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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Milan Centrale to Lausanne station
Cheapest price
$113
Average price
$161
Fastest journey
3 h 38 m
Average duration
4 h 10 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
230 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milan Centrale to Lausanne station is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan Centrale to Lausanne station will cost around $161 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $113.
Of the 6 trains that leave Milan Centrale for Lausanne station on Fri, May 08, 4 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 230 km distance in an average of 4 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 38 m .
On Fri, May 08 the slowest trains will take 6 h 16 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.
EuroCity 1467:10 PM3h38Milan Centrale10:48 PMLausanne station$1131One-way0 transfers- EuroCity 408:10 AM3h38Milan Centrale11:48 AMLausanne station$1131One-way0 transfers
408:10 AM3h38Milan Centrale11:48 AMLausanne station$1131One-way0 transfers- EuroCity 445:10 PM3h38Milan Centrale8:48 PMLausanne station$1821One-way0 transfers
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5229:10 AM6h16Milan Centrale3:26 PMLausanne station$2221One-way1 transfer
- EuroCity 1467:10 PM3h38Milan Centrale10:48 PMLausanne station$1131One-way0 transfers
- EuroCity 408:10 AM3h38Milan Centrale11:48 AMLausanne station$1131One-way0 transfers
- EuroCity 445:10 PM3h38Milan Centrale8:48 PMLausanne station$1821One-way0 transfers
- 408:10 AM3h38Milan Centrale11:48 AMLausanne station$1131One-way0 transfers
- 14+5229:10 AM6h16Milan Centrale3:26 PMLausanne station$2221One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Milan Centrale to Lausanne station
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan Centrale to Lausanne station among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, and a flight costs an average of $52.
Distance: 142 miles (230 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$97 Average price | $42 Average price Cheapest | $187 Average price | $201 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 7m Average total duration Fastest 3h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 50m Average total duration 5h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 40m Average total duration 10h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Milan Centrale to Lausanne station:
A bus is $55 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan Centrale to Lausanne station costing on average $97 (€78).
A bus is $145 (€116) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan Centrale to Lausanne station costing on average $187 (€150).
Other travel options to Lausanne station take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 20m.
Flight takes on average 10h 40m.
The journey is about 40m faster (3h 37m by train vs 4h 17m by car) and roughly $104 (€83) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($97 (€78) vs $201 (€160)). 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 Trenitalia, Trenitalia EuroCity.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Milan Centrale to Lausanne station train times
The table below shows live departures for Milan Centrale to Lausanne station 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 |
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| EuroCity 46 | 7:10 PM Milan Centrale | 4h04 | 11:14 PM Lausanne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, May 8 | |||||
| EuroCity 40 | 8:10 AM Milan Centrale | 3h38 | 11:48 AM Lausanne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Milan Centrale to Lausanne station
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Trains from Milan Centrale to Lausanne station run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $42 (€34) but you can travel from only $22 (€17) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:10, the last at 18:10. The fastest train covers the 142 miles (230 km) distance in 3h 38m.
Distance 142 miles (230 km) |
Average train duration 3h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $42 (€34) |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 3h 38m |
First train 7:10 AM |
Last train 6:10 PM |
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Train companies: Trenitalia, Trenitalia EuroCity from Milan Centrale to Lausanne station trainsTrenitalia, Trenitalia EuroCity trains will get you between Milan Centrale and Lausanne station from $22 (€17). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Milan Centrale to Lausanne station
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan Centrale to Lausanne station 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 station, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Popular train stations from Milan Centrale to Lausanne station
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20
- Free WiFi in the station.
- Provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Luigi di Savoia. It is open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
- Venchi
- Panzera Coffee
- Burger King
- Bar Motta
- Caffè Napoli
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Spontini
- Starbucks
- Dispensa Emilia
- McDonald's
- & many more
- Station is wheelchair accessible, has elevators and the Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is next to Platform 4.
- Glam Hotel Milano
- NYX MIlan
- iQ Hotel Milano
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20
- Located next to the ticket office on the ground floor in the shopping gallery.
- Metro lines: M2 (green), M3 (yellow)
- Tram lines: 1
- Bus lines: 5, 9, 10, 42, 81, 87, 152, 728, N26, NM2, NM3, Air Bus, Orio Shuttle
- Train lines: FR, FB, EC, Thello, XP2, R28, IC, ICN, RV, R, Regio, Italo
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotel
Lounge
Lost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
Luggage 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
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