The cheapest and fastest trains from Lausanne to Berlin
Cheapest price
$56
Average price
$86
Fastest journey
9 h 37 m
Average duration
9 h 41 m
Trains per day
41
Distance
827 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lausanne to Berlin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lausanne to Berlin will cost around $86 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $56.
It's difficult to get from Lausanne to Berlin without transferring at least 3 times.
IR 2533 · IC 984 · IC 60409 · ICE 9046:40 PM11h50Lausanne station6:30 AMBerlin Hbf$561One-way3 transfers
IR 2523 · ICE 2761:40 PM9h54Lausanne station11:34 PMBerlin Hbf$621One-way1 transfer
IC 1623 · EC 150 · ICE 8321:04 PM9h50Lausanne station10:54 PMBerlin Hbf$621One-way2 transfers
IC 721 · IC 622 · EC 150 · ICE 8321:17 PM9h37Lausanne station10:54 PMBerlin Hbf$621One-way3 transfers
IR 2527 · IC 978 · ICE 2743:40 PM10h15Lausanne station1:55 AMBerlin Hbf$621One-way2 transfers
IC 721 · IC 622 · EC 150 · ICE 8321:17 PM9h37Lausanne station10:54 PMBerlin Hbf$621One-way3 transfers
IR 2513 · IC 964 · ICE 108 · ICE 5988:40 AM9h42Lausanne station6:22 PMBerlin Hbf$1741One-way4 transfers
IR 2517 · ICE 106 · ICE 596 · ICE 150410:40 AM9h42Lausanne station8:22 PMBerlin Hbf$871One-way3 transfers
IR 2521 · IC 972 · ICE 104 · ICE 59412:40 PM9h42Lausanne station10:22 PMBerlin Hbf$741One-way4 transfers
IR 2509 · IC 960 · ICE 200 · ICE 6906:40 AM9h42Lausanne station4:22 PMBerlin Hbf$871One-way4 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Lausanne to Berlin
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lausanne to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $51. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $51, and a flight costs an average of $60.
Distance: 513 miles (827 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$151 Average price | $203 Average price | $82 Average price Cheapest | $276 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 31m Average total duration 11h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 15h 57m Average total duration 15h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.5 - 5.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Lausanne to Berlin:
A bus is $69 (€56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lausanne to Berlin costing on average $151 (€122).
A bus is $121 (€98) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lausanne to Berlin costing on average $203 (€164).
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 1m.
Bus takes on average 15h 27m.
Tickets start at around $151 (€122) compared to roughly $276 (€223) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $125 (€101). The journey takes 11h 1m versus 10h 3m 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.
Live departures
Lausanne to Berlin train times
The table below shows live departures for Lausanne to Berlin trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, May 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 1645 · IR 1853 · ICE 202 · ICE 692 | On time 12:04 AM Lausanne station | 14h18 | 2:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 4 transfers | |
IC 1645 · IR 1853 · ICE 202 · ICE 692 | On time 12:04 AM Lausanne station | 14h26 | 2:30 PM Berlin Hbf | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain · FlixTrain | 2:20 AM Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome | 16h00 | 6:20 PM Berlin, Central Station (Invalidenstraße) | 2 transfers | |
IR 2507 · ICE 374 | 5:40 AM Lausanne station | 9h49 | 3:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 1609 · ICE 74 · ICE 1134 | On time 6:04 AM Lausanne station | 9h57 | 4:01 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 707 · IC 608 · ICE 74 · ICE 1134 | On time 6:17 AM Lausanne station | 9h44 | 4:01 PM Berlin Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IR 2509 · IC 960 · ICE 200 · ICE 690 | 6:40 AM Lausanne station | 9h42 | 4:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 4 transfers | |
IR 2509 · IC 960 · ICE 200 · ICE 690 | On time 6:40 AM Lausanne station | 9h50 | 4:30 PM Berlin Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IR 2511 · ICE 372 | 7:40 AM Lausanne station | 9h49 | 5:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 1613 · ICE 6 · ICE 1072 | 8:04 AM Lausanne station | 9h57 | 6:01 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 711 · IC 612 · ICE 6 · ICE 1072 | 8:17 AM Lausanne station | 9h44 | 6:01 PM Berlin Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IR 2513 · IC 964 · ICE 108 · ICE 598 | 8:40 AM Lausanne station | 9h42 | 6:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 4 transfers | |
IR 2513 · IC 964 · ICE 108 · ICE 598 | On time 8:40 AM Lausanne station | 9h50 | 6:30 PM Berlin Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 1615 · ICE 370 | 9:04 AM Lausanne station | 10h25 | 7:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IR 2515 · IC 966 · ICE 370 | 9:40 AM Lausanne station | 9h49 | 7:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 1617 · ICE 72 · ICE 1130 | On time 10:04 AM Lausanne station | 9h57 | 8:01 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 715 · IC 616 · ICE 72 · ICE 1130 | On time 10:17 AM Lausanne station | 9h44 | 8:01 PM Berlin Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IR 2517 · ICE 106 · ICE 596 | On time 10:40 AM Lausanne station | 9h50 | 8:30 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IR 2517 · ICE 106 · ICE 596 · ICE 1504 | 10:40 AM Lausanne station | 9h42 | 8:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 1619 · ICE 278 | On time 11:04 AM Lausanne station | 10h27 | 9:31 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IR 2519 · IC 970 · ICE 278 | On time 11:40 AM Lausanne station | 9h51 | 9:31 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 1621 · ECE 4 · ICE 945 | 12:04 PM Lausanne station | 10h15 | 10:19 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 719 · IC 620 · ECE 4 · ICE 945 | 12:17 PM Lausanne station | 10h02 | 10:19 PM Berlin Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IR 2521 · IC 972 · ICE 104 · ICE 594 | 12:40 PM Lausanne station | 9h42 | 10:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 4 transfers | |
IR 2521 · IC 972 · ICE 104 · ICE 594 | On time 12:40 PM Lausanne station | 9h50 | 10:30 PM Berlin Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 1623 · EC 150 · ICE 832 | 1:04 PM Lausanne station | 9h50 | 10:54 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 721 · IC 622 · EC 150 · ICE 832 | 1:17 PM Lausanne station | 9h37 | 10:54 PM Berlin Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IR 2523 · ICE 276 | On time 1:40 PM Lausanne station | 9h54 | 11:34 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 1625 · ICE 70 · ICE 947 | 2:04 PM Lausanne station | 10h22 | 12:26 AM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 723 · IC 624 · ICE 70 · ICE 947 | 2:17 PM Lausanne station | 10h09 | 12:26 AM Berlin Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IR 2525 · IC 976 · ICE 102 · ICE 592 | 2:40 PM Lausanne station | 9h50 | 12:30 AM Berlin Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 1627 · ICE 274 | On time 3:04 PM Lausanne station | 10h51 | 1:55 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IR 2527 · IC 978 · ICE 274 | On time 3:40 PM Lausanne station | 10h15 | 1:55 AM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lausanne to Berlin
Trains from Lausanne to Berlin run on average 11 times per day, taking around 11h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $62 (€50) but you can travel from only $51 (€41) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 513 miles (827 km) distance in 9h 24m.
Distance 513 miles (827 km) |
Average train duration 11h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $62 (€50) |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 9h 24m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:54 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) from Lausanne to Berlin trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) trains will get you between Lausanne and Berlin from $51 (€41). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
FlixTrain
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
FAQs: Trains from Lausanne to Berlin
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lausanne to Berlin 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 Berlin, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Lausanne to Berlin
- 6:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Rue du Simplon.
- Cafe du Grutli
- Le Chalet Suisse
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- CHF 1
- Beau-Rivage Palace
- Lausanne Palace
- Hotel Continental
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 440 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for trains to France, Germany, Italy, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: Metro connections
- Metro: Line M2
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line T1
- Mon - Sat: 07:00 - 22:00
- Sun: 08:00 - 22:00
- Free WiFi (30 minutes limit).
- Luggage lockers are located on Level 1 near Platforms 13/14.
- backWERK
- Burger King
- Costa Coffee
- Dunkin' Donuts
- Einstein Kaffee
- Le Crobag
- McDonald's
- Hans im Glück
- Pret A Manger
- Starbucks
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Contact the Mobility Service Center at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- MEININGER Hotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof
- IntercityHotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof
- Motel One Berlin Hauptbahnof
- Located on the ground level near the Europaplatz exit.
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Biertempel 2
- McDonald's
- Eis Bär
- Cafe Mon Cherie
- Appartements Eisemann
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Unvernunft
- Taverna Teloneio
- Burger King
- Hasir
- Hotel Benn
- Hotel Herbst
- Hotel Lindenufer
- Hotel Ibis Berlin Spandau
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