- 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
$111
Average price
$129
Fastest journey
2 h 2 m
Average duration
2 h 2 m
Trains per day
19
Distance
133 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sursee to Lausanne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sursee to Lausanne will cost around $129 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $111.
Of the 19 trains that leave Sursee for Lausanne on Thu, Aug 06, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 06 the direct trains cover the 133 km distance in an average of 2 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 2 m .
On Thu, Aug 06 the slowest trains will take 2 h 2 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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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sursee to Lausanne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $60. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $60, and a train costs an average of $60.
Distance: 82 miles (133 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$60 Average price Cheapest | $37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 4m sooner (2h 2m by train vs 2h 6m by car). Tickets start at around $60 compared to roughly $37 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Sursee to Lausanne trains for today, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:18 AM Sursee | 2h02 | 1:20 PM Lausanne | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, August 6 | |||||
![]() | 5:24 AM Sursee | 2h19 | 7:43 AM Lausanne | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:51 AM Sursee | 2h35 | 8:26 AM Lausanne | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Sursee to Lausanne run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $60 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 15:17. The fastest train covers the 82 miles (133 km) distance in 2h 2m.
Distance 82 miles (133 km) |
Average train duration 2h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $60 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 2m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 3:17 PM |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sursee 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 Sursee to Lausanne trains use the Sursee to Lausanne station pair. Use this guide to compare Sursee and Lausanne train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Sursee has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: BLOOM Coffee Store, Restaurant Sursee
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Sursee. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Sursee. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Sursee: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Sursee: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Sursee: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Sursee, Hotel Central Sursee, Hotel Bellevue am See.
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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