- 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 on Sep 20
€140
Average ticket price on Sep 20
€259
Fastest journey on Sep 20
8 h 39 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
9 h 57 m
Trains on Sep 20
3
Distance
523 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Düsseldorf to Lausanne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Düsseldorf to Lausanne will cost around €259 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €140.
It's difficult to get from Düsseldorf to Lausanne without transferring at least once.
ICE 915 · IC 187 · IC 904
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9277Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Lausanne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €82 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 38m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €82, while a flight costs an average of €534.
Distance: 324 miles (523 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€106 Average price | €534 Average price | €82 Average price Cheapest | €163 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 29m Average total duration 6h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 13h 38m Average total duration 13h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.6 - 3.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Lausanne:
A bus is €24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Lausanne costing on average €106.
A bus is €453 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Lausanne costing on average €534.
Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 59m.
Bus takes on average 13h 8m.
The journey is about 42m faster (6h 59m by train vs 7h 41m by car) and roughly €57 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€106 vs €163). 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.
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 Düsseldorf to Lausanne trains for tomorrow, Sunday, September 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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ICE 915 · IC 187 · IC 904 | On time 9:04 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 8h39 | 5:43 PM Lausanne station | 2 transfers | |
9438+ 9277 | 10:03 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 11h36 | 9:39 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
9450+ 9277 | 12:03 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 9h36 | 9:39 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Düsseldorf to Lausanne run on average 6 times per day, taking around 6h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €56 but you can travel from only €38 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:47. The fastest train covers the 324 miles (523 km) distance in 6h 11m.
Distance 324 miles (523 km) |
Average train duration 6h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price €56 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 6h 11m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:47 PM |
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Historic market square below the cathedral, known for its fountain, terraces, and access to Lausanne's old-town lanes.
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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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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf to Lausanne trains use the Düsseldorf Hbf to Lausanne station pair. Use this guide to compare Düsseldorf and Lausanne train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Düsseldorf Hbf is 1 km from Düsseldorf city centre. Public transport options include:
Düsseldorf Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Zaxopondeiva Cafe, Lauren's Cafe, China Imbiss, Fu chu yuan
Wi-Fi is available at Düsseldorf Hbf. ATMs are available at Düsseldorf Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Düsseldorf Hbf. Information desks are available at Düsseldorf Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Düsseldorf Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Düsseldorf Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Düsseldorf Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Düsseldorf Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Lindenhof, Hotel Batavia, Sir Astor, Lady Astor.
Düsseldorf Flughafen is 1 km from Düsseldorf city centre. Public transport options include:
Düsseldorf Flughafen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Telefónica Kantine, Telefónica Cafeteria, Snack Point, Imbiss
Wi-Fi is available at Düsseldorf Flughafen. ATMs are available at Düsseldorf Flughafen.
Ticket office support is available at Düsseldorf Flughafen. Information desks are available at Düsseldorf Flughafen.
Luggage storage is available at Düsseldorf Flughafen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Düsseldorf Flughafen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Düsseldorf Flughafen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Düsseldorf Flughafen.
Nearby hotels include Novotel, Ibis.
Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal is 6 km from Düsseldorf city centre. Public transport options include:
Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: L'Osteria, Bauernstube Deppe, Luxor Grill, McDonald's
Wi-Fi is available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal. ATMs are available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal. Information desks are available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal.
Luggage storage is available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal.
Nearby hotels include Sheraton Düsseldorf Airport Hotel, Lindner Airport, Hotel Maritim.
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.
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