Amsterdam to Lausanne train with Deutsche Bahn (IC,ICE,EC,RE,RB)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Amsterdam to Lausanne

Showing times and prices for Jun 16

Cheapest price

$192

Average price

$192

Fastest journey

8 h 56 m

Average duration

8 h 56 m

Trains per day

Distance

663 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Amsterdam to Lausanne will cost around $192 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $192.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Amsterdam to Lausanne without transferring at least 3 times.

ICE 225 · ICE 73 · EC 173 · IC 526

08:30AM8h56

Amsterdam Centraal

05:26PMLausanne station

$1921One-way

3 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Amsterdam to Lausanne

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Lausanne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €48. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 41m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg.

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Most popular Train	Flight	Bus
€165 Average price	€147 Average price	€75 Average price Cheapest
9h 54m Average duration 9h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	4h 41m Average duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*	19h 1m Average duration 18h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest	2.0 - 4.0kg CO2 emissions	0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

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

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Amsterdam to Lausanne

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Switzerland

Trains from Amsterdam to Lausanne run on average 3 times per day, taking around 9h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $80 (€65) but you can travel from only $59 (€48) by bus.

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

Bus from $59 (€48)

Distance

411 miles (663 km)

Average train duration

9h 24m

Cheapest ticket price

$80 (€65)

Trains per day

Fastest train

8h 56m

First train

00:04

Last train

23:44

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $59 (€48)

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, BSB and Thalys from Amsterdam to Lausanne trains

Travel to Lausanne from Amsterdam from $98 (€80) with Omio’s train partners Deutsche Bahn, BSB and Thalys! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable trip for you.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main provider of train services and makes on average about 40,000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of trains includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Amsterdam to Lausanne train.

Deutsche Bahn from Amsterdam to Lausanne train information:

Average Duration: 9 h 8 min
Cheapest Price: $98

Thalys is a high-speed train company with trains to Lausanne from Amsterdam based in France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany. It operates a fleet of modern, comfortable trains that travel at speeds of up to 300 km/h. Thalys offers a variety of ticket types, including Standard, Comfort and Premium, each with its own set of benefits. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power outlets, a bistro car and a selection of newspapers and magazines. The most popular routes for Thalys are Paris to Brussels, Amsterdam and Cologne.

Train information from Amsterdam to Lausanne with Thalys:

Average Duration: 7 h 22 min
Cheapest Price: $491
Thalys frequency: 4 a day

FAQs: Trains from Amsterdam to Lausanne

FAQs: Travel by train from Amsterdam to Lausanne easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Amsterdam to Lausanne.

Cheap train tickets from Amsterdam to Lausanne can start from as little as $74 (€60) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Amsterdam to Lausanne is $205 (€167); 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 Amsterdam to Lausanne is 9 h 38 min to travel the 411 mile (663 km) long trip, with around there are 8 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Amsterdam to Lausanne leaves at 12: 14 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Amsterdam to Lausanne leaves at 11: 47 PM.

There are 8 trains a day from Amsterdam to Lausanne which require at least one change with Deutsche Bahn or Eurostar. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Yes, there's a high-speed train to Lausanne. Take the fast train with Eurostar from Amsterdam to Lausanne.

The high-speed Eurostar train from Amsterdam to Lausanne takes around 7 h 29 min.

For the route from Amsterdam to Lausanne you can take a train with Deutsche Bahn or Eurostar. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services between Amsterdam and Lausanne on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 11: 47 PM.

The cheapest month for a train from Amsterdam to Lausanne is October.

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