- Must visit
Musée cantonal des Beaux-Arts Lausanne (MCBA)
Flagship art museum in the Plateforme 10 district, with major Swiss and international works from past centuries to today.
Cheapest price on Aug 30
€79
Average ticket price on Aug 30
€141
Fastest journey on Aug 30
7 h 43 m
Average journey duration on Aug 30
7 h 45 m
Trains on Aug 30
7
Distance
505 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salzburg to Lausanne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salzburg to Lausanne will cost around €141 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €79.
On Sun, Aug 30, we found 7 trains from Salzburg to Lausanne, including 7 direct services.
On Sun, Aug 30 the direct trains cover the 505 km distance in an average of 7 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 43 m .
On Sun, Aug 30 the slowest trains will take 7 h 47 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.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Lausanne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €75 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 46m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €75, while a flight costs an average of €518.
Distance: 313 miles (505 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€120 Average price | €75 Average price Cheapest | €518 Average price | €138 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 40m Average total duration 8h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 33m Average total duration 11h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 46m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.0kg 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 Salzburg to Lausanne:
A bus is €46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Lausanne costing on average €120.
A bus is €443 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Lausanne costing on average €518.
Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 10m.
Bus takes on average 11h 3m.
Tickets start at around €120 compared to roughly €138 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €18. The journey takes 8h 10m versus 6h 53m 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 Salzburg to Lausanne trains for tomorrow, Sunday, August 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 3:56 AM Salzburg | 7h47 | 11:43 AM Lausanne | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:05 AM Salzburg | 8h38 | 12:43 PM Lausanne | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 AM Salzburg | 7h43 | 2:43 PM Lausanne | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:56 AM Salzburg | 8h24 | 4:20 PM Lausanne | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 AM Salzburg | 7h43 | 3:43 PM Lausanne | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:56 AM Salzburg | 7h47 | 4:43 PM Lausanne | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 AM Salzburg | 7h43 | 5:43 PM Lausanne | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Salzburg to Lausanne run on average 3 times per day, taking around 8h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €55 but you can travel from only €36 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:47. The fastest train covers the 313 miles (505 km) distance in 7h 16m.
Distance 313 miles (505 km) |
Average train duration 8h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price €55 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 7h 16m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 11:47 PM |
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Traditional lakeside restaurant known for Lake Geneva fish, especially perch fillets, with classic regional cooking and water views.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Salzburg 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.

Most Salzburg to Lausanne trains use the Salzburg Hbf to Lausanne station pair. Use this guide to compare Salzburg and Lausanne train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Salzburg Hbf is 1 km from Salzburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Salzburg Hbf 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, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Imlauer, Stieglitz
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Salzburg Hbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Salzburg Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Salzburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Salzburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Salzburg Hbf: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Europa Salzburg, Wyndham Grand Salzburg Conference Centre, H+ Hotel Salzburg.
Salzburg Aiglhof is 1 km from Salzburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Salzburg Aiglhof has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Salzburg Aiglhof.
ATMs are available at Salzburg Aiglhof.
Available at Salzburg Aiglhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Salzburg Aiglhof: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Salzburg Aiglhof.
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.
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