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The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich to Lausanne

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 28 Sept

Cheapest price on 28 Sept

46RM

Average ticket price on 28 Sept

63RM

Fastest journey on 28 Sept

2 h 12 m

Average journey duration on 28 Sept

2 h 12 m

Trains on 28 Sept

128

Distance

174 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Zurich to Lausanne will cost around 63RM if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only 46RM.

Fast trains

On Mon, 28 Sept, we found 128 trains from Zurich to Lausanne, including 36 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 174 km distance in an average of 2 h 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 12 m .

The slowest trains will take 2 h 12 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 1 704 | 704
5:19 AM2h24
Zurich HB
7:43 AMLausanne station
46 RM1One-way
0 changes
IR 35 2362 | 2362 · IC 5 516 | 516
9:59 AM2h27
Zurich Altstetten
12:26 PMLausanne station
47 RM1One-way
1 change
IC 5 516 | 516
10:04 AM2h22
Zurich HB
12:26 PMLausanne station
47 RM1One-way
0 changes
IC 1 712 | 712
9:31 AM2h12
Zurich HB
11:43 AMLausanne station
48 RM1One-way
0 changes
IR 35 2364 | 2364 · IC 5 518 | 518
10:59 AM2h27
Zurich Altstetten
1:26 PMLausanne station
48 RM1One-way
1 change

Live departures

Zurich to Lausanne train times

The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Lausanne trains for today, Sunday, 27 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
S 11 19191 \| 19191 · IC 8 842 \| 842 · IR 15 2504 \| 2504	11:24 PM Zurich Altstetten	6h56	6:20 AM Lausanne station	2 changes
S 8 18891 \| 18891 · IC 8 842 \| 842 · IR 15 2504 \| 2504	11:30 PM Zürich Oerlikon	6h50	6:20 AM Lausanne station	2 changes
IC 8 842 \| 842 · IR 15 2504 \| 2504	11:44 PM Zurich HB	6h36	6:20 AM Lausanne station	1 change
S 9 18991 \| 18991 · IR 37 2290 \| 2290 · S 29 8994 \| 8994 · IR 17 2806 \| 2806	11:46 PM Zürich Oerlikon	7h34	7:20 AM Lausanne station	4 changes
S 9 18991 \| 18991 · IR 37 2290 \| 2290 · S 3 17312 \| 17312 · IC 51 506 \| 506	11:46 PM Zürich Oerlikon	7h40	7:26 AM Lausanne station	3 changes
IR 37 2290 \| 2290 · S 3 17312 \| 17312 · IC 51 506 \| 506	12:02 AM Zurich HB	7h24	7:26 AM Lausanne station	2 changes
S 11 19192 \| 19192 · S 29 8994 \| 8994 · IR 17 2806 \| 2806 · IR 15 2506 \| 2506	12:05 AM Zurich Altstetten	7h15	7:20 AM Lausanne station	3 changes
IR 16 2194 \| 2194 · S 29 8994 \| 8994 · IR 17 2806 \| 2806 · IR 15 2506 \| 2506	12:06 AM Zurich HB	7h14	7:20 AM Lausanne station	3 changes
S 11 19116 \| 19116 · IC 1 704 \| 704	5:05 AM Zurich Altstetten	2h38	7:43 AM Lausanne station	1 change
S 14 19416 \| 19416 · IC 1 704 \| 704	5:07 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2h36	7:43 AM Lausanne station	1 change
IC 1 704 \| 704	5:19 AM Zurich HB	2h24	7:43 AM Lausanne station	0 changesdirect
S 5 18519 \| 18519 · IC 8 804 \| 804 · IR 15 2508 \| 2508	5:46 AM Zurich Altstetten	2h34	8:20 AM Lausanne station	2 changes
S 9 18919 \| 18919 · IC 5 508 \| 508	5:46 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2h40	8:26 AM Lausanne station	1 change
S 9 18919 \| 18919 · IC 8 804 \| 804 · IR 15 2508 \| 2508	5:46 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2h34	8:20 AM Lausanne station	2 changes
IR 35 2354 \| 2354 · IC 5 508 \| 508	5:59 AM Zurich Altstetten	2h27	8:26 AM Lausanne station	1 change
IC 8 804 \| 804 · IR 15 2508 \| 2508	6:01 AM Zurich HB	2h19	8:20 AM Lausanne station	1 change
IC 5 508 \| 508	6:04 AM Zurich HB	2h22	8:26 AM Lausanne station	0 changesdirect
IC 1 706 \| 706	6:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2h28	8:43 AM Lausanne station	0 changesdirect
S 5 18521 \| 18521 · IC 1 706 \| 706	6:16 AM Zurich Altstetten	2h27	8:43 AM Lausanne station	1 change
S 9 18921 \| 18921 · IC 1 706 \| 706	6:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2h27	8:43 AM Lausanne station	1 change
IC 1 706 \| 706	6:31 AM Zurich HB	2h12	8:43 AM Lausanne station	0 changesdirect
S 5 18523 \| 18523 · IC 81 806 \| 806 · IR 15 2510 \| 2510	6:46 AM Zurich Altstetten	2h34	9:20 AM Lausanne station	2 changes
RE 48 4909 \| 4909 · IC 5 510 \| 510	6:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2h38	9:26 AM Lausanne station	1 change
RE 48 4909 \| 4909 · IC 81 806 \| 806 · IR 15 2510 \| 2510	6:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2h32	9:20 AM Lausanne station	2 changes
IR 35 2356 \| 2356 · IC 5 510 \| 510	6:59 AM Zurich Altstetten	2h27	9:26 AM Lausanne station	1 change
IC 81 806 \| 806 · IR 15 2510 \| 2510	7:01 AM Zurich HB	2h19	9:20 AM Lausanne station	1 change
IC 5 510 \| 510	7:04 AM Zurich HB	2h22	9:26 AM Lausanne station	0 changesdirect
IC 1 708 \| 708	7:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2h28	9:43 AM Lausanne station	0 changesdirect
S 9 18925 \| 18925 · IC 1 708 \| 708	7:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2h27	9:43 AM Lausanne station	1 change
S 5 18525 \| 18525 · IC 1 708 \| 708	7:16 AM Zurich Altstetten	2h27	9:43 AM Lausanne station	1 change
IC 1 708 \| 708	7:31 AM Zurich HB	2h12	9:43 AM Lausanne station	0 changesdirect
S 5 18527 \| 18527 · IC 8 808 \| 808 · IR 15 2512 \| 2512	7:46 AM Zurich Altstetten	2h34	10:20 AM Lausanne station	2 changes
RE 48 4911 \| 4911 · IC 5 512 \| 512	7:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2h38	10:26 AM Lausanne station	1 change
RE 48 4911 \| 4911 · IC 8 808 \| 808 · IR 15 2512 \| 2512	7:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2h32	10:20 AM Lausanne station	2 changes
IR 35 2358 \| 2358 · IC 5 512 \| 512	7:59 AM Zurich Altstetten	2h27	10:26 AM Lausanne station	1 change
IC 8 808 \| 808 · IR 15 2512 \| 2512	8:01 AM Zurich HB	2h19	10:20 AM Lausanne station	1 change
IC 5 512 \| 512	8:04 AM Zurich HB	2h22	10:26 AM Lausanne station	0 changesdirect
IC 1 710 \| 710	8:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2h28	10:43 AM Lausanne station	0 changesdirect
S 5 18529 \| 18529 · IC 1 710 \| 710	8:16 AM Zurich Altstetten	2h27	10:43 AM Lausanne station	1 change
S 9 18929 \| 18929 · IC 1 710 \| 710	8:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2h27	10:43 AM Lausanne station	1 change
IC 1 710 \| 710	8:31 AM Zurich HB	2h12	10:43 AM Lausanne station	0 changesdirect
S 5 18531 \| 18531 · IC 81 810 \| 810 · IR 15 2514 \| 2514	8:46 AM Zurich Altstetten	2h34	11:20 AM Lausanne station	2 changes
RE 48 4913 \| 4913 · IC 81 810 \| 810 · IR 15 2514 \| 2514	8:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2h32	11:20 AM Lausanne station	2 changes
RE 48 4913 \| 4913 · IC 5 514 \| 514	8:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2h38	11:26 AM Lausanne station	1 change
IR 35 2360 \| 2360 · IC 5 514 \| 514	8:59 AM Zurich Altstetten	2h27	11:26 AM Lausanne station	1 change
IC 81 810 \| 810 · IR 15 2514 \| 2514	9:01 AM Zurich HB	2h19	11:20 AM Lausanne station	1 change
IC 5 514 \| 514	9:04 AM Zurich HB	2h22	11:26 AM Lausanne station	0 changesdirect
IC 1 712 \| 712	9:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2h28	11:43 AM Lausanne station	0 changesdirect
S 5 18533 \| 18533 · IC 1 712 \| 712	9:16 AM Zurich Altstetten	2h27	11:43 AM Lausanne station	1 change
S 9 18933 \| 18933 · IC 1 712 \| 712	9:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2h27	11:43 AM Lausanne station	1 change
IC 1 712 \| 712	9:31 AM Zurich HB	2h12	11:43 AM Lausanne station	0 changesdirect
S 5 18535 \| 18535 · IC 8 812 \| 812 · IR 15 2516 \| 2516	9:46 AM Zurich Altstetten	2h34	12:20 PM Lausanne station	2 changes
RE 48 4915 \| 4915 · IC 8 812 \| 812 · IR 15 2516 \| 2516	9:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2h32	12:20 PM Lausanne station	2 changes
RE 48 4915 \| 4915 · IC 5 516 \| 516	9:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2h38	12:26 PM Lausanne station	1 change
IR 35 2362 \| 2362 · IC 5 516 \| 516	9:59 AM Zurich Altstetten	2h27	12:26 PM Lausanne station	1 change
IC 8 812 \| 812 · IR 15 2516 \| 2516	10:01 AM Zurich HB	2h19	12:20 PM Lausanne station	1 change
IC 5 516 \| 516	10:04 AM Zurich HB	2h22	12:26 PM Lausanne station	0 changesdirect
IC 1 714 \| 714	10:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2h28	12:43 PM Lausanne station	0 changesdirect
S 5 18537 \| 18537 · IC 1 714 \| 714	10:16 AM Zurich Altstetten	2h27	12:43 PM Lausanne station	1 change
S 9 18937 \| 18937 · IC 1 714 \| 714	10:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2h27	12:43 PM Lausanne station	1 change
IC 1 714 \| 714	10:31 AM Zurich HB	2h12	12:43 PM Lausanne station	0 changesdirect
S 5 18539 \| 18539 · IC 81 814 \| 814 · IR 15 2518 \| 2518	10:46 AM Zurich Altstetten	2h34	1:20 PM Lausanne station	2 changes
RE 48 4917 \| 4917 · IC 81 814 \| 814 · IR 15 2518 \| 2518	10:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2h32	1:20 PM Lausanne station	2 changes
RE 48 4917 \| 4917 · IC 5 518 \| 518	10:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2h38	1:26 PM Lausanne station	1 change
IR 35 2364 \| 2364 · IC 5 518 \| 518	10:59 AM Zurich Altstetten	2h27	1:26 PM Lausanne station	1 change
IC 81 814 \| 814 · IR 15 2518 \| 2518	11:01 AM Zurich HB	2h19	1:20 PM Lausanne station	1 change
IC 5 518 \| 518	11:04 AM Zurich HB	2h22	1:26 PM Lausanne station	0 changesdirect
IC 1 716 \| 716	11:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2h28	1:43 PM Lausanne station	0 changesdirect
S 5 18541 \| 18541 · IC 1 716 \| 716	11:16 AM Zurich Altstetten	2h27	1:43 PM Lausanne station	1 change
S 9 18941 \| 18941 · IC 1 716 \| 716	11:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2h27	1:43 PM Lausanne station	1 change
IC 1 716 \| 716	11:31 AM Zurich HB	2h12	1:43 PM Lausanne station	0 changesdirect
S 5 18543 \| 18543 · IC 8 816 \| 816 · IR 15 2520 \| 2520	11:46 AM Zurich Altstetten	2h34	2:20 PM Lausanne station	2 changes
RE 48 4919 \| 4919 · IC 5 520 \| 520	11:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2h38	2:26 PM Lausanne station	1 change
RE 48 4919 \| 4919 · IC 8 816 \| 816 · IR 15 2520 \| 2520	11:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2h32	2:20 PM Lausanne station	2 changes
IR 35 2366 \| 2366 · IC 5 520 \| 520	11:59 AM Zurich Altstetten	2h27	2:26 PM Lausanne station	1 change
IC 8 816 \| 816 · IR 15 2520 \| 2520	12:01 PM Zurich HB	2h19	2:20 PM Lausanne station	1 change
IC 5 520 \| 520	12:04 PM Zurich HB	2h22	2:26 PM Lausanne station	0 changesdirect
IC 1 718 \| 718	12:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2h28	2:43 PM Lausanne station	0 changesdirect
S 5 18545 \| 18545 · IC 1 718 \| 718	12:16 PM Zurich Altstetten	2h27	2:43 PM Lausanne station	1 change
S 9 18945 \| 18945 · IC 1 718 \| 718	12:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2h27	2:43 PM Lausanne station	1 change
IC 1 718 \| 718	12:31 PM Zurich HB	2h12	2:43 PM Lausanne station	0 changesdirect
S 5 18547 \| 18547 · IC 81 818 \| 818 · IR 15 2522 \| 2522	12:46 PM Zurich Altstetten	2h34	3:20 PM Lausanne station	2 changes
RE 48 4921 \| 4921 · IC 5 522 \| 522	12:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2h38	3:26 PM Lausanne station	1 change
RE 48 4921 \| 4921 · IC 81 818 \| 818 · IR 15 2522 \| 2522	12:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2h32	3:20 PM Lausanne station	2 changes
IR 35 2368 \| 2368 · IC 5 522 \| 522	12:59 PM Zurich Altstetten	2h27	3:26 PM Lausanne station	1 change
IC 81 818 \| 818 · IR 15 2522 \| 2522	1:01 PM Zurich HB	2h19	3:20 PM Lausanne station	1 change
IC 5 522 \| 522	1:04 PM Zurich HB	2h22	3:26 PM Lausanne station	0 changesdirect
IC 1 720 \| 720	1:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2h28	3:43 PM Lausanne station	0 changesdirect
S 5 18549 \| 18549 · IC 1 720 \| 720	1:16 PM Zurich Altstetten	2h27	3:43 PM Lausanne station	1 change
S 9 18949 \| 18949 · IC 1 720 \| 720	1:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2h27	3:43 PM Lausanne station	1 change
IC 1 720 \| 720	1:31 PM Zurich HB	2h12	3:43 PM Lausanne station	0 changesdirect
S 5 18551 \| 18551 · IC 8 820 \| 820 · IR 15 2524 \| 2524	1:46 PM Zurich Altstetten	2h34	4:20 PM Lausanne station	2 changes
RE 48 4923 \| 4923 · IC 5 524 \| 524	1:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2h38	4:26 PM Lausanne station	1 change
RE 48 4923 \| 4923 · IC 8 820 \| 820 · IR 15 2524 \| 2524	1:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2h32	4:20 PM Lausanne station	2 changes
IR 35 2370 \| 2370 · IC 5 524 \| 524	1:59 PM Zurich Altstetten	2h27	4:26 PM Lausanne station	1 change
IC 8 820 \| 820 · IR 15 2524 \| 2524	2:01 PM Zurich HB	2h19	4:20 PM Lausanne station	1 change
IC 5 524 \| 524	2:04 PM Zurich HB	2h22	4:26 PM Lausanne station	0 changesdirect
IC 1 722 \| 722	2:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2h28	4:43 PM Lausanne station	0 changesdirect
S 5 18553 \| 18553 · IC 1 722 \| 722	2:16 PM Zurich Altstetten	2h27	4:43 PM Lausanne station	1 change
S 9 18953 \| 18953 · IC 1 722 \| 722	2:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2h27	4:43 PM Lausanne station	1 change
IC 1 722 \| 722	2:31 PM Zurich HB	2h12	4:43 PM Lausanne station	0 changesdirect
S 5 18555 \| 18555 · IC 81 822 \| 822 · IR 15 2526 \| 2526	2:46 PM Zurich Altstetten	2h34	5:20 PM Lausanne station	2 changes
RE 48 4925 \| 4925 · IC 81 822 \| 822 · IR 15 2526 \| 2526	2:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2h32	5:20 PM Lausanne station	2 changes
RE 48 4925 \| 4925 · IC 5 526 \| 526	2:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2h38	5:26 PM Lausanne station	1 change
IR 35 2372 \| 2372 · IC 5 526 \| 526	2:59 PM Zurich Altstetten	2h27	5:26 PM Lausanne station	1 change
IC 81 822 \| 822 · IR 15 2526 \| 2526	3:01 PM Zurich HB	2h19	5:20 PM Lausanne station	1 change
IC 5 526 \| 526	3:04 PM Zurich HB	2h22	5:26 PM Lausanne station	0 changesdirect
IC 1 724 \| 724	3:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2h28	5:43 PM Lausanne station	0 changesdirect
S 5 18557 \| 18557 · IC 1 724 \| 724	3:16 PM Zurich Altstetten	2h27	5:43 PM Lausanne station	1 change
S 9 18957 \| 18957 · IC 1 724 \| 724	3:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2h27	5:43 PM Lausanne station	1 change
IC 1 724 \| 724	3:31 PM Zurich HB	2h12	5:43 PM Lausanne station	0 changesdirect
9226 · 9277	3:34 PM Zurich HB	6h05	9:39 PM Lausanne station	1 change
S 5 18559 \| 18559 · IC 8 824 \| 824 · IR 15 2528 \| 2528	3:46 PM Zurich Altstetten	2h34	6:20 PM Lausanne station	2 changes
RE 48 4927 \| 4927 · IC 5 528 \| 528	3:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2h38	6:26 PM Lausanne station	1 change
RE 48 4927 \| 4927 · IC 8 824 \| 824 · IR 15 2528 \| 2528	3:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2h32	6:20 PM Lausanne station	2 changes
IR 35 2374 \| 2374 · IC 5 528 \| 528	3:59 PM Zurich Altstetten	2h27	6:26 PM Lausanne station	1 change
IC 8 824 \| 824 · IR 15 2528 \| 2528	4:01 PM Zurich HB	2h19	6:20 PM Lausanne station	1 change
IC 5 528 \| 528	4:04 PM Zurich HB	2h22	6:26 PM Lausanne station	0 changesdirect
IC 1 726 \| 726	4:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2h28	6:43 PM Lausanne station	0 changesdirect
S 5 18561 \| 18561 · IC 1 726 \| 726	4:16 PM Zurich Altstetten	2h27	6:43 PM Lausanne station	1 change
S 9 18961 \| 18961 · IC 1 726 \| 726	4:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2h27	6:43 PM Lausanne station	1 change
IC 1 726 \| 726	4:31 PM Zurich HB	2h12	6:43 PM Lausanne station	0 changesdirect
S 5 18563 \| 18563 · IC 81 826 \| 826 · IR 15 2530 \| 2530	4:46 PM Zurich Altstetten	2h34	7:20 PM Lausanne station	2 changes
RE 48 4929 \| 4929 · IC 81 826 \| 826 · IR 15 2530 \| 2530	4:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2h32	7:20 PM Lausanne station	2 changes
RE 48 4929 \| 4929 · IC 5 530 \| 530	4:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2h38	7:26 PM Lausanne station	1 change
IR 35 2376 \| 2376 · IC 5 530 \| 530	4:59 PM Zurich Altstetten	2h27	7:26 PM Lausanne station	1 change
IC 81 826 \| 826 · IR 15 2530 \| 2530	5:01 PM Zurich HB	2h19	7:20 PM Lausanne station	1 change
IC 5 530 \| 530	5:04 PM Zurich HB	2h22	7:26 PM Lausanne station	0 changesdirect
S 5 18565 \| 18565 · IC 1 728 \| 728	5:16 PM Zurich Altstetten	2h27	7:43 PM Lausanne station	1 change
IC 1 728 \| 728	5:31 PM Zurich HB	2h12	7:43 PM Lausanne station	0 changesdirect
S 5 18567 \| 18567 · IC 8 828 \| 828 · IR 15 2532 \| 2532	5:46 PM Zurich Altstetten	2h34	8:20 PM Lausanne station	2 changes
IR 35 2378 \| 2378 · IC 5 532 \| 532	5:59 PM Zurich Altstetten	2h27	8:26 PM Lausanne station	1 change
IC 8 828 \| 828 · IR 15 2532 \| 2532	6:01 PM Zurich HB	2h19	8:20 PM Lausanne station	1 change
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Zurich to Lausanne

Switzerland

Trains from Zurich to Lausanne run on average 24 times per day, taking around 2h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at 42RM if you book in advance.

There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 174 km distance in 2h 10m.

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

Distance

174 km

Average train duration

2h 27m

Cheapest ticket price

42RM

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

2h 10m

First train

12:02 AM

Last train

11:54 PM

Cheapest Month

Aug

Cheapest Day

Sun

High Season

Jul - Sept

Low Season

Jan - Mar

Busiest Day

Wed

Least Busy Day

Sun

Best time to book

35 days

Price information

Train companies: SBB, SNCF | TGV Lyria from Zurich to Lausanne trainsSBB, SNCF | TGV Lyria trains will get you between Zurich and Lausanne from 42RM. 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 SBB Duration

2h 10m

Cheapest SBB Price

42RM

SBB frequency

16 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 SNCF | TGV Lyria Duration

4h 29m

Cheapest SNCF | TGV Lyria Price

53RM

SNCF | TGV Lyria frequency

1 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

FAQs: Zurich to Lausanne train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich 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.

Cheap train tickets from Zurich to Lausanne can start from as little as 42RM when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Zurich to Lausanne is 69RM; 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 Zurich to Lausanne is 2h 10m 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 Zurich to Lausanne leaves at 12:02 am. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The latest train from Zurich to Lausanne leaves at 11:54 pm.

Yes, there are 7 direct trains a day from Zurich to Lausanne with SBB. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

Yes, there are multiple high-speed train options for your journey from Zurich to Lausanne. You can choose between SNCF | TGV Lyria. SNCF | TGV Lyria trains take around 4h 29m

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

A trip to Lausanne from Zurich is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2h 10m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

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

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Important Stations and Airports in Zurich and Lausanne

Most Zurich to Lausanne trains use the Zürich HB to Lausanne station pair. Use this guide to compare Zurich and Lausanne train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Zurich

Arrival train stations in Lausanne

Which Zurich station do trains to Lausanne leave from?

Trains from Zurich to Lausanne leave from Zürich HB. The station is 2 km from Zurich city centre at Bahnhofplatz, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland.

Zürich HBBahnhofplatz, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland+41 51 220 11 11 Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Zürich HB from Zurich city centre

Zürich HB is 1 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainS, 9 · 3m · 3RM · every ~3 min

S11, Sn11, S12, S15, S16, Sn1, Sn, S20, S23, S3, S5, Sn5, S6, Sn6, S7, Sn7, S9, Sn9, S · 3m · 1RM · every ~43 min

Bus31, 33 · 5m · 2RM · every ~16 min

N4, N5, N91 · 5m · 2RM

Tram11, 15, 4 · 8m · 2RM · every ~19 min

Zürich HB train station facilities and services

Zürich HB 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: Restaurant Au Premier, Brasserie Federal

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free. ATMs are available in the train station.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Zürich HB. Information desks are located in the main hall.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Zürich HB. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Zürich HB: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Zürich HB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich HB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich, Hotel St. Gotthard, Central Plaza Hotel.

Zürich OerlikonOerlikon, Zurich, Switzerland+41 900 300 300 Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Zürich Oerlikon from Zurich city centre

Zürich Oerlikon is 5 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainS8, S2, S24, Ir36, S14, Re48, S19, S, Ir13, Ic1, S21, S15, S9, Sn8, Ir, N1 · 4m · 2RM · every ~31 min

9, S · 12m · 4RM · every ~3 min

BusE · 13m · 3RM

N10 · 14m · 3RM

Tram10, 11, 17, 50, 51, 8 · 12m · 3RM · every ~19 min

Zürich Oerlikon train station facilities and services

Zürich Oerlikon 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: Negishi Sushi Bar, Le Muh

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free. ATMs are available in the train station.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Zürich Oerlikon. Information desks are located in the main hall.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Zürich Oerlikon. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Zürich Oerlikon: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Zürich Oerlikon: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Oerlikon: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Courtyard Zurich North, Swissotel Zurich, Hotel Sternen Oerlikon.

Zürich AltstettenZürich Altstetten railway station, Altstetten, Zurich, Switzerland Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Zürich Altstetten from Zurich city centre

Zürich Altstetten is 5 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainS5, S11, S12, Sn1, Sn5, Sn11, Sn · 12m · 3RM · every ~14 min

Bus31 · 14m · 3RM · every ~16 min

N17, N1 · 18m · 3RM

31 · 22m · 3RM · every ~16 min

Tram51 · 14m · 3RM · every ~16 min

Zürich Altstetten train station facilities and services

Zürich Altstetten 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 Markthalle, Restaurant LaSalle

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free. ATMs are available in the train station.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Zürich Altstetten. Information desks are located in the main hall.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Zürich Altstetten. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Zürich Altstetten: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Zürich Altstetten: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Altstetten: Elevators.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Placid Hotel Zurich, Best Western Hotel Spirgarten, H+ Hotel Zürich.

Zürich StadelhofenStadelhoferstrasse 8, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland+41 900 300 300 Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Zürich Stadelhofen from Zurich city centre

TramLine 11, Line 15

BusSeveral lines available

S-BahnLines S3, S5, S6, S7, S9, S12, S16

Zürich Stadelhofen train station facilities and services

Zürich Stadelhofen 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: Outback Lodge, Tibits

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free. ATMs are available in the train station.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Zürich Stadelhofen. Information desks are located in the main hall.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Zürich Stadelhofen. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Zürich Stadelhofen: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Zürich Stadelhofen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Stadelhofen: Ramps, restrooms.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Hotel Opera Zurich, Small Luxury Hotel Ambassador Zurich, Hotel Seehof.

Zürich Selnau8001 Zürich, Switzerland Parking

City-centre transport

Getting to Zürich Selnau from Zurich city centre

Zürich Selnau is 1 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:

Bus31, 33 · 16m · 2RM · every ~17 min

Tram2, 4 · 13m · 2RM · every ~16 min

2, 4, 15, 11 · 15m · 2RM · every ~17 min

Zürich Selnau train station facilities and services

Zürich Selnau 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 and drink options are available at Zürich Selnau.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

ATMs are available at Zürich Selnau.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Zürich Selnau: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Zürich Selnau: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Selnau.

Zürich Giesshübel8045 Zürich, Switzerland Parking

City-centre transport

Getting to Zürich Giesshübel from Zurich city centre

Zürich Giesshübel is 2 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:

BusN5 · 10m · 3RM

Tram2, 4, 15, 11 · 18m · 6RM · every ~17 min

5 · 19m · 2RM · every ~12 min

Zürich Giesshübel train station facilities and services

Zürich Giesshübel 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 and drink options are available at Zürich Giesshübel.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

ATMs are available at Zürich Giesshübel.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Zürich Giesshübel: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Zürich Giesshübel: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Giesshübel.

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