- Must visit
Kunsthaus Zürich
Switzerland's leading art museum with major works from the Middle Ages to contemporary art, including Monet, Giacometti, and important Swiss collections.
Cheapest price
$56
Average price
$79
Fastest journey
2 h 18 m
Average duration
2 h 18 m
Trains per day
136
Distance
174 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lausanne to Zurich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lausanne to Zurich will cost around $79 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $56.
Of the 136 trains that leave Lausanne for Zurich on Thu, Aug 20, 42 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 20 the direct trains cover the 174 km distance in an average of 2 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 18 m .
On Thu, Aug 20 the slowest trains will take 2 h 18 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.
IC 51 1645 | 1645 · IR 55 1757 | 1757
IC 5 527 | 527 · IR 35 2377 | 2377
IC 5 535 | 535 · IR 35 2385 | 2385
S 41 24509 | 24509 · IC 1 705 | 705
IC 51 1645 | 1645 · IR 55 1757 | 1757 · IC 1 703 | 703
IR 15 2513 | 2513 · IC 8 813 | 813
IR 15 2507 | 2507 · IC 8 807 | 807
IR 15 2533 | 2533 · IC 8 833 | 833
IR 15 2531 | 2531 · IC 81 831 | 831
IR 15 2519 | 2519 · IC 81 819 | 819Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lausanne to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a flight costs an average of $205.
Distance: 108 miles (174 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$74 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest | $425 Average price | $103 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 54m Average total duration 4h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 57m Average total duration 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 49m Average total duration Fastest 49m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.0kg 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 Zurich:
A bus is $55 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lausanne to Zurich costing on average $74 (€60).
A bus is $406 (€329) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lausanne to Zurich costing on average $425 (€344).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 27m.
Train takes on average 4h 24m.
Tickets start at around $74 (€60) compared to roughly $103 (€83) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $29 (€23). The journey takes 4h 24m versus 2h 47m 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.
Direct services run with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
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 Zurich trains for tomorrow, Thursday, August 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 51 1645 | 1645 · IR 55 1757 | 1757 · S 5 18522 | 18522 | 12:04 AM Lausanne station | 6h40 | 6:44 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2 transfers | |
IC 51 1645 | 1645 · IR 55 1757 | 1757 | 12:04 AM Lausanne station | 6h26 | 6:30 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IC 51 1645 | 1645 · IR 55 1757 | 1757 · IC 1 703 | 703 | 12:04 AM Lausanne station | 6h38 | 6:42 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 transfers | |
S 41 24509 | 24509 · IC 1 705 | 705 · S 5 18526 | 18526 | 4:49 AM Lausanne station | 2h55 | 7:44 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2 transfers | |
S 41 24509 | 24509 · IC 1 705 | 705 | 4:49 AM Lausanne station | 2h53 | 7:42 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
S 41 24509 | 24509 · IC 1 705 | 705 | 4:49 AM Lausanne station | 2h39 | 7:28 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 509 | 509 | 5:34 AM Lausanne station | 2h22 | 7:56 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 5 509 | 509 · IR 35 2359 | 2359 | 5:34 AM Lausanne station | 2h26 | 8:00 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 509 | 509 · RE 48 4912 | 4912 | 5:34 AM Lausanne station | 2h36 | 8:10 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IR 15 2507 | 2507 · IC 8 807 | 807 · S 5 18528 | 18528 | 5:40 AM Lausanne station | 2h34 | 8:14 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2 transfers | |
IR 15 2507 | 2507 · IC 8 807 | 807 · RE 48 4912 | 4912 | 5:40 AM Lausanne station | 2h30 | 8:10 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 transfers | |
IR 15 2507 | 2507 · IC 8 807 | 807 | 5:40 AM Lausanne station | 2h18 | 7:58 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 707 | 707 | 6:09 AM Lausanne station | 2h33 | 8:42 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 707 | 707 · S 5 18530 | 18530 | 6:09 AM Lausanne station | 2h35 | 8:44 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 707 | 707 | 6:09 AM Lausanne station | 2h19 | 8:28 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 5 511 | 511 | 6:34 AM Lausanne station | 2h22 | 8:56 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 5 511 | 511 · RE 48 4914 | 4914 | 6:34 AM Lausanne station | 2h36 | 9:10 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 511 | 511 · IR 35 2361 | 2361 | 6:34 AM Lausanne station | 2h26 | 9:00 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IR 15 2509 | 2509 · IC 81 809 | 809 · S 5 18532 | 18532 | 6:40 AM Lausanne station | 2h34 | 9:14 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2 transfers | |
IR 15 2509 | 2509 · IC 81 809 | 809 · RE 48 4914 | 4914 | 6:40 AM Lausanne station | 2h30 | 9:10 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 transfers | |
IR 15 2509 | 2509 · IC 81 809 | 809 | 6:40 AM Lausanne station | 2h18 | 8:58 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 709 | 709 · S 5 18534 | 18534 | 7:09 AM Lausanne station | 2h35 | 9:44 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 709 | 709 | 7:09 AM Lausanne station | 2h19 | 9:28 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 709 | 709 | 7:09 AM Lausanne station | 2h33 | 9:42 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
9264+ 6703+ 9211 | 7:19 AM Lausanne station | 7h07 | 2:26 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
IC 5 513 | 513 · RE 48 4916 | 4916 | 7:34 AM Lausanne station | 2h36 | 10:10 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 513 | 513 | 7:34 AM Lausanne station | 2h22 | 9:56 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 5 513 | 513 · IR 35 2363 | 2363 | 7:34 AM Lausanne station | 2h26 | 10:00 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IR 15 2511 | 2511 · IC 81 811 | 811 · RE 48 4916 | 4916 | 7:40 AM Lausanne station | 2h30 | 10:10 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 transfers | |
12176+ 9213 · 9756 | 7:46 AM Lausanne station | 8h40 | 4:26 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 711 | 711 | 8:09 AM Lausanne station | 2h19 | 10:28 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 711 | 711 · S 5 18538 | 18538 | 8:09 AM Lausanne station | 2h35 | 10:44 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 711 | 711 | 8:09 AM Lausanne station | 2h33 | 10:42 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 5 515 | 515 · IR 35 2365 | 2365 | 8:34 AM Lausanne station | 2h26 | 11:00 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 515 | 515 · RE 48 4918 | 4918 | 8:34 AM Lausanne station | 2h36 | 11:10 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 515 | 515 | 8:34 AM Lausanne station | 2h22 | 10:56 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 15 2513 | 2513 · IC 8 813 | 813 | 8:40 AM Lausanne station | 2h18 | 10:58 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IR 15 2513 | 2513 · IC 8 813 | 813 · RE 48 4918 | 4918 | 8:40 AM Lausanne station | 2h30 | 11:10 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 transfers | |
IR 15 2513 | 2513 · IC 8 813 | 813 · S 5 18540 | 18540 | 8:40 AM Lausanne station | 2h34 | 11:14 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 713 | 713 | 9:09 AM Lausanne station | 2h19 | 11:28 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 713 | 713 · S 5 18542 | 18542 | 9:09 AM Lausanne station | 2h35 | 11:44 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 713 | 713 | 9:09 AM Lausanne station | 2h33 | 11:42 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 5 517 | 517 · RE 48 4920 | 4920 | 9:34 AM Lausanne station | 2h36 | 12:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 517 | 517 | 9:34 AM Lausanne station | 2h22 | 11:56 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 5 517 | 517 · IR 35 2367 | 2367 | 9:34 AM Lausanne station | 2h26 | 12:00 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IR 15 2515 | 2515 · IC 81 815 | 815 · RE 48 4920 | 4920 | 9:40 AM Lausanne station | 2h30 | 12:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 transfers | |
IR 15 2515 | 2515 · IC 81 815 | 815 | 9:40 AM Lausanne station | 2h18 | 11:58 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IR 15 2515 | 2515 · IC 81 815 | 815 · S 5 18544 | 18544 | 9:40 AM Lausanne station | 2h34 | 12:14 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 715 | 715 | 10:09 AM Lausanne station | 2h19 | 12:28 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 715 | 715 | 10:09 AM Lausanne station | 2h33 | 12:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 715 | 715 · S 5 18546 | 18546 | 10:09 AM Lausanne station | 2h35 | 12:44 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 519 | 519 | 10:34 AM Lausanne station | 2h22 | 12:56 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 5 519 | 519 · IR 35 2369 | 2369 | 10:34 AM Lausanne station | 2h26 | 1:00 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 519 | 519 · RE 48 4922 | 4922 | 10:34 AM Lausanne station | 2h36 | 1:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IR 15 2517 | 2517 · IC 8 817 | 817 | 10:40 AM Lausanne station | 2h18 | 12:58 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IR 15 2517 | 2517 · IC 8 817 | 817 · RE 48 4922 | 4922 | 10:40 AM Lausanne station | 2h30 | 1:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 transfers | |
IR 15 2517 | 2517 · IC 8 817 | 817 · S 5 18548 | 18548 | 10:40 AM Lausanne station | 2h34 | 1:14 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 717 | 717 | 11:09 AM Lausanne station | 2h33 | 1:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 717 | 717 | 11:09 AM Lausanne station | 2h19 | 1:28 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 717 | 717 · S 5 18550 | 18550 | 11:09 AM Lausanne station | 2h35 | 1:44 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 521 | 521 · RE 48 4924 | 4924 | 11:34 AM Lausanne station | 2h36 | 2:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 521 | 521 · IR 35 2371 | 2371 | 11:34 AM Lausanne station | 2h26 | 2:00 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 521 | 521 | 11:34 AM Lausanne station | 2h22 | 1:56 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 15 2519 | 2519 · IC 81 819 | 819 | 11:40 AM Lausanne station | 2h18 | 1:58 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IR 15 2519 | 2519 · IC 81 819 | 819 · RE 48 4924 | 4924 | 11:40 AM Lausanne station | 2h30 | 2:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 transfers | |
IR 15 2519 | 2519 · IC 81 819 | 819 · S 5 18552 | 18552 | 11:40 AM Lausanne station | 2h34 | 2:14 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 719 | 719 | 12:09 PM Lausanne station | 2h19 | 2:28 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 719 | 719 · S 5 18554 | 18554 | 12:09 PM Lausanne station | 2h35 | 2:44 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 719 | 719 | 12:09 PM Lausanne station | 2h33 | 2:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
9268 · 9219 | 12:19 PM Lausanne station | 8h07 | 8:26 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 523 | 523 · IR 35 2373 | 2373 | 12:34 PM Lausanne station | 2h26 | 3:00 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 523 | 523 | 12:34 PM Lausanne station | 2h22 | 2:56 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 5 523 | 523 · RE 48 4926 | 4926 | 12:34 PM Lausanne station | 2h36 | 3:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IR 15 2521 | 2521 · IC 8 821 | 821 · S 5 18556 | 18556 | 12:40 PM Lausanne station | 2h34 | 3:14 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2 transfers | |
IR 15 2521 | 2521 · IC 8 821 | 821 | 12:40 PM Lausanne station | 2h18 | 2:58 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IR 15 2521 | 2521 · IC 8 821 | 821 · RE 48 4926 | 4926 | 12:40 PM Lausanne station | 2h30 | 3:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 721 | 721 | 1:09 PM Lausanne station | 2h19 | 3:28 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 721 | 721 | 1:09 PM Lausanne station | 2h33 | 3:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 721 | 721 · S 5 18558 | 18558 | 1:09 PM Lausanne station | 2h35 | 3:44 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 525 | 525 · RE 48 4928 | 4928 | 1:34 PM Lausanne station | 2h36 | 4:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 525 | 525 | 1:34 PM Lausanne station | 2h22 | 3:56 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 5 525 | 525 · IR 35 2375 | 2375 | 1:34 PM Lausanne station | 2h26 | 4:00 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IR 15 2523 | 2523 · IC 81 823 | 823 · RE 48 4928 | 4928 | 1:40 PM Lausanne station | 2h30 | 4:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 transfers | |
IR 15 2523 | 2523 · IC 81 823 | 823 · S 5 18560 | 18560 | 1:40 PM Lausanne station | 2h34 | 4:14 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2 transfers | |
IR 15 2523 | 2523 · IC 81 823 | 823 | 1:40 PM Lausanne station | 2h18 | 3:58 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 723 | 723 | 2:09 PM Lausanne station | 2h33 | 4:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 723 | 723 · S 5 18562 | 18562 | 2:09 PM Lausanne station | 2h35 | 4:44 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 723 | 723 | 2:09 PM Lausanne station | 2h19 | 4:28 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 5 527 | 527 | 2:34 PM Lausanne station | 2h22 | 4:56 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 5 527 | 527 · IR 35 2377 | 2377 | 2:34 PM Lausanne station | 2h26 | 5:00 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 527 | 527 · RE 48 4930 | 4930 | 2:34 PM Lausanne station | 2h36 | 5:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IR 15 2525 | 2525 · IC 8 825 | 825 · S 5 18564 | 18564 | 2:40 PM Lausanne station | 2h34 | 5:14 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2 transfers | |
IR 15 2525 | 2525 · IC 8 825 | 825 · RE 48 4930 | 4930 | 2:40 PM Lausanne station | 2h30 | 5:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 transfers | |
IR 15 2525 | 2525 · IC 8 825 | 825 | 2:40 PM Lausanne station | 2h18 | 4:58 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 725 | 725 · S 5 18566 | 18566 | 3:09 PM Lausanne station | 2h35 | 5:44 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 725 | 725 | 3:09 PM Lausanne station | 2h19 | 5:28 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 725 | 725 | 3:09 PM Lausanne station | 2h33 | 5:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 5 529 | 529 | 3:34 PM Lausanne station | 2h22 | 5:56 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 5 529 | 529 · RE 48 4932 | 4932 | 3:34 PM Lausanne station | 2h36 | 6:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 529 | 529 · IR 35 2379 | 2379 | 3:34 PM Lausanne station | 2h26 | 6:00 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IR 15 2527 | 2527 · IC 81 827 | 827 · S 5 18568 | 18568 | 3:40 PM Lausanne station | 2h34 | 6:14 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2 transfers | |
IR 15 2527 | 2527 · IC 81 827 | 827 | 3:40 PM Lausanne station | 2h18 | 5:58 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IR 15 2527 | 2527 · IC 81 827 | 827 · RE 48 4932 | 4932 | 3:40 PM Lausanne station | 2h30 | 6:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 727 | 727 | 4:09 PM Lausanne station | 2h19 | 6:28 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 727 | 727 · S 5 18570 | 18570 | 4:09 PM Lausanne station | 2h35 | 6:44 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 727 | 727 | 4:09 PM Lausanne station | 2h33 | 6:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
9270 · 9223 | 4:19 PM Lausanne station | 6h07 | 10:26 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 531 | 531 · IR 35 2381 | 2381 | 4:34 PM Lausanne station | 2h26 | 7:00 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 531 | 531 | 4:34 PM Lausanne station | 2h22 | 6:56 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 5 531 | 531 · RE 48 4934 | 4934 | 4:34 PM Lausanne station | 2h36 | 7:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IR 15 2529 | 2529 · IC 8 829 | 829 · RE 48 4934 | 4934 | 4:40 PM Lausanne station | 2h30 | 7:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 transfers | |
IR 15 2529 | 2529 · IC 8 829 | 829 · S 5 18572 | 18572 | 4:40 PM Lausanne station | 2h34 | 7:14 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2 transfers | |
IR 15 2529 | 2529 · IC 8 829 | 829 | 4:40 PM Lausanne station | 2h18 | 6:58 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 729 | 729 | 5:09 PM Lausanne station | 2h33 | 7:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 729 | 729 · S 5 18574 | 18574 | 5:09 PM Lausanne station | 2h35 | 7:44 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 729 | 729 | 5:09 PM Lausanne station | 2h19 | 7:28 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 5 533 | 533 · IR 35 2383 | 2383 | 5:34 PM Lausanne station | 2h26 | 8:00 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 533 | 533 | 5:34 PM Lausanne station | 2h22 | 7:56 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 5 533 | 533 · RE 48 4936 | 4936 | 5:34 PM Lausanne station | 2h36 | 8:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IR 15 2531 | 2531 · IC 81 831 | 831 · S 5 18576 | 18576 | 5:40 PM Lausanne station | 2h34 | 8:14 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2 transfers | |
IR 15 2531 | 2531 · IC 81 831 | 831 | 5:40 PM Lausanne station | 2h18 | 7:58 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IR 15 2531 | 2531 · IC 81 831 | 831 · RE 48 4936 | 4936 | 5:40 PM Lausanne station | 2h30 | 8:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 731 | 731 | 6:09 PM Lausanne station | 2h19 | 8:28 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 731 | 731 · S 5 18578 | 18578 | 6:09 PM Lausanne station | 2h35 | 8:44 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 731 | 731 | 6:09 PM Lausanne station | 2h33 | 8:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 5 535 | 535 | 6:34 PM Lausanne station | 2h22 | 8:56 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 5 535 | 535 · IR 35 2385 | 2385 | 6:34 PM Lausanne station | 2h26 | 9:00 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 535 | 535 · RE 48 4938 | 4938 | 6:34 PM Lausanne station | 2h36 | 9:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IR 15 2533 | 2533 · IC 8 833 | 833 | 6:40 PM Lausanne station | 2h18 | 8:58 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IR 15 2533 | 2533 · IC 8 833 | 833 · RE 48 4938 | 4938 | 6:40 PM Lausanne station | 2h30 | 9:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 transfers | |
IR 15 2533 | 2533 · IC 8 833 | 833 · S 5 18580 | 18580 | 6:40 PM Lausanne station | 2h34 | 9:14 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 733 | 733 | 7:09 PM Lausanne station | 2h33 | 9:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 733 | 733 · S 5 18582 | 18582 | 7:09 PM Lausanne station | 2h35 | 9:44 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 733 | 733 | 7:09 PM Lausanne station | 2h19 | 9:28 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 5 537 | 537 · RE 48 4940 | 4940 | 7:34 PM Lausanne station | 2h36 | 10:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IR 15 2535 | 2535 · IC 81 835 | 835 · RE 48 4940 | 4940 | 7:40 PM Lausanne station | 2h30 | 10:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Lausanne to Zurich run on average 25 times per day, taking around 4h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $43 (€34) but you can travel from only $19 (€15) by bus.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 108 miles (174 km) distance in 2h 11m.
Distance 108 miles (174 km) |
Average train duration 4h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $43 (€34) |
Trains per day 25 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 2h 11m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
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Switzerland's leading art museum with major works from the Middle Ages to contemporary art, including Monet, Giacometti, and important Swiss collections.
National museum in a castle-like building near the main station. It offers essential insight into Swiss cultural history, design, and nationhood.
Remarkable private collection in a villa, featuring Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, and early modern masterpieces in an intimate lakeside setting.
Zurich's famous old town shopping street links the main station to the lake. It is ideal for strolling, people-watching, and seeing the city's polished center.
Historic riverside old town with lanes, guild houses, churches, and viewpoints. It is the essential area for Zurich's medieval atmosphere.
Beautiful lakeside promenade lined with trees, gardens, and views across Lake Zurich. Perfect for a scenic walk in any season.
Sliced veal in a creamy white wine and mushroom sauce, usually served with rösti. It is Zurich’s signature dish and a classic in traditional brasseries.
Pan-fried grated potato cake with a crisp crust and soft center. A Swiss staple closely tied to Zurich and often served with meat, eggs, or cheese.
Swiss cheese fondue made by melting local cheeses with wine and garlic, then dipping bread. It is a beloved cold-weather social meal across Zurich.
Refined Swiss fine dining in a historic setting, led by a renowned chef. Known for modern tasting menus and polished service.
Historic casual restaurant by Lake Zurich, known for Zürich classics like rösti and veal dishes in a traditional guild-house setting.
Elegant old-town restaurant with classic Swiss and French cuisine. A strong choice for fondue, seasonal dishes, and a formal atmosphere.
Zurich is pricier than most European cities. Hotels, dining, and local transit are costly, though supermarkets and takeaway spots can help lower daily spend.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for excellent service. Small rounding is common in cafes and taxis.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lausanne to Zurich 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 Zurich, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Lausanne to Zurich trains use the Lausanne to Zürich HB station pair, with some services arriving at Zürich Oerlikon. Use this guide to compare Lausanne and Zurich 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.
Lausanne, Ouchy-Olympique is 1 km from Lausanne city centre. Public transport options include:
Lausanne, Ouchy-Olympique has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Lausanne, Ouchy-Olympique.
ATMs are available at Lausanne, Ouchy-Olympique.
Available at Lausanne, Ouchy-Olympique: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lausanne, Ouchy-Olympique: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lausanne, Ouchy-Olympique.
Lausanne-Flon, pl. de l'Europe has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lausanne-Flon, pl. de l'Europe.
Zürich HB is 1 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich HB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Au Premier, Brasserie Federal
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Zürich HB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Zürich HB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zürich HB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zürich HB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich HB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich, Hotel St. Gotthard, Central Plaza Hotel.
Zürich Oerlikon is 5 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich Oerlikon has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Negishi Sushi Bar, Le Muh
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Zürich Oerlikon. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Zürich Oerlikon. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zürich Oerlikon: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zürich Oerlikon: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Oerlikon: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Courtyard Zurich North, Swissotel Zurich, Hotel Sternen Oerlikon.
Zürich Altstetten is 5 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich Altstetten has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Markthalle, Restaurant LaSalle
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Zürich Altstetten. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Zürich Altstetten. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zürich Altstetten: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zürich Altstetten: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Altstetten: Elevators.
Nearby hotels include Placid Hotel Zurich, Best Western Hotel Spirgarten, H+ Hotel Zürich.
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