- Must visit
Olympic Museum
The flagship museum of the Olympic movement on the Ouchy waterfront, with interactive sports, history, and memorabilia exhibits. One of Lausanne’s best-known cultural attractions.
Cheapest price
$180
Average price
$192
Fastest journey
5 h 56 m
Average duration
5 h 59 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
372 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Innsbruck to Lausanne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Innsbruck to Lausanne will cost around $192 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $180.
Of the 7 trains that leave Innsbruck for Lausanne on Sat, Jun 06, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 06 the direct trains cover the 372 km distance in an average of 5 h 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 56 m .
On Sat, Jun 06 the slowest trains will take 6 h 9 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.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Innsbruck to Lausanne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, and a flight costs an average of $192.
Distance: 231 miles (372 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$136 Average price | $60 Average price Cheapest | $584 Average price | $190 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 49m Average total duration Fastest 6h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 31m Average total duration 7h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 5m Average total duration 9h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Innsbruck to Lausanne:
A bus is $76 (€62) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Innsbruck to Lausanne costing on average $136 (€111).
A bus is $524 (€427) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Innsbruck to Lausanne costing on average $584 (€476).
Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 1m.
Flight takes on average 9h 5m.
Tickets start at around $136 (€111) compared to roughly $190 (€155) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $54 (€44). The journey takes 6h 19m versus 5h 52m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Innsbruck to Lausanne trains for tomorrow, Saturday, June 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:42 AM Innsbruck | 8h01 | 2:43 PM Lausanne | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:47 AM Innsbruck | 5h56 | 1:43 PM Lausanne | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:47 AM Innsbruck | 5h56 | 2:43 PM Lausanne | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:47 AM Innsbruck | 6h39 | 4:26 PM Lausanne | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:47 PM Innsbruck | 5h56 | 7:43 PM Lausanne | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:47 PM Innsbruck | 5h56 | 8:43 PM Lausanne | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:47 PM Innsbruck | 6h09 | 10:56 PM Lausanne | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Innsbruck to Lausanne run on average 5 times per day, taking around 6h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $58 (€47) but you can travel from only $40 (€33) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:44. The fastest train covers the 231 miles (372 km) distance in 5h 56m.
Distance 231 miles (372 km) |
Average train duration 6h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $58 (€47) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 5h 56m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 11:44 PM |
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