Frankfurt am Main to Lausanne train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,IC,RE,EC)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt am Main to Lausanne

Showing times and prices for Jul 12

Cheapest price

$95

Average price

$114

Fastest journey

5 h 21 m

Average duration

5 h 28 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

428 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Lausanne will cost around $114 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $95.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave Frankfurt am Main for Lausanne on Sat, Jul 12, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sat, Jul 12 the direct trains cover the 428 km distance in an average of 5 h 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 21 m .

On Sat, Jul 12 the slowest trains will take 5 h 38 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.

Deutsche Bahn
07:48AM5h38
Frankfurt am Main
01:26PMLausanne
$951One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche Bahn
08:05AM5h38
Frankfurt am Main
01:43PMLausanne
$951One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche Bahn
07:27AM8h16
Frankfurt am Main
03:43PMLausanne
$951One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche Bahn
06:48AM5h32
Frankfurt am Main
12:20PMLausanne
$1271One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche Bahn
11:05AM5h21
Frankfurt am Main
04:26PMLausanne
$1591One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Lausanne

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Lausanne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €19, and a flight costs an average of €136.

Distance: 265 miles (428 km)

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€94

Average price

€40

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Cheapest

€228

Average price

5h 50m

Average total duration

5h 20m

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30m

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10h 8m

Average total duration

9h 38m

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30m

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4h 35m

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1h 35m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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Lowest

0.4 - 1.1kg

CO2 emissions

1.3 - 2.6kg

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Frankfurt am Main to Lausanne

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Trains from Frankfurt am Main to Lausanne run on average 13 times per day, taking around 5h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $37 (€30) but you can travel from only $24 (€19) 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 $24 (€19)
Distance
265 miles (428 km)
Average train duration
5h 20m
Cheapest ticket price
$37 (€30)
Trains per day
13
Fastest train
5h 21m
First train
00:04
Last train
23:44
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 $24 (€19)

Train providers: Deutsche Bahn and České dráhy from Frankfurt am Main to Lausanne trains

Deutsche Bahn and České dráhy trains will get you between Frankfurt am Main and Lausanne from $37 (€30). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel.

Deutsche Bahn from Frankfurt am Main to Lausanne train information:

  • Average Duration: 5 h 26 min
  • Cheapest Price: $37
  • Deutsche Bahn frequency: 13 a day

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