- Must visit
Olympic Museum
The flagship museum of the Olympic movement on the lakeside at Ouchy, with interactive sports, history, and design exhibits. One of Lausanne’s most famous cultural attractions.
Cheapest price
$196
Average price
$196
Fastest journey
3 h 43 m
Average duration
3 h 43 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
413 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paris to Lausanne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris to Lausanne will cost around $196 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $196.
Of the 1 trains that leave Paris for Lausanne on Mon, May 25, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 25 the direct trains cover the 413 km distance in an average of 3 h 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 43 m .
On Mon, May 25 the slowest trains will take 3 h 43 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.
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9261Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Lausanne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $36, and a train costs an average of $75.
Distance: 256 miles (413 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$223 Average price | $73 Average price Cheapest | $215 Average price | $212 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 27m Average total duration 5h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 3m Average total duration 5h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 46m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Lausanne:
A bus is $142 (€115) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Lausanne costing on average $215 (€174).
A bus is $149 (€121) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Lausanne costing on average $223 (€180).
Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 33m.
Train takes on average 5h 57m.
Tickets start at around $223 (€180) compared to roughly $212 (€171) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-10.75 (€-8.70). The journey takes 5h 57m versus 5h 54m 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 Paris to Lausanne trains for today, Sunday, May 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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9277 | On time 5:54 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 3h45 | 9:39 PM Lausanne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, May 25 | |||||
9261 | 7:56 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 3h43 | 11:39 AM Lausanne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Paris to Lausanne run on average 3 times per day, taking around 5h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $75 (€61) but you can travel from only $36 (€29) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:08, the last at 19:46. The fastest train covers the 256 miles (413 km) distance in 3h 43m.
Distance 256 miles (413 km) |
Average train duration 5h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $75 (€61) |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 3h 43m |
First train 6:08 AM |
Last train 7:46 PM |
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Prices are high by European standards, especially for hotels and dining. Supermarkets and lunch deals can reduce daily costs.
Service is included in restaurant prices. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or adding 5-10% for good service is appreciated. Round up taxi fares.
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