- Must visit
Olympic Museum
The flagship museum of the Olympic movement on the Ouchy waterfront, with interactive sports, history, and memorabilia exhibits. One of Lausanne’s best-known cultural attractions.
Cheapest price
$185
Average price
$230
Fastest journey
7 h 28 m
Average duration
7 h 42 m
Trains per day
35
Distance
694 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rome to Lausanne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rome to Lausanne will cost around $230 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $185.
It's difficult to get from Rome to Lausanne without transferring at least once.
InterCityNotte 764+
Regionale TRENORD 2616+
EuroCity 40
Intercity 588+
EuroCity 146
9966+
EuroCity 44
9972+
EuroCity 44
9974+
EuroCity 146
FRECCIAROSSA 9636+
EuroCity 44
FRECCIAROSSA 9644+
EuroCity 146
9982+
EuroCity 44
9986+
EuroCity 146
9940+
EuroCity 146Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rome to Lausanne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $64. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $64, and a train costs an average of $112.
Distance: 431 miles (694 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$197 Average price | $109 Average price Cheapest | $174 Average price | $385 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 50m Average total duration 10h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 50m Average total duration 11h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | 2.1 - 4.2kg 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 Rome to Lausanne:
A bus is $65 (€52) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Lausanne costing on average $174 (€140).
A bus is $88 (€71) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Lausanne costing on average $197 (€159).
Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 20m.
Bus takes on average 11h 20m.
Tickets start at around $197 (€159) compared to roughly $385 (€311) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $188 (€152). The journey takes 10h 20m versus 9h 16m 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 Rome to Lausanne trains for tomorrow, Friday, June 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9904+ EuroCity 44 | 5:40 AM Rome Termini | 15h08 | 8:48 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
9966+ EuroCity 44 | 6:30 AM Rome Termini | 14h18 | 8:48 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
9908+ EuroCity 44 | 6:40 AM Rome Termini | 14h08 | 8:48 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
9968+ EuroCity 44 | On time 7:05 AM Rome Termini | 13h43 | 8:48 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
9970+ EuroCity 44 | On time 7:30 AM Rome Termini | 13h18 | 8:48 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
9912+ EuroCity 146 | On time 7:40 AM Rome Termini | 15h08 | 10:48 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
9912+ EuroCity 44 | On time 7:40 AM Rome Termini | 13h08 | 8:48 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
9972+ EuroCity 44 | On time 8:05 AM Rome Termini | 12h43 | 8:48 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
9972+ EuroCity 146 | On time 8:05 AM Rome Termini | 14h43 | 10:48 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
9916+ EuroCity 44 | On time 8:40 AM Rome Termini | 12h08 | 8:48 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
9916+ EuroCity 146 | On time 8:40 AM Rome Termini | 14h08 | 10:48 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
9974+ EuroCity 146 | On time 9:05 AM Rome Termini | 13h43 | 10:48 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
9974+ EuroCity 44 | On time 9:05 AM Rome Termini | 11h43 | 8:48 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
9920+ EuroCity 44 | On time 9:43 AM Rome Termini | 11h05 | 8:48 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
9920+ EuroCity 146 | On time 9:43 AM Rome Termini | 13h05 | 10:48 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
9976+ EuroCity 146 | On time 10:05 AM Rome Termini | 12h43 | 10:48 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
9976+ EuroCity 44 | On time 10:05 AM Rome Termini | 10h43 | 8:48 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 588+ EuroCity 146 | 10:20 AM Rome Termini | 12h28 | 10:48 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
9924+ EuroCity 44 | On time 10:40 AM Rome Termini | 10h08 | 8:48 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
9924+ EuroCity 146 | On time 10:40 AM Rome Termini | 12h08 | 10:48 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
9978+ EuroCity 146 | On time 11:05 AM Rome Termini | 11h43 | 10:48 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
9978+ EuroCity 44 | On time 11:05 AM Rome Termini | 9h43 | 8:48 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
9980+ EuroCity 146 | On time 12:10 PM Rome Termini | 10h38 | 10:48 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
9980+ EuroCity 44 | On time 12:10 PM Rome Termini | 8h38 | 8:48 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
9932+ EuroCity 44 | On time 12:40 PM Rome Termini | 8h08 | 8:48 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
9932+ EuroCity 146 | On time 12:40 PM Rome Termini | 10h08 | 10:48 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
9982+ EuroCity 44 | On time 1:05 PM Rome Termini | 7h43 | 8:48 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
9982+ EuroCity 146 | On time 1:05 PM Rome Termini | 9h43 | 10:48 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9636+ EuroCity 44 | 1:20 PM Rome Termini | 7h28 | 8:48 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
8134+ EuroCity 146 | On time 1:40 PM Rome Termini | 9h08 | 10:48 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
9984+ EuroCity 146 | On time 2:10 PM Rome Termini | 8h38 | 10:48 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
9940+ EuroCity 146 | On time 2:40 PM Rome Termini | 8h08 | 10:48 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
9986+ EuroCity 146 | 3:05 PM Rome Termini | 7h43 | 10:48 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9644+ EuroCity 146 | 3:20 PM Rome Termini | 7h28 | 10:48 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Rome to Lausanne run on average 4 times per day, taking around 10h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $112 (€91) but you can travel from only $61 (€49) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 431 miles (694 km) distance in 7h 28m.
Distance 431 miles (694 km) |
Average train duration 10h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $112 (€91) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 7h 28m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:53 PM |
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Best time to book 77 days |
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A popular brasserie near the station with a lively local atmosphere, appreciated for classic Swiss and French-inspired dishes and a dependable wine list.
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Service is included in Switzerland. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for very good service is appreciated. Round up taxi fares.
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