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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Lucerne to Lausanne
Cheapest price
$63
Average price
$64
Fastest journey
2 h 20 m
Average duration
2 h 30 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
141 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lucerne to Lausanne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lucerne to Lausanne will cost around $64 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $63.
Of the 3 trains that leave Lucerne for Lausanne on Fri, May 08, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 08 the direct trains cover the 141 km distance in an average of 2 h 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 20 m .
On Fri, May 08 the slowest trains will take 2 h 51 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.
7:00 AM2h20Lucerne9:20 AMLausanne$631One-way0 transfers- 8:05 AM2h51Lucerne10:56 AMLausanne$631One-way0 transfers
- 9:00 AM2h20Lucerne11:20 AMLausanne$651One-way0 transfers
- 7:00 AM2h20Lucerne9:20 AMLausanne$631One-way0 transfers
- 9:00 AM2h20Lucerne11:20 AMLausanne$651One-way0 transfers
- 8:05 AM2h51Lucerne10:56 AMLausanne$631One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train for Lucerne to Lausanne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lucerne to Lausanne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $51. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $51, and a train costs an average of $51.
Distance: 87 miles (141 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$63 Average price Cheapest | $94 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 42m.
The journey is about 1m faster (2h 19m by train vs 2h 20m by car) and roughly $31 (€25) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($63 (€50) vs $94 (€75)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Lucerne to Lausanne train times
The table below shows live departures for Lucerne to Lausanne trains for today, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 AM Lucerne | 2h20 | 9:20 AM Lausanne | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:05 AM Lucerne | 2h51 | 10:56 AM Lausanne | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lucerne to Lausanne
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Trains from Lucerne to Lausanne run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $51 (€41) if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 87 miles (141 km) distance in 2h 20m.
Distance 87 miles (141 km) |
Average train duration 2h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $51 (€41) |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 2h 20m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 11:54 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 2 days |
Train companies: SBB, Trenitalia EuroCity, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Südostbahn from Lucerne to Lausanne trainsSBB, Trenitalia EuroCity, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Südostbahn trains will get you between Lucerne and Lausanne from $51 (€41). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trenitalia EuroCity
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Südostbahn
FAQs: Trains from Lucerne to Lausanne
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lucerne to Lausanne 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 Lausanne, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Lucerne to Lausanne
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Carts
- 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Zentralstrasse.
- Restaurant La Cucina
- Restaurant Bellini Locanda Ticinese
- Outside the main entrance.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Monopol Luzern
- Waldstätterhof Swiss Quality Hotel
- Hotel Central Luzern
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 420 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-9 for trains to Germany, Italy, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms
- Hall 3: Boat connections
- Bus: Several lines available
- Boat: Lake Lucerne boats
- Train: SBB services to various destinations
ParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelBike ParkingBike RentalAccessibilityWifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts- 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
ParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelBike ParkingBike Rental
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