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The cheapest and fastest trains from Geneva to Lausanne

Showing times and prices for Apr 23

Cheapest price

$26

Average price

$28

Fastest journey

39 m

Average duration

39 m

Trains per day

Distance

51 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Geneva to Lausanne will cost around $28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $26.

Fast trains

Of the 66 trains that leave Geneva for Lausanne every day 66 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Wed, Apr 23 the direct trains cover the 51 km distance in an average of 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 39 m .

The slowest trains will take 39 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.

RE 33 18475 | 18475

02:38PM0h51

Geneva station

03:29PMLausanne station

$261One-way

0 transfers

RE 33 18465 | 18465

09:38AM0h51

Geneva station

10:29AMLausanne station

$261One-way

0 transfers

RE 33 18423 | 18423

03:08PM0h51

Geneva station

03:59PMLausanne station

$261One-way

0 transfers

EC 45 | 45

01:27PM0h39

Geneva station

02:06PMLausanne station

$261One-way

0 transfers

IC 1 725 | 725

02:35PM0h39

Geneva station

03:14PMLausanne station

$261One-way

0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and ferry for Geneva to Lausanne

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Lausanne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg.

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Most popular Train	Bus
€26 Average price	€17 Average price Cheapest
1h 16m Average duration Fastest 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	1h 59m Average duration 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions
Direct Options	Direct Options

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

Live departures

Geneva to Lausanne train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, April 23

Last updated at 5:07 PM

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
IR 90 1811 \| 1811	6:05 AM Geneva station	0h39	6:44 AM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
RE 33 18409 \| 18409	6:08 AM Geneva station	0h51	6:59 AM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
IR 95 1713 \| 1713	6:24 AM Geneva station	0h43	7:07 AM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
IC 1 713 \| 713	6:35 AM Geneva station	0h39	7:14 AM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
RE 33 18463 \| 18463	6:38 AM Geneva station	0h51	7:29 AM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
IR 15 2515 \| 2515	6:54 AM Geneva station	0h43	7:37 AM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
IR 90 1813 \| 1813	7:05 AM Geneva station	0h39	7:44 AM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
RE 33 18411 \| 18411	7:08 AM Geneva station	0h51	7:59 AM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
IR 95 1715 \| 1715	7:24 AM Geneva station	0h43	8:07 AM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
IC 1 715 \| 715	7:31 AM Geneva station	0h43	8:14 AM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
RE 33 18465 \| 18465	7:38 AM Geneva station	0h51	8:29 AM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
IR 15 2517 \| 2517	7:54 AM Geneva station	0h43	8:37 AM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
IR 90 1815 \| 1815	8:05 AM Geneva station	0h39	8:44 AM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
RE 33 18413 \| 18413	8:08 AM Geneva station	0h51	8:59 AM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
IR 95 1717 \| 1717	8:24 AM Geneva station	0h43	9:07 AM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
IC 1 717 \| 717	8:35 AM Geneva station	0h39	9:14 AM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
RE 33 18467 \| 18467	8:38 AM Geneva station	0h51	9:29 AM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
IR 15 2519 \| 2519	8:54 AM Geneva station	0h43	9:37 AM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
IR 90 1817 \| 1817	9:05 AM Geneva station	0h39	9:44 AM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
RE 33 18415 \| 18415	9:08 AM Geneva station	0h51	9:59 AM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
IR 95 1719 \| 1719	9:24 AM Geneva station	0h43	10:07 AM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
IC 1 719 \| 719	9:35 AM Geneva station	0h39	10:14 AM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
RE 33 18469 \| 18469	9:38 AM Geneva station	0h51	10:29 AM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
IR 15 2521 \| 2521	9:54 AM Geneva station	0h43	10:37 AM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
IR 90 1819 \| 1819	10:05 AM Geneva station	0h39	10:44 AM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
RE 33 18417 \| 18417	10:08 AM Geneva station	0h51	10:59 AM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
IR 95 1721 \| 1721	10:24 AM Geneva station	0h43	11:07 AM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
IC 1 721 \| 721	10:35 AM Geneva station	0h39	11:14 AM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
RE 33 18471 \| 18471	10:38 AM Geneva station	0h51	11:29 AM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
IR 15 2523 \| 2523	10:54 AM Geneva station	0h43	11:37 AM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
IR 90 1821 \| 1821	11:05 AM Geneva station	0h39	11:44 AM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
RE 33 18419 \| 18419	11:08 AM Geneva station	0h51	11:59 AM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
IR 95 1723 \| 1723	11:23 AM Geneva station	0h49	12:12 PM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
EC 45 \| 45	11:27 AM Geneva station	0h39	12:06 PM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
IC 1 723 \| 723	11:35 AM Geneva station	0h39	12:14 PM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
RE 33 18473 \| 18473	11:38 AM Geneva station	0h51	12:29 PM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
IR 15 2525 \| 2525	11:54 AM Geneva station	0h43	12:37 PM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
IR 90 1823 \| 1823	12:05 PM Geneva station	0h39	12:44 PM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
RE 33 18421 \| 18421	12:08 PM Geneva station	0h51	12:59 PM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
IR 95 1725 \| 1725	12:24 PM Geneva station	0h43	1:07 PM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
IC 1 725 \| 725	12:35 PM Geneva station	0h39	1:14 PM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
RE 33 18475 \| 18475	12:38 PM Geneva station	0h51	1:29 PM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
IR 15 2527 \| 2527	12:54 PM Geneva station	0h43	1:37 PM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
IR 90 1825 \| 1825	1:05 PM Geneva station	0h39	1:44 PM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
RE 33 18423 \| 18423	1:08 PM Geneva station	0h51	1:59 PM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
IR 95 1727 \| 1727	1:24 PM Geneva station	0h43	2:07 PM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
IC 1 727 \| 727	1:35 PM Geneva station	0h39	2:14 PM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
RE 33 18477 \| 18477	1:38 PM Geneva station	0h51	2:29 PM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
IR 15 2529 \| 2529	1:54 PM Geneva station	0h43	2:37 PM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
IR 90 1827 \| 1827	2:05 PM Geneva station	0h39	2:44 PM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
RE 33 18425 \| 18425	2:08 PM Geneva station	0h51	2:59 PM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
IR 95 1729 \| 1729	2:24 PM Geneva station	0h43	3:07 PM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
IC 1 729 \| 729	2:35 PM Geneva station	0h39	3:14 PM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
RE 33 18479 \| 18479	2:38 PM Geneva station	0h51	3:29 PM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
IR 1929 \| 1929	2:49 PM Geneva station	0h43	3:32 PM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
IR 15 2531 \| 2531	2:54 PM Geneva station	0h43	3:37 PM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
IR 90 1829 \| 1829	3:05 PM Geneva station	0h39	3:44 PM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
RE 33 18427 \| 18427	3:08 PM Geneva station	0h51	3:59 PM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
IR 95 1731 \| 1731	3:24 PM Geneva station	0h43	4:07 PM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
IC 1 731 \| 731	3:31 PM Geneva station	0h43	4:14 PM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
RE 33 18481 \| 18481	3:38 PM Geneva station	0h51	4:29 PM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
IR 15 2533 \| 2533	3:54 PM Geneva station	0h43	4:37 PM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
IR 90 1831 \| 1831	4:05 PM Geneva station	0h39	4:44 PM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
RE 33 18429 \| 18429	4:08 PM Geneva station	0h51	4:59 PM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
IR 95 1733 \| 1733	4:23 PM Geneva station	0h49	5:12 PM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
EC 47 \| 47	4:27 PM Geneva station	0h39	5:06 PM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Geneva to Lausanne?

The best time to book your train from Geneva to Lausanne is 56 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Geneva to Lausanne route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Geneva to Lausanne per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Geneva to Lausanne.

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from $16

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from $4

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Geneva to Lausanne

Switzerland

Trains from Geneva to Lausanne run on average 10 times per day, taking around 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) if you book in advance.

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

31 miles (51 km)

Average train duration

46m

Cheapest ticket price

$10 (€8)

Trains per day

Direct trains

Train providers

Fastest train

35m

First train

03:08

Last train

22:50

Price information

Train providers: SBB and SNCF | TGV Lyria from Geneva to Lausanne trains

Find the best trains between Geneva and Lausanne with Omio's travel partners SBB and SNCF | TGV Lyria from $16 (€13). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best journey.

SBB is Switzerland's main train company and for your next train trip to Lausanne from Geneva, SBB offers these ticket types: Round-trip Standard Ticket or First Class.

Train information from Geneva to Lausanne with SBB:

Average Duration: 35 min
Cheapest Price: $16

TGV Lyria is a high-speed train service that operates between France and Switzerland. It is operated by SNCF in France and SBB in Switzerland. The TGV Lyria offers two types of trains: the TGV Duplex and the TGV POS. The TGV Duplex is a double-decker train with a capacity of up to 574 passengers, while the TGV POS is a single-level train with a capacity of up to 468 passengers. Both trains offer comfortable seating, air-conditioning, power sockets, and free Wi-Fi. The TGV Lyria offers a variety of ticket types, including Standard, Comfort, and Business. Standard tickets are the most economical, while Comfort and Business tickets offer additional benefits such as priority boarding and access to the TGV Lyria Lounge. Onboard facilities include a bar, restaurant, and a selection of newspapers and magazines. Passengers can also enjoy a selection of hot and cold meals, snacks, and drinks. The most popular routes for TGV Lyria are Paris to Geneva, Paris to Lausanne, and Paris to Basel. These routes offer travelers a convenient and comfortable way to travel between France and Switzerland.

SNCF | TGV Lyria from Geneva to Lausanne train information:

Average Duration: 35 min
Cheapest Price: $32

Efficient and Scenic: Geneva to Lausanne Train Journey

Traveling by train from Geneva to Lausanne is one of the most efficient and picturesque ways to explore the beauty of Switzerland. With frequent trains departing daily from Genève-Aéroport, the main transportation hub of Geneva, you'll enjoy a seamless journey arriving at Lausanne, the principal station in Lausanne. This popular train route offers travelers comfort, speed, and stunning lake views, making it a favorite choice for both commuters and tourists. Book your tickets for one of the many trains from Geneva to Lausanne today and enjoy a stress-free trip across Switzerland’s western corridor!

Cheap Geneva to Lausanne Train Ticket: Discover Your Options

When you're planning a trip from Geneva to Lausanne, understanding the potential costs associated with your train ticket is key to budgeting effectively. The journey's prices can script your travel story, with the cheapest train ticket often available at as little as $10 (€8). On average, you might expect to invest around $31 (€26) for a comfortable seat on this scenic route. For travelers looking for the best month to both save money and enjoy fewer crowds, April offers a sweet spot of balanced convenience and cost-effectiveness. Keep these tips in mind as you prepare your Swiss rail adventure and optimize your Geneva to Lausanne journey.

Train Geneva to Lausanne: CFF and TGV Lyria Services

Travelling by train from Geneva to Lausanne is a breeze with Swiss Federal Railways (CFF) and TGV Lyria ensuring a smooth and efficient journey. The CFF trains, known for their punctuality and frequent schedules, offer high-quality services with comfortable seating arrangements perfect for enjoying the picturesque views of Lake Geneva and the Swiss countryside. On the other hand, if you prefer travelling in style, TGV Lyria offers high-speed trains equipped with first-class amenities such as Wi-Fi, power outlets, and spacious seating. Whether you're commuting for work or soaking in the enchanting Swiss Riviera, these train services promise a top-tier travel experience between Geneva and Lausanne.

Train Geneva to Lausanne: Train Times and Schedule

Embark on a beautiful train journey from Geneva to Lausanne, covering a distance of approximately 31 miles (51 km). The average train journey duration between these two vibrant Swiss cities is about 35m.

Travelers taking the Geneva to Lausanne train can enjoy a frequency of around 10 trains running daily. These trains operate every day of the week, ensuring convenience for commuters and tourists alike.

The Geneva to Lausanne train schedule offers flexibility with the first train typically departing at 03:08, while the last train of the day usually leaves at 22:50. This comprehensive schedule makes it easy to plan your trip and enjoy all that Switzerland has to offer.

FAQs: Trains from Geneva to Lausanne

FAQs: Travel by train from Geneva 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 Geneva to Lausanne.

Cheap train tickets from Geneva to Lausanne can start from as little as $16 (€13) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Geneva to Lausanne is $24 (€20); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Geneva to Lausanne train time is 35 min covering the 32 mile (51 km) long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Geneva to Lausanne leaves at 12: 10 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Geneva to Lausanne leaves at 11: 57 PM.

Yes, there are 10 direct trains a day from Geneva to Lausanne with SBB. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

Yes, there's a high-speed train to Lausanne. Take the fast train with SNCF | TGV Lyria from Geneva to Lausanne.

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

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 11: 57 PM.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Geneva, which is located around 1.2 miles (2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Lausanne, located 0.4 miles (643 m) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Lausanne from Geneva is worth doing with a journey time of 35 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Geneva to Lausanne is August.

You have options as you can travel from Geneva to Lausanne 2 different ways: bus or train.

Popular train stations from Geneva to Lausanne

Geneva

Lausanne

The major train station for departures in Geneva is Genève-Aéroport. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Genève-Aéroport for your trip from Geneva to Lausanne.

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