Fastest journey

2 h 11 m

Average duration

2 h 11 m

Trains per day

144

Distance

174 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lausanne to Zurich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Lausanne to Zurich will cost around 72S$ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only 49S$.

Fast trains

Of the 144 trains that leave Lausanne for Zurich every day 44 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 174 km distance in an average of 2 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 11 m .

The slowest trains will take 2 h 11 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 51 1645 | 1645 · IR 55 1757 | 1757
12:04 AM6h26
Lausanne station
6:30 AMZurich HB
49 S$1One-way
1 change
IC 5 541 | 541 · IR 13 3293 | 3293
9:34 PM2h49
Lausanne station
12:23 AMZürich Oerlikon
50 S$1One-way
1 change
IC 51 1645 | 1645 · IR 55 1757 | 1757 · IC 1 703 | 703
12:04 AM6h38
Lausanne station
6:42 AMZürich Oerlikon
50 S$1One-way
2 changes
IC 51 1645 | 1645 · IR 55 1757 | 1757 · S 5 18522 | 18522
12:04 AM6h40
Lausanne station
6:44 AMZurich Altstetten
51 S$1One-way
2 changes
S 41 24509 | 24509 · IC 1 705 | 705
4:49 AM2h39
Lausanne station
7:28 AMZurich HB
52 S$1One-way
1 change

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Lausanne to Zurich

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lausanne to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from 15S$. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of 15S$, and a flight costs an average of 288S$.

Distance: 174 km

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Most popular Train	Coach	Flight
68S$ Average Price	15S$ Average Price Cheapest	421S$ Average Price
4h 54m Average total duration 4h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	2h 58m Average total duration 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	3h 49m Average total duration Fastest 49m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions	0.5 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company	Most popular airline
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Lausanne to Zurich train times

The table below shows live departures for Lausanne to Zurich trains for today, Monday, 29 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
IR 15 2529 \| 2529 · IC 8 829 \| 829	4:40 PM Lausanne station	2h18	6:58 PM Zurich HB	1 change
IR 15 2529 \| 2529 · IC 8 829 \| 829 · RE 48 4934 \| 4934	4:40 PM Lausanne station	2h30	7:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2 changes
IR 15 2529 \| 2529 · IC 8 829 \| 829 · S 5 18572 \| 18572	4:40 PM Lausanne station	2h34	7:14 PM Zurich Altstetten	2 changes
IC 1 729 \| 729	5:17 PM Lausanne station	2h11	7:28 PM Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IC 1 729 \| 729 · S 5 18574 \| 18574	5:17 PM Lausanne station	2h27	7:44 PM Zurich Altstetten	1 change
IC 1 729 \| 729	5:17 PM Lausanne station	2h25	7:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon	0 changesdirect
IC 5 533 \| 533	5:34 PM Lausanne station	2h22	7:56 PM Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IC 5 533 \| 533 · RE 48 4936 \| 4936	5:34 PM Lausanne station	2h36	8:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
IC 5 533 \| 533 · IR 35 2383 \| 2383	5:34 PM Lausanne station	2h26	8:00 PM Zurich Altstetten	1 change
IR 15 2531 \| 2531 · IC 81 831 \| 831 · RE 48 4936 \| 4936	5:40 PM Lausanne station	2h30	8:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2 changes
IR 15 2531 \| 2531 · IC 81 831 \| 831 · S 5 18576 \| 18576	5:40 PM Lausanne station	2h34	8:14 PM Zurich Altstetten	2 changes
IR 15 2531 \| 2531 · IC 81 831 \| 831	5:40 PM Lausanne station	2h18	7:58 PM Zurich HB	1 change
Tuesday, 30 June
IC 51 1645 \| 1645 · IR 55 1757 \| 1757	12:04 AM Lausanne station	6h26	6:30 AM Zurich HB	1 change
IC 51 1645 \| 1645 · IR 55 1757 \| 1757 · S 5 18522 \| 18522	12:04 AM Lausanne station	6h40	6:44 AM Zurich Altstetten	2 changes
IC 51 1645 \| 1645 · IR 55 1757 \| 1757 · IC 1 703 \| 703	12:04 AM Lausanne station	6h38	6:42 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2 changes
S 41 24509 \| 24509 · IC 1 705 \| 705	4:49 AM Lausanne station	2h39	7:28 AM Zurich HB	1 change
S 41 24509 \| 24509 · IC 1 705 \| 705	4:49 AM Lausanne station	2h53	7:42 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
S 41 24509 \| 24509 · IC 1 705 \| 705 · S 5 18526 \| 18526	4:49 AM Lausanne station	2h55	7:44 AM Zurich Altstetten	2 changes
IC 5 509 \| 509 · RE 48 4912 \| 4912	5:34 AM Lausanne station	2h36	8:10 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
IC 5 509 \| 509 · IR 35 2359 \| 2359	5:34 AM Lausanne station	2h26	8:00 AM Zurich Altstetten	1 change
IC 5 509 \| 509	5:34 AM Lausanne station	2h22	7:56 AM Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IR 15 2507 \| 2507 · IC 8 807 \| 807 · RE 48 4912 \| 4912	5:40 AM Lausanne station	2h30	8:10 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2 changes
IR 15 2507 \| 2507 · IC 8 807 \| 807	5:40 AM Lausanne station	2h18	7:58 AM Zurich HB	1 change
IR 15 2507 \| 2507 · IC 8 807 \| 807 · S 5 18528 \| 18528	5:40 AM Lausanne station	2h34	8:14 AM Zurich Altstetten	2 changes
IC 1 707 \| 707 · S 5 18530 \| 18530	6:17 AM Lausanne station	2h27	8:44 AM Zurich Altstetten	1 change
IC 1 707 \| 707	6:17 AM Lausanne station	2h25	8:42 AM Zürich Oerlikon	0 changesdirect
IC 1 707 \| 707	6:17 AM Lausanne station	2h11	8:28 AM Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IC 5 511 \| 511 · IR 35 2361 \| 2361	6:34 AM Lausanne station	2h26	9:00 AM Zurich Altstetten	1 change
IC 5 511 \| 511 · RE 48 4914 \| 4914	6:34 AM Lausanne station	2h36	9:10 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
IC 5 511 \| 511	6:34 AM Lausanne station	2h22	8:56 AM Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IR 15 2509 \| 2509 · IC 81 809 \| 809 · S 5 18532 \| 18532	6:40 AM Lausanne station	2h34	9:14 AM Zurich Altstetten	2 changes
IR 15 2509 \| 2509 · IC 81 809 \| 809 · RE 48 4914 \| 4914	6:40 AM Lausanne station	2h30	9:10 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2 changes
IR 15 2509 \| 2509 · IC 81 809 \| 809	6:40 AM Lausanne station	2h18	8:58 AM Zurich HB	1 change
IC 1 709 \| 709 · S 5 18534 \| 18534	7:17 AM Lausanne station	2h27	9:44 AM Zurich Altstetten	1 change
IC 1 709 \| 709	7:17 AM Lausanne station	2h25	9:42 AM Zürich Oerlikon	0 changesdirect
IC 1 709 \| 709	7:17 AM Lausanne station	2h11	9:28 AM Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IC 5 513 \| 513	7:34 AM Lausanne station	2h22	9:56 AM Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IC 5 513 \| 513 · RE 48 4916 \| 4916	7:34 AM Lausanne station	2h36	10:10 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
IC 5 513 \| 513 · IR 35 2363 \| 2363	7:34 AM Lausanne station	2h26	10:00 AM Zurich Altstetten	1 change
IR 15 2511 \| 2511 · IC 81 811 \| 811	7:40 AM Lausanne station	2h18	9:58 AM Zurich HB	1 change
IR 15 2511 \| 2511 · IC 81 811 \| 811 · RE 48 4916 \| 4916	7:40 AM Lausanne station	2h30	10:10 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2 changes
IR 15 2511 \| 2511 · IC 81 811 \| 811 · S 5 18536 \| 18536	7:40 AM Lausanne station	2h34	10:14 AM Zurich Altstetten	2 changes
IC 1 711 \| 711 · S 5 18538 \| 18538	8:17 AM Lausanne station	2h27	10:44 AM Zurich Altstetten	1 change
IC 1 711 \| 711	8:17 AM Lausanne station	2h25	10:42 AM Zürich Oerlikon	0 changesdirect
IC 1 711 \| 711	8:17 AM Lausanne station	2h11	10:28 AM Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IC 5 515 \| 515	8:34 AM Lausanne station	2h22	10:56 AM Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IC 5 515 \| 515 · RE 48 4918 \| 4918	8:34 AM Lausanne station	2h36	11:10 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
IC 5 515 \| 515 · IR 35 2365 \| 2365	8:34 AM Lausanne station	2h26	11:00 AM Zurich Altstetten	1 change
IR 15 2513 \| 2513 · IC 8 813 \| 813 · S 5 18540 \| 18540	8:40 AM Lausanne station	2h34	11:14 AM Zurich Altstetten	2 changes
IR 15 2513 \| 2513 · IC 8 813 \| 813	8:40 AM Lausanne station	2h18	10:58 AM Zurich HB	1 change
IR 15 2513 \| 2513 · IC 8 813 \| 813 · RE 48 4918 \| 4918	8:40 AM Lausanne station	2h30	11:10 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2 changes
IC 1 713 \| 713 · S 5 18542 \| 18542	9:17 AM Lausanne station	2h27	11:44 AM Zurich Altstetten	1 change
IC 1 713 \| 713	9:17 AM Lausanne station	2h25	11:42 AM Zürich Oerlikon	0 changesdirect
IC 1 713 \| 713	9:17 AM Lausanne station	2h11	11:28 AM Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IC 5 517 \| 517 · IR 35 2367 \| 2367	9:34 AM Lausanne station	2h26	12:00 PM Zurich Altstetten	1 change
IC 5 517 \| 517 · RE 48 4920 \| 4920	9:34 AM Lausanne station	2h36	12:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
IC 5 517 \| 517	9:34 AM Lausanne station	2h22	11:56 AM Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IR 15 2515 \| 2515 · IC 81 815 \| 815 · RE 48 4920 \| 4920	9:40 AM Lausanne station	2h30	12:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2 changes
IR 15 2515 \| 2515 · IC 81 815 \| 815	9:40 AM Lausanne station	2h18	11:58 AM Zurich HB	1 change
IR 15 2515 \| 2515 · IC 81 815 \| 815 · S 5 18544 \| 18544	9:40 AM Lausanne station	2h34	12:14 PM Zurich Altstetten	2 changes
IC 1 715 \| 715	10:17 AM Lausanne station	2h11	12:28 PM Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IC 1 715 \| 715	10:17 AM Lausanne station	2h25	12:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon	0 changesdirect
IC 1 715 \| 715 · S 5 18546 \| 18546	10:17 AM Lausanne station	2h27	12:44 PM Zurich Altstetten	1 change
IC 5 519 \| 519	10:34 AM Lausanne station	2h22	12:56 PM Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IC 5 519 \| 519 · RE 48 4922 \| 4922	10:34 AM Lausanne station	2h36	1:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
IC 5 519 \| 519 · IR 35 2369 \| 2369	10:34 AM Lausanne station	2h26	1:00 PM Zurich Altstetten	1 change
IR 15 2517 \| 2517 · IC 8 817 \| 817 · RE 48 4922 \| 4922	10:40 AM Lausanne station	2h30	1:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2 changes
IR 15 2517 \| 2517 · IC 8 817 \| 817	10:40 AM Lausanne station	2h18	12:58 PM Zurich HB	1 change
IR 15 2517 \| 2517 · IC 8 817 \| 817 · S 5 18548 \| 18548	10:40 AM Lausanne station	2h34	1:14 PM Zurich Altstetten	2 changes
IC 1 717 \| 717	11:17 AM Lausanne station	2h25	1:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon	0 changesdirect
IC 1 717 \| 717	11:17 AM Lausanne station	2h11	1:28 PM Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IC 1 717 \| 717 · S 5 18550 \| 18550	11:17 AM Lausanne station	2h27	1:44 PM Zurich Altstetten	1 change
IC 5 521 \| 521 · RE 48 4924 \| 4924	11:34 AM Lausanne station	2h36	2:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
IC 5 521 \| 521	11:34 AM Lausanne station	2h22	1:56 PM Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IC 5 521 \| 521 · IR 35 2371 \| 2371	11:34 AM Lausanne station	2h26	2:00 PM Zurich Altstetten	1 change
IR 15 2519 \| 2519 · IC 81 819 \| 819 · RE 48 4924 \| 4924	11:40 AM Lausanne station	2h30	2:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2 changes
IR 15 2519 \| 2519 · IC 81 819 \| 819	11:40 AM Lausanne station	2h18	1:58 PM Zurich HB	1 change
IR 15 2519 \| 2519 · IC 81 819 \| 819 · S 5 18552 \| 18552	11:40 AM Lausanne station	2h34	2:14 PM Zurich Altstetten	2 changes
IC 1 719 \| 719	12:17 PM Lausanne station	2h25	2:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon	0 changesdirect
IC 1 719 \| 719	12:17 PM Lausanne station	2h11	2:28 PM Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IC 1 719 \| 719 · S 5 18554 \| 18554	12:17 PM Lausanne station	2h27	2:44 PM Zurich Altstetten	1 change
IC 5 523 \| 523	12:34 PM Lausanne station	2h22	2:56 PM Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IC 5 523 \| 523 · RE 48 4926 \| 4926	12:34 PM Lausanne station	2h36	3:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
IC 5 523 \| 523 · IR 35 2373 \| 2373	12:34 PM Lausanne station	2h26	3:00 PM Zurich Altstetten	1 change
IR 15 2521 \| 2521 · IC 8 821 \| 821 · RE 48 4926 \| 4926	12:40 PM Lausanne station	2h30	3:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2 changes
IR 15 2521 \| 2521 · IC 8 821 \| 821 · S 5 18556 \| 18556	12:40 PM Lausanne station	2h34	3:14 PM Zurich Altstetten	2 changes
IR 15 2521 \| 2521 · IC 8 821 \| 821	12:40 PM Lausanne station	2h18	2:58 PM Zurich HB	1 change
IC 1 721 \| 721	1:17 PM Lausanne station	2h11	3:28 PM Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IC 1 721 \| 721 · S 5 18558 \| 18558	1:17 PM Lausanne station	2h27	3:44 PM Zurich Altstetten	1 change
IC 1 721 \| 721	1:17 PM Lausanne station	2h25	3:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon	0 changesdirect
IC 5 525 \| 525 · RE 48 4928 \| 4928	1:34 PM Lausanne station	2h36	4:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
IC 5 525 \| 525 · IR 35 2375 \| 2375	1:34 PM Lausanne station	2h26	4:00 PM Zurich Altstetten	1 change
IC 5 525 \| 525	1:34 PM Lausanne station	2h22	3:56 PM Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IR 15 2523 \| 2523 · IC 81 823 \| 823 · RE 48 4928 \| 4928	1:40 PM Lausanne station	2h30	4:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2 changes
IR 15 2523 \| 2523 · IC 81 823 \| 823 · S 5 18560 \| 18560	1:40 PM Lausanne station	2h34	4:14 PM Zurich Altstetten	2 changes
IR 15 2523 \| 2523 · IC 81 823 \| 823	1:40 PM Lausanne station	2h18	3:58 PM Zurich HB	1 change
IC 1 723 \| 723	2:17 PM Lausanne station	2h25	4:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon	0 changesdirect
IC 1 723 \| 723	2:17 PM Lausanne station	2h11	4:28 PM Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IC 1 723 \| 723 · S 5 18562 \| 18562	2:17 PM Lausanne station	2h27	4:44 PM Zurich Altstetten	1 change
IC 5 527 \| 527 · RE 48 4930 \| 4930	2:34 PM Lausanne station	2h36	5:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
IC 5 527 \| 527 · IR 35 2377 \| 2377	2:34 PM Lausanne station	2h26	5:00 PM Zurich Altstetten	1 change
IC 5 527 \| 527	2:34 PM Lausanne station	2h22	4:56 PM Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IR 15 2525 \| 2525 · IC 8 825 \| 825 · RE 48 4930 \| 4930	2:40 PM Lausanne station	2h30	5:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2 changes
IR 15 2525 \| 2525 · IC 8 825 \| 825 · S 5 18564 \| 18564	2:40 PM Lausanne station	2h34	5:14 PM Zurich Altstetten	2 changes
IR 15 2525 \| 2525 · IC 8 825 \| 825	2:40 PM Lausanne station	2h18	4:58 PM Zurich HB	1 change
IC 1 725 \| 725	3:17 PM Lausanne station	2h25	5:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon	0 changesdirect
IC 1 725 \| 725	3:17 PM Lausanne station	2h11	5:28 PM Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IC 1 725 \| 725 · S 5 18566 \| 18566	3:17 PM Lausanne station	2h27	5:44 PM Zurich Altstetten	1 change
IC 5 529 \| 529 · RE 48 4932 \| 4932	3:34 PM Lausanne station	2h36	6:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
IC 5 529 \| 529	3:34 PM Lausanne station	2h22	5:56 PM Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IC 5 529 \| 529 · IR 35 2379 \| 2379	3:34 PM Lausanne station	2h26	6:00 PM Zurich Altstetten	1 change
IR 15 2527 \| 2527 · IC 81 827 \| 827 · RE 48 4932 \| 4932	3:40 PM Lausanne station	2h30	6:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2 changes
IR 15 2527 \| 2527 · IC 81 827 \| 827	3:40 PM Lausanne station	2h18	5:58 PM Zurich HB	1 change
IR 15 2527 \| 2527 · IC 81 827 \| 827 · S 5 18568 \| 18568	3:40 PM Lausanne station	2h34	6:14 PM Zurich Altstetten	2 changes
IC 1 727 \| 727 · S 5 18570 \| 18570	4:17 PM Lausanne station	2h27	6:44 PM Zurich Altstetten	1 change
IC 1 727 \| 727	4:17 PM Lausanne station	2h11	6:28 PM Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IC 1 727 \| 727	4:17 PM Lausanne station	2h25	6:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon	0 changesdirect
9270 · 9223	4:19 PM Lausanne station	6h41	11:00 PM Zurich HB	1 change
IC 5 531 \| 531 · RE 48 4934 \| 4934	4:34 PM Lausanne station	2h36	7:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
IC 5 531 \| 531 · IR 35 2381 \| 2381	4:34 PM Lausanne station	2h26	7:00 PM Zurich Altstetten	1 change
IC 5 531 \| 531	4:34 PM Lausanne station	2h22	6:56 PM Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Lausanne to Zurich?

The best time to book your train from Lausanne to Zurich is 35 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Lausanne to Zurich route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Lausanne to Zurich per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Lausanne to Zurich.

Trains

from 51S$

Flights

from 132S$

Journey information

Overview: Train from Lausanne to Zurich

Switzerland

Trains from Lausanne to Zurich run on average 25 times per day, taking around 4h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at 49S$ but you can travel from only 15S$ by coach.

There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 174 km distance in 2h 11m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from 15S$

Distance

174 km

Average train duration

4h 24m

Cheapest ticket price

49S$

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

2h 11m

First train

12:01 AM

Last train

11:57 PM

Cheapest Month

Nov

Cheapest Day

Sun

High Season

Jul - Sept

Low Season

Jan - Mar

Busiest Day

Sat

Least Busy Day

Thu

Best time to book

28 days

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from 15S$

Train companies: SBB, SNCF | TGV Lyria, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) from Lausanne to Zurich trainsSBB, SNCF | TGV Lyria, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) trains will get you between Lausanne and Zurich from 15S$. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

SBB

About

SBB is Switzerland’s national railway company, operating a wide range of train services including InterCity, InterRegio, RegioExpress, Regio, S-Bahn, and international InterCityExpress connections. InterCity trains reach speeds of up to 200 km/h for fast travel between major cities, while Regio trains provide slower, more frequent local services. Ticket options include Standard and First Class, as well as passes and discounts such as the Swiss Travel Pass, Half-Fare Card, and Super Saver tickets. Onboard amenities may feature Wi-Fi, power outlets, and restaurant cars. Popular routes include Zurich–Geneva, Basel–Bern, and Geneva–Lausanne.

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

2h 11m

Cheapest Price

49S$

SBB frequency

24 a day

Luggage included

One piece of hand luggage and one larger piece of luggage included in ticket price

Luggage storage

Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas at ends of carriages

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation possible according to ticket type conditions

Refund

Full refund provided for canceled trains

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Restaurant cars on long-distance trains, bistro service available. First class receives at-seat service

Seat reservation

Seat reservations optional in 2nd class for fee, included in 1st class tickets

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance services available with advance notice

Pets

Small pets in carriers travel free. Large dogs require half-price ticket. Guide dogs travel free

Quiet zone

SNCF | TGV Lyria

About

TGV Lyria is a high-speed train service connecting France and Switzerland, a joint venture between SNCF (French National Railway Company) and SBB (Swiss Federal Railways). These trains operate daily, offering up to 17 return journeys between the two countries. Key destinations include Paris, Dijon, Geneva, Lausanne, Zurich, and Basel, with seasonal services to Marseille, Aix-en-Provence, and Avignon. TGV Lyria offers three travel classes: Standard, Première, and Première Signature, each with varying levels of comfort and services like Wi-Fi and catering options.

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

6h 7m

Cheapest Price

214S$

SNCF | TGV Lyria frequency

2 a day

Luggage included

1 piece of hand luggage and 2 pieces of luggage per person

Luggage storage

Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, between seats

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation policies vary by ticket type

Refund

Full refund if train is cancelled by operator

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Restaurant car with full meals, at-seat service in First Class, Café-bar for snacks and drinks

Seat reservation

First Class: Included in ticket price. Second Class: Optional, additional fee

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, boarding assistance available

Pets

Small pets in carriers travel free. Large dogs require paid ticket. Guide dogs travel free

Quiet zone

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

2h 11m

Cheapest Price

110S$

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) frequency

25 a day

FAQs: Lausanne to Zurich train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lausanne to Zurich 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 Zurich, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Cheap train tickets from Lausanne to Zurich can start from as little as 49S$ when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Lausanne to Zurich is 68S$; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Lausanne to Zurich is 2h 11m to travel the 174 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.

The earliest train from Lausanne to Zurich leaves at 12:01 am. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The latest train from Lausanne to Zurich leaves at 11:57 pm.

Yes, there are 8 direct trains a day from Lausanne to Zurich with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS). Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

Yes, there are multiple high-speed train options for your journey from Lausanne to Zurich. You can choose between SNCF | TGV Lyria. SNCF | TGV Lyria trains take around 6h 7m

When taking a train from Lausanne to Zurich, you can count on SBB, SNCF | TGV Lyria, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) for the best way to get you to Zurich. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Lausanne and Zurich and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

A trip to Zurich from Lausanne is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2h 11m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Lausanne to Zurich is November.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Lausanne and Zurich including taking a train, coach and flight.

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Important Stations and Airports in Lausanne and Zurich

Lausanne

Zurich

The major train station for departures in Lausanne is Lausanne. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Lausanne for your trip from Lausanne to Zurich.

Lausanne

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lounge

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

Information Desk

Luggage Carts

information

Address

Place de la Gare 5, 1003 Lausanne, Switzerland

Phone Number

+41 51 225 78 00

Ticket Office Hours

6:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday

Number of platforms

Wifi

Free

Parking

The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Rue du Simplon

Dining

Cafe du Grutli
Le Chalet Suisse

Taxis

Outside the main entrance

Accessibility

Ramps

CHF 1

Hotel

Beau-Rivage Palace
Lausanne Palace
Hotel Continental

Lounge

Located in the main hall

Lost and Found Office

Located in the main hall

Bike Parking

440 places, covered

Car Rental

Avis
Europcar
Hertz

Information Desk

Located in the main hall

Luggage Carts

Free

Station Plan

Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for trains to France, Germany, Italy, and regional destinations
Hall 2: Metro connections

Public transport options for Lausanne

Metro: Line M2
Bus: Several lines available
Tram: Line T1

Lausanne-Flon, pl. de l'Europe Accessibility

Amenities at train station

Accessibility

information

Address

Rue du Pont, 1003 Lausanne, Switzerland

Lausanne, Ouchy-Olympique Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

information

Distance to city center

1 km

The major train station for arrivals in Zurich is Zürich HB. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Zürich HB for your journey to Zurich from Lausanne.

Zürich HB

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Shower

Lounge

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

Information Desk

Luggage Carts

information

Address

Bahnhofplatz, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland

Phone Number

+41 51 220 11 11

Ticket Office Hours

6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday

Distance to city center

1 km

Number of platforms

Wifi

Free

Parking

The car park is open 24/7. Access via Gessnerallee and Sihlquai

Dining

Restaurant Au Premier
Brasserie Federal

Taxis

Outside the main entrance

Accessibility

Elevators, ramps, restrooms

CHF 2

Hotel

Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich
Hotel St. Gotthard
Central Plaza Hotel

Shower

Cost CHF 12

Lounge

Located in the main hall

Lost and Found Office

Located in the main hall

Bike Parking

1,300 places, mostly covered

Car Rental

Avis
Europcar
Hertz

Information Desk

Located in the main hall

Luggage Carts

Free

Station Plan

Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 3-18 for long-distance trains
Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 21-24
Hall 3: underground S-Bahn platforms 41-44

Public transport options for Zürich HB

Tram: Lines 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14
Bus: Several lines available
S-Bahn: Lines S2, S3, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S11, S12, S15, S16, S24

Zürich Oerlikon Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

Information Desk

Luggage Carts

information

Address

Oerlikon, Zurich, Switzerland

Phone Number

+41 900 300 300

Ticket Office Hours

6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday

Distance to city center

5 km

Number of platforms

Wifi

Free

Parking

The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Andreasstrasse and Franklinstrasse

Dining

Negishi Sushi Bar
Le Muh

Taxis

Outside the main entrance

Accessibility

Elevators, ramps, restrooms

CHF 2

Hotel

Courtyard Zurich North
Swissotel Zurich
Hotel Sternen Oerlikon

Lost and Found Office

Located in the main hall

Bike Parking

72 places, 60 places

Car Rental

Avis
Europcar

Information Desk

Located in the main hall

Luggage Carts

Free

Station Plan

Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for S-Bahn trains
Hall 2: platform 5-8 for regional and long-distance trains

Public transport options for Zürich Oerlikon

Tram: Line 10, Line 11
Bus: Several lines available
S-Bahn: Lines S2, S6, S7, S8, S9, S14, S16, S19, S24

Zürich Altstetten Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

Information Desk

Luggage Carts

information

Address

Zürich Altstetten railway station, Altstetten, Zurich, Switzerland

Ticket Office Hours

6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday

Distance to city center

5 km

Number of platforms

Wifi

Free

Parking

Parking is available 24/7 with access from the main road

Dining

Restaurant Markthalle
Restaurant LaSalle

Taxis

Outside the main entrance

Accessibility

Elevators

CHF 1

Hotel

Placid Hotel Zurich
Best Western Hotel Spirgarten
H+ Hotel Zürich

Lost and Found Office

Located in the main hall

Bike Parking

240 places, covered

Car Rental

Europcar
Hertz

Information Desk

Located in the main hall

Luggage Carts

Free

Station Plan

Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for S-Bahn and regional trains
Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area

Public transport options for Zürich Altstetten

S-Bahn: Lines S3, S9, S12, S15
Tram: Line 4
Bus: Several lines available

Zürich Stadelhofen Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

Information Desk

Luggage Carts

information

Address

Stadelhoferstrasse 8, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland

Phone Number

+41 900 300 300

Ticket Office Hours

6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday

Number of platforms

Wifi

Free

Parking

The car park is open 7 days a week. Access is available from Mühlebachstrasse

Dining

Outback Lodge
Tibits

Taxis

Outside the main entrance

Accessibility

Ramps, restrooms

CHF 2

Hotel

Hotel Opera Zurich
Small Luxury Hotel Ambassador Zurich
Hotel Seehof

Lost and Found Office

Located in the main hall

Bike Parking

1000 places, covered

Car Rental

Europcar
Hertz

Information Desk

Located in the main hall

Luggage Carts

Free

Station Plan

Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for S-Bahn trains
Hall 2: platform 4 for regional trains

Public transport options for Zürich Stadelhofen

Tram: Line 11, Line 15
Bus: Several lines available
S-Bahn: Lines S3, S5, S6, S7, S9, S12, S16

Zürich Hardbrücke Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Parking

Dining

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Information Desk

Luggage Carts

information

Address

Zürich Hardplatz, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland

Phone Number

+41 51 225 78 00

Ticket Office Hours

6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday

Distance to city center

3 km

Number of platforms

Wifi

Free

Parking

Parking available nearby with several parking options

Dining

Brisket Southern BBQ & Bar
Les Halles

Taxis

Outside the main entrance

Accessibility

Ramps, restrooms

CHF 1

Hotel

25hours Hotel Zürich West
Sheraton Zürich Hotel
Novotel Zurich City West

Bike Parking

800 places, covered

Information Desk

Located on the main concourse

Luggage Carts

Free

Station Plan

Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-8 for S-Bahn and regional trains

Public transport options for Zürich Hardbrücke

Tram: Line 4, Line 8
Bus: Several lines available
S-Bahn: Lines S3, S5, S6, S7, S9, S11, S12, S15, S16, S24

Zürich, Altstetterplatz Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

information

Address

8048 Zürich, Switzerland

Distance to city center

5 km

Zürich Manegg Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Bike Parking

Luggage Carts

information

Address

Zürich Manegg railway station, Zurich, Switzerland

Distance to city center

3 km

Number of platforms

Parking

Parking is available near the station, typically used by commuters

Taxis

Outside the main entrance

Accessibility

Elevators, ramps

Hotel

MEININGER Hotel Zürich Greencity
Hotel Uto Kulm

Bike Parking

56 places, covered

Luggage Carts

Free

Station Plan

The station is a small suburban station with basic facilities, primarily serving the Sihltal line.

Public transport options for Zürich Manegg

S-Bahn: S4
Bus: Several local bus lines available

Zürich Tiefenbrunnen Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

Accessibility

Hotel

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

information

Address

8008 Zürich, Switzerland

Distance to city center

2 km

Zürich Selnau Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

information

Address

8001 Zürich, Switzerland

Distance to city center

1 km

Zürich Giesshübel Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

information

Address

8045 Zürich, Switzerland

Distance to city center

2 km

Zürich Affoltern Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

information

Address

8046 Zürich, Switzerland

Distance to city center

6 km

Zürich Balgrist Accessibility

Amenities at train station

Accessibility

information

Address

8008 Zürich, Switzerland

Distance to city center

2 km

Zürich Brunau Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

ATM

Accessibility

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

information

Address

8002 Zürich, Switzerland

Distance to city center

2 km

Zürich, Schaffhauserstrasse (Oerlikon Bahnhof Ost) Accessibility

Amenities at train station

Accessibility

information

Address

Hofwiesenstrasse 369, 8050 Zürich, Switzerland

Phone Number

+41 848 446 688

Distance to city center

5 km

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