- Must visit
Musée gruérien
Bulle leading regional museum presents Gruyère history, arts, and traditions inside the castle, making it the town top cultural stop.
Cheapest price
CHF18
Average price
CHF23
Fastest journey
1 h
Average duration
1 h
Trains per day
35
Distance
34 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lausanne to Bulle is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lausanne to Bulle will cost around CHF23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only CHF18.
It's difficult to get from Lausanne to Bulle without transferring at least once.
S 41 24545 | 24545 · RE 2 3820 | 3820
S 41 24551 | 24551 · RE 2 3822 | 3822
S 41 24555 | 24555 · RE 2 3824 | 3824
S 41 24535 | 24535 · RE 2 3816 | 3816
S 41 24531 | 24531 · RE 2 3814 | 3814
IR 15 2515 | 2515 · RE 3 4010 | 4010
IR 15 2513 | 2513 · RE 3 4008 | 4008
IR 15 2517 | 2517 · RE 3 4012 | 4012
IR 15 2521 | 2521 · RE 3 4016 | 4016
IR 15 2519 | 2519 · RE 3 4014 | 4014Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lausanne to Bulle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from CHF24. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF24, and a train costs an average of CHF21.
Distance: 21 miles (34 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
CHF28 Average price | CHF26 Average price Cheapest | CHF52 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 27m Average total duration 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 50m Average total duration Fastest 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Bulle:
A bus is CHF2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lausanne to Bulle costing on average CHF28.
Other travel options to Bulle take longer:
Train takes on average 57m.
Tickets start at around CHF28 compared to roughly CHF52 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF24. The journey takes 57m versus 42m 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 Lausanne to Bulle trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, August 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
R 8 24823 | 24823 · S 50 31514 | 31514 · EV EV5 914814 | 914814 | 8:28 AM Lausanne station | 1h09 | 9:37 AM Bulle | 2 transfers | |
IR 15 2513 | 2513 · RE 3 4008 | 4008 | 8:40 AM Lausanne station | 1h00 | 9:40 AM Bulle station | 1 transfer | |
S 41 24525 | 24525 · RE 2 3812 | 3812 | 8:49 AM Lausanne station | 1h21 | 10:10 AM Bulle station | 1 transfer | |
R 9 24925 | 24925 · S 51 31958 | 31958 · EV EV5 914858 | 914858 | 8:57 AM Lausanne station | 1h10 | 10:07 AM Bulle | 2 transfers | |
R 8 24827 | 24827 · S 50 31516 | 31516 · EV EV5 914816 | 914816 | 9:28 AM Lausanne station | 1h09 | 10:37 AM Bulle | 2 transfers | |
IR 15 2515 | 2515 · RE 3 4010 | 4010 | 9:40 AM Lausanne station | 1h00 | 10:40 AM Bulle station | 1 transfer | |
S 41 24531 | 24531 · RE 2 3814 | 3814 | 9:49 AM Lausanne station | 1h21 | 11:10 AM Bulle station | 1 transfer | |
R 9 24931 | 24931 · S 51 31960 | 31960 · EV EV5 914860 | 914860 | 9:57 AM Lausanne station | 1h10 | 11:07 AM Bulle | 2 transfers | |
R 8 24833 | 24833 · S 50 31518 | 31518 · EV EV5 914818 | 914818 | 10:28 AM Lausanne station | 1h09 | 11:37 AM Bulle | 2 transfers | |
IR 15 2517 | 2517 · RE 3 4012 | 4012 | 10:40 AM Lausanne station | 1h00 | 11:40 AM Bulle station | 1 transfer | |
S 41 24535 | 24535 · RE 2 3816 | 3816 | 10:49 AM Lausanne station | 1h21 | 12:10 PM Bulle station | 1 transfer | |
R 9 24935 | 24935 · S 51 31962 | 31962 · EV EV5 914862 | 914862 | 10:57 AM Lausanne station | 1h10 | 12:07 PM Bulle | 2 transfers | |
R 8 24837 | 24837 · S 50 31560 | 31560 · EV EV5 914820 | 914820 | 11:28 AM Lausanne station | 1h09 | 12:37 PM Bulle | 2 transfers | |
IR 15 2519 | 2519 · RE 3 4014 | 4014 | 11:40 AM Lausanne station | 1h00 | 12:40 PM Bulle station | 1 transfer | |
S 41 24541 | 24541 · RE 2 3818 | 3818 | 11:49 AM Lausanne station | 1h21 | 1:10 PM Bulle station | 1 transfer | |
R 9 24941 | 24941 · S 51 31964 | 31964 · EV EV5 914864 | 914864 | 11:57 AM Lausanne station | 1h10 | 1:07 PM Bulle | 2 transfers | |
R 8 24843 | 24843 · S 50 31562 | 31562 · EV EV5 914822 | 914822 | 12:28 PM Lausanne station | 1h09 | 1:37 PM Bulle | 2 transfers | |
IR 15 2521 | 2521 · RE 3 4016 | 4016 | 12:40 PM Lausanne station | 1h00 | 1:40 PM Bulle station | 1 transfer | |
S 41 24545 | 24545 · RE 2 3820 | 3820 | 12:49 PM Lausanne station | 1h21 | 2:10 PM Bulle station | 1 transfer | |
R 9 24945 | 24945 · S 51 31966 | 31966 · EV EV5 914866 | 914866 | 12:57 PM Lausanne station | 1h10 | 2:07 PM Bulle | 2 transfers | |
R 8 24847 | 24847 · S 50 31524 | 31524 · EV EV5 914824 | 914824 | 1:28 PM Lausanne station | 1h09 | 2:37 PM Bulle | 2 transfers | |
IR 15 2523 | 2523 · RE 3 4018 | 4018 | 1:40 PM Lausanne station | 1h00 | 2:40 PM Bulle station | 1 transfer | |
S 41 24551 | 24551 · RE 2 3822 | 3822 | 1:49 PM Lausanne station | 1h21 | 3:10 PM Bulle station | 1 transfer | |
R 9 24951 | 24951 · S 51 31968 | 31968 · EV EV5 914868 | 914868 | 1:57 PM Lausanne station | 1h10 | 3:07 PM Bulle | 2 transfers | |
R 8 24853 | 24853 · S 50 31526 | 31526 · EV EV5 914826 | 914826 | 2:28 PM Lausanne station | 1h09 | 3:37 PM Bulle | 2 transfers | |
IR 15 2525 | 2525 · RE 3 4020 | 4020 | 2:40 PM Lausanne station | 1h00 | 3:40 PM Bulle station | 1 transfer | |
S 41 24555 | 24555 · RE 2 3824 | 3824 | 2:49 PM Lausanne station | 1h21 | 4:10 PM Bulle station | 1 transfer | |
R 9 24955 | 24955 · S 51 31970 | 31970 · EV EV5 914870 | 914870 | 2:57 PM Lausanne station | 1h10 | 4:07 PM Bulle | 2 transfers | |
R 8 24857 | 24857 · S 50 31528 | 31528 · EV EV5 914828 | 914828 | 3:28 PM Lausanne station | 1h09 | 4:37 PM Bulle | 2 transfers | |
IR 15 2527 | 2527 · RE 3 4022 | 4022 | 3:40 PM Lausanne station | 1h00 | 4:40 PM Bulle station | 1 transfer | |
S 41 24561 | 24561 · RE 2 3826 | 3826 | 3:49 PM Lausanne station | 1h21 | 5:10 PM Bulle station | 1 transfer | |
R 9 24961 | 24961 · S 51 31972 | 31972 · EV EV5 914872 | 914872 | 3:57 PM Lausanne station | 1h10 | 5:07 PM Bulle | 2 transfers | |
R 8 24863 | 24863 · S 50 31570 | 31570 · EV EV5 914830 | 914830 | 4:28 PM Lausanne station | 1h09 | 5:37 PM Bulle | 2 transfers | |
IR 15 2529 | 2529 · RE 3 4024 | 4024 | 4:40 PM Lausanne station | 1h00 | 5:40 PM Bulle station | 1 transfer | |
S 41 24565 | 24565 · R 14976 | 14976 | 4:49 PM Lausanne station | 1h12 | 6:01 PM Bulle station | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Lausanne to Bulle run on average 11 times per day, taking around 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at CHF21 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:34, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 21 miles (34 km) distance in 1h 0m.
Distance 21 miles (34 km) |
Average train duration 57m |
Cheapest ticket price CHF21 |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 1h 0m |
First train 12:34 AM |
Last train 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 1 day |
Discover the best of Bulle — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bulle trip today.
Bulle leading regional museum presents Gruyère history, arts, and traditions inside the castle, making it the town top cultural stop.
This museum introduces the inventor of the Alien creature and showcases fantasy art, film design, and a unique creative legacy.
Set in nearby Gruyères Castle, the collection blends historic rooms, decorative arts, and changing exhibitions in a major heritage site.
Bulle old town is the essential walking area for historic facades, local shops, and an easy introduction to Gruyère urban heritage.
The town main square is a natural starting point for visits, framed by civic buildings and lively pedestrian activity.
This riverside walking area offers a quieter side of Bulle with greenery and a useful break from the busier town center.
La Gruyère AOP is the region’s famous firm cow’s milk cheese, made nearby and central to local identity, prized for its nutty flavor and long Alpine tradition.
Moitié-moitié fondue mixes Gruyère and Vacherin Fribourgeois in a shared pot. It is a classic Fribourg specialty tied to mountain dairy culture and winter dining.
Vacherin Fribourgeois AOP is a soft, aromatic cheese from canton Fribourg, especially valued for fondue because it melts smoothly and reflects local pasture farming.
Refined dining venue at Hôtel D Bulle serving modern seasonal cuisine with polished service and an elegant contemporary atmosphere.
Traditional restaurant focused on regional Swiss cuisine, especially cheese dishes and seasonal specialties, in a warm and rustic setting.
Historic café in central Bulle known for classic Swiss brasserie dishes, pastries and a lively traditional atmosphere popular with locals.
Bulle is costly versus most European towns. Hotels, restaurant meals, and rail travel are pricey, though groceries and bakery lunches can help keep daily costs down.
Service is included. Round up or leave about 5-10% for great service. Small tips are fine in cafés and taxis, but not required.
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Bulle station -> Place du Marché, Bulle
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lausanne to Bulle 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 Bulle, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Lausanne to Bulle trains use the Lausanne to Bulle station pair, with some services arriving at Bulle, gare. Use this guide to compare Lausanne and Bulle train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Lausanne has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Cafe du Grutli, Le Chalet Suisse
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Lausanne. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Lausanne. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Lausanne: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lausanne: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lausanne: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Beau-Rivage Palace, Lausanne Palace, Hotel Continental.
Bulle has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Paris-Bangkok, Restaurant Le Fribourgeois
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Bulle. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Bulle. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bulle: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bulle: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bulle: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel ibis Bulle La Gruyere, Best Western Hotel Rallye, Hotel des Alpes.
Bulle, gare has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi available inside the station. ATMs are aTMs available inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at Bulle, gare.
Available at Bulle, gare: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bulle, gare: Station is accessible with ramps and elevators.
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