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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
$68
Average price
$187
Fastest journey
8 h
Average duration
8 h 5 m
Trains per day
12
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 $187 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $68.
It's difficult to get from Salzburg to Lausanne without transferring at least 2 times.
RJX 168+
IC 704
RJX 168 · IR 2504+
IC 10842
RJX 166 · IR 1788+
IC 1640
RJX 166+
IC 540
RJX 260 · ECE 194 · IC 526
RJX 160 · IR 1776+
IC 1628
RJX 166 · IR 1788+
IC 1640
RJX 162 · IR 1780+
IC 1632
EC 164+
RJX 766+
IC 1636+
IR 1784
RJX 260 · ECE 194 · IC 526Omio 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 prices starting from $56. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $56, and a flight costs an average of $221.
Distance: 313 miles (505 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$144 Average price | $75 Average price Cheapest | $509 Average price | $171 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 9m Average total duration 7h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 55m Average total duration 10h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 28m Average total duration Fastest 6h 28m Onboard + 3h 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 |
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 Salzburg to Lausanne:
A bus is $69 (€56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Lausanne costing on average $144 (€116).
A bus is $434 (€350) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Lausanne costing on average $509 (€410).
Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 39m.
Bus takes on average 10h 25m.
Tickets start at around $144 (€116) compared to roughly $171 (€138) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $27 (€22). The journey takes 7h 39m 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 today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:00 AM Salzburg | 7h43 | 3:43 PM Lausanne | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:00 AM Salzburg | 8h43 | 5:43 PM Lausanne | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:56 AM Salzburg | 7h47 | 5:43 PM Lausanne | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, May 31 | |||||
RJX 260 · ECE 194 · IC 526 | On time 9:00 AM Salzburg Hbf | 8h26 | 5:26 PM Lausanne station | 2 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Salzburg to Lausanne run on average 5 times per day, taking around 7h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $59 (€47) but you can travel from only $56 (€45) 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 43m.
Distance 313 miles (505 km) |
Average train duration 7h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $59 (€47) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 7h 43m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 11:47 PM |
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The old town around the cathedral, with steep lanes, historic buildings, and classic Lausanne atmosphere. Ideal for wandering and photography.
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A well-known neighborhood brasserie near the station with a lively local atmosphere, seasonal dishes, and dependable Swiss-French cooking.
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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