- Must visit
Musée cantonal des Beaux-Arts Lausanne (MCBA)
Flagship art museum in the Plateforme 10 district, with major Swiss and international works from past centuries to today.
Cheapest price
$27
Average price
$30
Fastest journey
1 h 9 m
Average duration
1 h 13 m
Trains per day
28
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 traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bern to Lausanne will cost around $30 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $27.
Of the 28 trains that leave Bern for Lausanne on Wed, Aug 12, 28 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 12 the direct trains cover the 79 km distance in an average of 1 h 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 9 m .
On Wed, Aug 12 the slowest trains will take 1 h 15 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 1 714 | 714
IC 1 712 | 712
IC 1 734 | 734
IC 1 732 | 732
IR 15 2520 | 2520
IC 1 734 | 734
IC 1 732 | 732
IC 1 710 | 710
IC 1 708 | 708
IC 1 716 | 716Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bern to Lausanne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $27, and a bus costs an average of $61.
Distance: 49 miles (79 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$38 Average price Cheapest | $62 Average price | $75 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 41m Average total duration 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bern to Lausanne:
A train is $25 (€20) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bern to Lausanne costing on average $62 (€51).
Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 11m.
The journey is about 2m faster (1h 11m by train vs 1h 13m by car) and roughly $37 (€30) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($38 (€31) vs $75 (€61)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Bern to Lausanne trains for today, Tuesday, August 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 1 718 | 718 | 1:34 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h15 | 2:49 PM Lausanne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 15 2522 | 2522 | 2:04 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h16 | 3:20 PM Lausanne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 720 | 720 | 2:34 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h15 | 3:49 PM Lausanne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 15 2524 | 2524 | 3:04 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h16 | 4:20 PM Lausanne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 722 | 722 | 3:34 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h15 | 4:49 PM Lausanne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 15 2526 | 2526 | 4:04 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h16 | 5:20 PM Lausanne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 724 | 724 | 4:34 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h15 | 5:49 PM Lausanne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 15 2528 | 2528 | 5:04 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h16 | 6:20 PM Lausanne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 726 | 726 | 5:34 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h15 | 6:49 PM Lausanne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 15 2530 | 2530 | 6:04 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h16 | 7:20 PM Lausanne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 728 | 728 | 6:34 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h15 | 7:49 PM Lausanne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 15 2532 | 2532 | 7:04 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h16 | 8:20 PM Lausanne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, August 12 | |||||
IR 15 2510 | 2510 | 8:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h16 | 9:20 AM Lausanne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 708 | 708 | 8:34 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h15 | 9:49 AM Lausanne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 15 2512 | 2512 | 9:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h16 | 10:20 AM Lausanne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 710 | 710 | 9:34 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h15 | 10:49 AM Lausanne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 15 2514 | 2514 | 10:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h16 | 11:20 AM Lausanne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 712 | 712 | 10:34 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h15 | 11:49 AM Lausanne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 15 2516 | 2516 | 11:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h16 | 12:20 PM Lausanne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 714 | 714 | 11:34 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h15 | 12:49 PM Lausanne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 15 2518 | 2518 | 12:04 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h16 | 1:20 PM Lausanne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 716 | 716 | 12:34 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h15 | 1:49 PM Lausanne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 15 2520 | 2520 | 1:04 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h16 | 2:20 PM Lausanne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Bern to Lausanne run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $27 (€22) 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 49 miles (79 km) distance in 1h 9m.
Distance 49 miles (79 km) |
Average train duration 1h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€22) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 9m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
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Discover the best of Lausanne — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Lausanne trip today.
Flagship art museum in the Plateforme 10 district, with major Swiss and international works from past centuries to today.
Olympic museum on the lakeside with torches, medals, athlete stories, and interactive displays. A global highlight for sports fans.
Art Brut pioneer museum founded from Jean Dubuffet's collection, showcasing powerful outsider art in an elegant historic mansion.
Iconic waterfront promenade with flower beds, harbor views, and Belle Époque hotels. Ideal for walking by Lake Geneva.
Lausanne's medieval core of steep lanes, stairs, and historic squares. Best area for atmosphere, architecture, and wandering on foot.
Historic market square below the cathedral, known for its fountain, terraces, and access to Lausanne's old-town lanes.
A bubbling cheese fondue from nearby Vaud, usually made with Gruyère and Vacherin. It is a classic social dish of French-speaking Switzerland.
Melted Raclette cheese scraped over potatoes, pickles, and onions. Strongly tied to western Switzerland and popular in Lausanne in colder months.
Leeks and potatoes cooked slowly with cream and butter, often served with sausage. It is one of the signature traditional dishes of the canton of Vaud.
Elegant lakeside fine dining led by a renowned chef. Known for refined seasonal cuisine, polished service, and a prestigious setting.
Traditional lakeside restaurant known for Lake Geneva fish, especially perch fillets, with classic regional cooking and water views.
Historic brasserie near the old town, famous for hearty Swiss classics, sausage dishes, and a lively traditional atmosphere.
Lausanne is costly even by European standards; hotels, dining, and local transit are pricier than in most nearby cities.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service; round up taxi fares and leave small change at cafes.
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Lausanne-Flon, Lausanne -> Lausanne Gare, Lausanne
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.

Most Bern to Lausanne trains use the Bern Hauptbahnhof to Lausanne station pair, with some services arriving at Lausanne, Ouchy-Olympique. 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.
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 options include: Restaurant Lötschberg, Tibits Bern Gurtengasse
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Bern Hauptbahnhof. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Bern Hauptbahnhof. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bern Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bern Hauptbahnhof: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bern Hauptbahnhof: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa, Hotel Savoy Bern, Best Western Plus Hotel Bern.
Bern, Bahnhof has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Bern, Bahnhof.
ATMs are available at Bern, Bahnhof.
Available at Bern, Bahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bern, Bahnhof: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bern, Bahnhof.
Bern Wankdorf is 2 km from Bern city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options include: Restaurant Wankdorf, Pizzeria Da Vinci
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Bern Wankdorf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Bern Wankdorf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bern Wankdorf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bern Wankdorf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bern Wankdorf: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Stay KooooK Bern Wankdorf, Novotel Bern Expo, Ibis Bern Expo.
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 options include: Cafe du Grutli, Le Chalet Suisse
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Lausanne. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Lausanne. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Lausanne: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lausanne: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lausanne: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Beau-Rivage Palace, Lausanne Palace, Hotel Continental.
Lausanne, Ouchy-Olympique is 1 km from Lausanne city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options are available at Lausanne, Ouchy-Olympique.
ATMs are available at Lausanne, Ouchy-Olympique.
Available at Lausanne, Ouchy-Olympique: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lausanne, Ouchy-Olympique: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lausanne, Ouchy-Olympique.
Lausanne-Flon, pl. de l'Europe has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lausanne-Flon, pl. de l'Europe.
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