- Must visit
Rijksmuseum
The Netherlands’ national museum, famous for Dutch Golden Age masterpieces including works by Rembrandt and Vermeer. A top priority for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$130
Average price
$274
Fastest journey
8 h 31 m
Average duration
8 h 56 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
663 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lausanne to Amsterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lausanne to Amsterdam will cost around $274 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $130.
Of the 7 trains that leave Lausanne for Amsterdam on Wed, May 27, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 27 the direct trains cover the 663 km distance in an average of 8 h 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 31 m .
On Wed, May 27 the slowest trains will take 9 h 12 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 Lausanne to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $66. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $66, and a train costs an average of $87.
Distance: 411 miles (663 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$271 Average price | $242 Average price | $104 Average price Cheapest | $239 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 31m Average total duration 9h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 3m Average total duration Fastest 2h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 15h 49m Average total duration 15h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.0 - 4.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.7kg 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 Lausanne to Amsterdam:
A bus is $137 (€111) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lausanne to Amsterdam costing on average $242 (€195).
A bus is $166 (€134) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lausanne to Amsterdam costing on average $271 (€218).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 1m.
Bus takes on average 15h 19m.
You'll arrive about 1h 4m sooner (9h 1m by train vs 10h 5m by car). Tickets start at around $271 (€218) compared to roughly $239 (€193) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Lausanne to Amsterdam trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, May 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:17 AM Lausanne | 9h12 | 3:29 PM Amsterdam | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:19 AM Lausanne | 8h31 | 2:50 PM Amsterdam | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:40 AM Lausanne | 10h24 | 5:04 PM Amsterdam | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:17 AM Lausanne | 9h12 | 4:29 PM Amsterdam | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:40 AM Lausanne | 10h24 | 6:04 PM Amsterdam | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:19 AM Lausanne | 8h31 | 6:50 PM Amsterdam | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:17 AM Lausanne | 9h12 | 8:29 PM Amsterdam | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Lausanne to Amsterdam run on average 3 times per day, taking around 9h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $87 (€70) but you can travel from only $65 (€52) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:23, the last at 23:44. The fastest train covers the 411 miles (663 km) distance in 8h 11m.
Distance 411 miles (663 km) |
Average train duration 9h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $87 (€70) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 8h 11m |
First train 12:23 AM |
Last train 11:44 PM |
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Small fluffy buckwheat-and-wheat pancakes served with butter and powdered sugar. A beloved Dutch treat often found at fairs and traditional cafes.
Deep-fried crispy balls with a rich ragout filling, usually beef, served with mustard. A staple Dutch bar snack enjoyed with beer.
Renowned upscale restaurant with produce-driven menus sourced from its own greenhouse. Stylish fine dining in a distinctive setting.
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Popular traditional Dutch restaurant serving classics such as stamppot and stews in an intimate, old-fashioned atmosphere.
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Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for good restaurant service. Small tips are optional in cafes. Round up taxi fares.
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