- 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
$56
Average price
$78
Fastest journey
2 h 24 m
Average duration
2 h 24 m
Trains per day
187
Distance
174 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Lausanne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Lausanne will cost around $78 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $56.
Of the 187 trains that leave Zurich for Lausanne on Sat, May 23, 34 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, May 23 the direct trains cover the 174 km distance in an average of 2 h 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 24 m .
On Sat, May 23 the slowest trains will take 2 h 24 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.
IC 1 704 | 704
SN 11 13702 | 13702 · IR N1 746 | 746 · IR 15 2504 | 2504
IR N1 746 | 746 · IR 15 2504 | 2504
SN 11 13709 | 13709 · IC 1 704 | 704
IC 5 10538 | 10538
IC 1 10718 | 10718
IC 1 10902 | 10902
IC 1 10712 | 10712
IC 1 10710 | 10710
IC 1 10706 | 10706Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Lausanne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a flight costs an average of $197.
Distance: 108 miles (174 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$84 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest | $482 Average price | $102 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 2m Average total duration 3h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 58m Average total duration 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 53m Average total duration Fastest 53m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
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 Zurich to Lausanne:
A bus is $66 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Lausanne costing on average $84 (€68).
A bus is $463 (€375) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Lausanne costing on average $482 (€390).
Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 28m.
Train takes on average 3h 32m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} 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.
Direct services run with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
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 Zurich to Lausanne trains for today, Friday, May 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 8 808 | 808 · IR 15 2512 | 2512 | 8:02 AM Zurich HB | 2h18 | 10:20 AM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 512 | 512 | 8:04 AM Zurich HB | 2h22 | 10:26 AM Lausanne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 710 | 710 | 8:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h28 | 10:43 AM Lausanne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 9 18929 | 18929 · IC 1 710 | 710 | 8:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h27 | 10:43 AM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
S 5 18529 | 18529 · IC 1 710 | 710 | 8:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h27 | 10:43 AM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 710 | 710 | 8:32 AM Zurich HB | 2h11 | 10:43 AM Lausanne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5 18531 | 18531 · IC 81 810 | 810 · IR 15 2514 | 2514 | 8:46 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h34 | 11:20 AM Lausanne station | 2 transfers | |
RE 48 4913 | 4913 · IC 81 810 | 810 · IR 15 2514 | 2514 | 8:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h32 | 11:20 AM Lausanne station | 2 transfers | |
RE 48 4913 | 4913 · IC 5 514 | 514 | 8:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h38 | 11:26 AM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
IR 35 2360 | 2360 · IC 5 514 | 514 | 8:59 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h27 | 11:26 AM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
IC 81 810 | 810 · IR 15 2514 | 2514 | 9:02 AM Zurich HB | 2h18 | 11:20 AM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 514 | 514 | 9:04 AM Zurich HB | 2h22 | 11:26 AM Lausanne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 712 | 712 | 9:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h28 | 11:43 AM Lausanne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 9 18933 | 18933 · IC 1 712 | 712 | 9:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h27 | 11:43 AM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
S 5 18533 | 18533 · IC 1 712 | 712 | 9:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h27 | 11:43 AM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 712 | 712 | 9:32 AM Zurich HB | 2h11 | 11:43 AM Lausanne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
9210 · 9269 | On time 9:34 AM Zurich HB | 6h05 | 3:39 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
S 5 18535 | 18535 · IC 8 812 | 812 · IR 15 2516 | 2516 | 9:46 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h34 | 12:20 PM Lausanne station | 2 transfers | |
RE 48 4915 | 4915 · IC 8 812 | 812 · IR 15 2516 | 2516 | 9:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h32 | 12:20 PM Lausanne station | 2 transfers | |
RE 48 4915 | 4915 · IC 5 516 | 516 | 9:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h38 | 12:26 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
IR 35 2362 | 2362 · IC 5 516 | 516 | 9:59 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h27 | 12:26 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
IC 8 812 | 812 · IR 15 2516 | 2516 | 10:02 AM Zurich HB | 2h18 | 12:20 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 516 | 516 | 10:04 AM Zurich HB | 2h22 | 12:26 PM Lausanne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 714 | 714 | 10:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h28 | 12:43 PM Lausanne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5 18537 | 18537 · IC 1 714 | 714 | 10:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h27 | 12:43 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
S 9 18937 | 18937 · IC 1 714 | 714 | 10:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h27 | 12:43 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 714 | 714 | 10:32 AM Zurich HB | 2h11 | 12:43 PM Lausanne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5 18539 | 18539 · IC 81 814 | 814 · IR 15 2518 | 2518 | 10:46 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h34 | 1:20 PM Lausanne station | 2 transfers | |
RE 48 4917 | 4917 · IC 5 518 | 518 | 10:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h38 | 1:26 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
RE 48 4917 | 4917 · IC 81 814 | 814 · IR 15 2518 | 2518 | 10:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h32 | 1:20 PM Lausanne station | 2 transfers | |
IR 35 2364 | 2364 · IC 5 518 | 518 | 10:59 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h27 | 1:26 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
IC 81 814 | 814 · IR 15 2518 | 2518 | 11:02 AM Zurich HB | 2h18 | 1:20 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 518 | 518 | 11:04 AM Zurich HB | 2h22 | 1:26 PM Lausanne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 716 | 716 | 11:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h28 | 1:43 PM Lausanne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5 18541 | 18541 · IC 1 716 | 716 | 11:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h27 | 1:43 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
S 9 18941 | 18941 · IC 1 716 | 716 | 11:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h27 | 1:43 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 716 | 716 | 11:32 AM Zurich HB | 2h11 | 1:43 PM Lausanne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5 18543 | 18543 · IC 8 816 | 816 · IR 15 2520 | 2520 | 11:46 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h34 | 2:20 PM Lausanne station | 2 transfers | |
RE 48 4919 | 4919 · IC 5 520 | 520 | 11:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h38 | 2:26 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
RE 48 4919 | 4919 · IC 8 816 | 816 · IR 15 2520 | 2520 | 11:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h32 | 2:20 PM Lausanne station | 2 transfers | |
IR 35 2366 | 2366 · IC 5 520 | 520 | 11:59 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h27 | 2:26 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
IC 8 816 | 816 · IR 15 2520 | 2520 | 12:02 PM Zurich HB | 2h18 | 2:20 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 520 | 520 | 12:04 PM Zurich HB | 2h22 | 2:26 PM Lausanne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 718 | 718 | 12:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h28 | 2:43 PM Lausanne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 9 18945 | 18945 · IC 1 718 | 718 | 12:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h27 | 2:43 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
S 5 18545 | 18545 · IC 1 718 | 718 | 12:16 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2h27 | 2:43 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 718 | 718 | 12:32 PM Zurich HB | 2h11 | 2:43 PM Lausanne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5 18547 | 18547 · IC 81 818 | 818 · IR 15 2522 | 2522 | 12:46 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2h34 | 3:20 PM Lausanne station | 2 transfers | |
RE 48 4921 | 4921 · IC 5 522 | 522 | 12:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h38 | 3:26 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
RE 48 4921 | 4921 · IC 81 818 | 818 · IR 15 2522 | 2522 | 12:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h32 | 3:20 PM Lausanne station | 2 transfers | |
IR 35 2368 | 2368 · IC 5 522 | 522 | 12:59 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2h27 | 3:26 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
IC 81 818 | 818 · IR 15 2522 | 2522 | 1:02 PM Zurich HB | 2h18 | 3:20 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 522 | 522 | 1:04 PM Zurich HB | 2h22 | 3:26 PM Lausanne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 720 | 720 | 1:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h28 | 3:43 PM Lausanne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5 18549 | 18549 · IC 1 720 | 720 | 1:16 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2h27 | 3:43 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
S 9 18949 | 18949 · IC 1 720 | 720 | 1:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h27 | 3:43 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 720 | 720 | 1:32 PM Zurich HB | 2h11 | 3:43 PM Lausanne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5 18551 | 18551 · IC 8 820 | 820 · IR 15 2524 | 2524 | 1:46 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2h34 | 4:20 PM Lausanne station | 2 transfers | |
RE 48 4923 | 4923 · IC 8 820 | 820 · IR 15 2524 | 2524 | 1:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h32 | 4:20 PM Lausanne station | 2 transfers | |
RE 48 4923 | 4923 · IC 5 524 | 524 | 1:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h38 | 4:26 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
IR 35 2370 | 2370 · IC 5 524 | 524 | 1:59 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2h27 | 4:26 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
IC 8 820 | 820 · IR 15 2524 | 2524 | 2:02 PM Zurich HB | 2h18 | 4:20 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 524 | 524 | 2:04 PM Zurich HB | 2h22 | 4:26 PM Lausanne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 722 | 722 | 2:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h28 | 4:43 PM Lausanne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5 18553 | 18553 · IC 1 722 | 722 | 2:16 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2h27 | 4:43 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
S 9 18953 | 18953 · IC 1 722 | 722 | 2:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h27 | 4:43 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 722 | 722 | 2:32 PM Zurich HB | 2h11 | 4:43 PM Lausanne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5 18555 | 18555 · IC 81 822 | 822 · IR 15 2526 | 2526 | 2:46 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2h34 | 5:20 PM Lausanne station | 2 transfers | |
RE 48 4925 | 4925 · IC 5 526 | 526 | 2:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h38 | 5:26 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
RE 48 4925 | 4925 · IC 81 822 | 822 · IR 15 2526 | 2526 | 2:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h32 | 5:20 PM Lausanne station | 2 transfers | |
IR 35 2372 | 2372 · IC 5 526 | 526 | 2:59 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2h27 | 5:26 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
IC 81 822 | 822 · IR 15 2526 | 2526 | 3:02 PM Zurich HB | 2h18 | 5:20 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 526 | 526 | 3:04 PM Zurich HB | 2h22 | 5:26 PM Lausanne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 724 | 724 | 3:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h28 | 5:43 PM Lausanne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5 18557 | 18557 · IC 1 724 | 724 | 3:16 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2h27 | 5:43 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
S 9 18957 | 18957 · IC 1 724 | 724 | 3:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h27 | 5:43 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 724 | 724 | 3:32 PM Zurich HB | 2h11 | 5:43 PM Lausanne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
9226 · 9277 | 3:34 PM Zurich HB | 6h05 | 9:39 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
S 5 18559 | 18559 · IC 8 824 | 824 · IR 15 2528 | 2528 | 3:46 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2h34 | 6:20 PM Lausanne station | 2 transfers | |
RE 48 4927 | 4927 · IC 8 824 | 824 · IR 15 2528 | 2528 | 3:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h32 | 6:20 PM Lausanne station | 2 transfers | |
RE 48 4927 | 4927 · IC 5 528 | 528 | 3:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h38 | 6:26 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
IR 35 2374 | 2374 · IC 5 528 | 528 | 3:59 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2h27 | 6:26 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
IC 8 824 | 824 · IR 15 2528 | 2528 | 4:02 PM Zurich HB | 2h18 | 6:20 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 528 | 528 | 4:04 PM Zurich HB | 2h22 | 6:26 PM Lausanne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 726 | 726 | 4:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h28 | 6:43 PM Lausanne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 9 18961 | 18961 · IC 1 726 | 726 | 4:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h27 | 6:43 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
S 5 18561 | 18561 · IC 1 726 | 726 | 4:16 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2h27 | 6:43 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 726 | 726 | 4:32 PM Zurich HB | 2h11 | 6:43 PM Lausanne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5 18563 | 18563 · IC 81 826 | 826 · IR 15 2530 | 2530 | 4:46 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2h34 | 7:20 PM Lausanne station | 2 transfers | |
IR 35 2376 | 2376 · IC 5 530 | 530 | 4:59 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2h27 | 7:26 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
S 5 18565 | 18565 · IC 1 728 | 728 | 5:16 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2h27 | 7:43 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
S 5 18567 | 18567 · IC 8 828 | 828 · IR 15 2532 | 2532 | 5:46 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2h34 | 8:20 PM Lausanne station | 2 transfers | |
IR 35 2378 | 2378 · IC 5 532 | 532 | 5:59 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2h27 | 8:26 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
S 5 18569 | 18569 · IC 1 730 | 730 | 6:16 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2h27 | 8:43 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
S 5 18571 | 18571 · IC 81 830 | 830 · IR 15 2534 | 2534 | 6:46 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2h34 | 9:20 PM Lausanne station | 2 transfers | |
IC 8 838 | 838 · IR 15 2542 | 2542 | 11:02 PM Zurich HB | 2h26 | 1:28 AM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 542 | 542 | 11:04 PM Zurich HB | 2h25 | 1:29 AM Lausanne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5 18591 | 18591 · IC 8 842 | 842 · RE 55 4544 | 4544 · RE N5 3590 | 3590 | 11:46 PM Zurich Altstetten | 3h44 | 3:30 AM Lausanne station | 3 transfers | |
S 9 18991 | 18991 · IC 8 842 | 842 · RE 55 4544 | 4544 · RE N5 3590 | 3590 | 11:46 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h44 | 3:30 AM Lausanne station | 3 transfers | |
| Saturday, May 23 | |||||
IC 8 842 | 842 · RE 55 4544 | 4544 · RE N5 3590 | 3590 | 12:02 AM Zurich HB | 3h28 | 3:30 AM Lausanne station | 2 transfers | |
RE 12 4793 | 4793 · IC 8 844 | 844 · B N17 91702 | 91702 · SN 13846 | 13846 | 12:37 AM Zurich Altstetten | 4h02 | 4:39 AM Lausanne station | 3 transfers | |
S 24 20495 | 20495 · IC 8 844 | 844 · B N17 91702 | 91702 · SN 13846 | 13846 | 12:39 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 4h00 | 4:39 AM Lausanne station | 3 transfers | |
IC 8 844 | 844 · B N17 91702 | 91702 · SN 13846 | 13846 | 12:53 AM Zurich HB | 3h46 | 4:39 AM Lausanne station | 2 transfers | |
SN 6 13763 | 13763 · IR N1 746 | 746 · IR 15 2504 | 2504 | 1:26 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 4h54 | 6:20 AM Lausanne station | 2 transfers | |
SN 11 13702 | 13702 · IR N1 746 | 746 · IR 15 2504 | 2504 | 1:36 AM Zurich Altstetten | 4h44 | 6:20 AM Lausanne station | 2 transfers | |
IR N1 746 | 746 · IR 15 2504 | 2504 | 1:54 AM Zurich HB | 4h26 | 6:20 AM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
SN 11 13709 | 13709 · IC 1 704 | 704 | 4:26 AM Zurich Altstetten | 3h17 | 7:43 AM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
T 50 | 123 · IC 1 704 | 704 | 4:48 AM Zurich | 2h55 | 7:43 AM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 704 | 704 | 5:12 AM Zurich HB | 2h31 | 7:43 AM Lausanne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
T 50 | 627 · IC 8 804 | 804 · IR 15 2508 | 2508 | 5:18 AM Zurich | 3h02 | 8:20 AM Lausanne station | 2 transfers | |
IR 2155 | 2155 · IC 8 804 | 804 · IR 15 2508 | 2508 | 5:28 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h52 | 8:20 AM Lausanne station | 2 transfers | |
IR 2155 | 2155 · IC 5 508 | 508 | 5:28 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h58 | 8:26 AM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
S 8 18819 | 18819 · IC 5 508 | 508 | 5:30 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h56 | 8:26 AM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
IC 8 804 | 804 · IR 15 2508 | 2508 | 5:41 AM Zurich HB | 2h39 | 8:20 AM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 508 | 508 | 5:43 AM Zurich HB | 2h43 | 8:26 AM Lausanne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5 18519 | 18519 · IC 1 10706 | 10706 | 5:46 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h57 | 8:43 AM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
S 12 19218 | 19218 · IR 16 2158 | 2158 · IC 1 10706 | 10706 | 5:50 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h53 | 8:43 AM Lausanne station | 2 transfers | |
S 7 18721 | 18721 · IC 1 10706 | 10706 | 6:03 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h40 | 8:43 AM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
S 5 18521 | 18521 · IC 81 806 | 806 · IR 15 2510 | 2510 | 6:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 3h04 | 9:20 AM Lausanne station | 2 transfers | |
S 5 18521 | 18521 · IC 5 10510 | 10510 | 6:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 3h10 | 9:26 AM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 10706 | 10706 | 6:19 AM Zurich HB | 2h24 | 8:43 AM Lausanne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 12 19220 | 19220 · RE 12 4758 | 4758 · IC 5 10510 | 10510 | 6:20 AM Zurich Altstetten | 3h06 | 9:26 AM Lausanne station | 2 transfers | |
S 12 19220 | 19220 · RE 12 4758 | 4758 · IC 6 959 | 959 · IR 15 2510 | 2510 | 6:20 AM Zurich Altstetten | 3h00 | 9:20 AM Lausanne station | 3 transfers | |
S 6 18621 | 18621 · IC 81 806 | 806 · IR 15 2510 | 2510 | 6:21 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h59 | 9:20 AM Lausanne station | 2 transfers | |
S 8 18823 | 18823 · IC 5 10510 | 10510 | 6:30 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h56 | 9:26 AM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
IC 81 806 | 806 · IR 15 2510 | 2510 | 6:41 AM Zurich HB | 2h39 | 9:20 AM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 10510 | 10510 | 6:43 AM Zurich HB | 2h43 | 9:26 AM Lausanne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 7 18725 | 18725 · IC 1 10708 | 10708 | 7:03 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h40 | 9:43 AM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
S 14 19425 | 19425 · IC 1 10708 | 10708 | 7:05 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h38 | 9:43 AM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
S 5 18525 | 18525 · IC 5 10512 | 10512 | 7:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 3h10 | 10:26 AM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
S 5 18525 | 18525 · IC 8 808 | 808 · IR 15 2512 | 2512 | 7:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 3h04 | 10:20 AM Lausanne station | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 10708 | 10708 | 7:19 AM Zurich HB | 2h24 | 9:43 AM Lausanne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 12 19224 | 19224 · RE 12 4760 | 4760 · IC 5 10512 | 10512 | 7:20 AM Zurich Altstetten | 3h06 | 10:26 AM Lausanne station | 2 transfers | |
S 12 19224 | 19224 · RE 12 4760 | 4760 · ICE 271 | 271 · IR 15 2512 | 2512 | 7:20 AM Zurich Altstetten | 3h00 | 10:20 AM Lausanne station | 3 transfers | |
S 6 18625 | 18625 · IC 8 808 | 808 · IR 15 2512 | 2512 | 7:21 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h59 | 10:20 AM Lausanne station | 2 transfers | |
S 8 18827 | 18827 · IC 5 10512 | 10512 | 7:30 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h56 | 10:26 AM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
IC 8 808 | 808 · IR 15 2512 | 2512 | 7:41 AM Zurich HB | 2h39 | 10:20 AM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 10512 | 10512 | 7:43 AM Zurich HB | 2h43 | 10:26 AM Lausanne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Zurich to Lausanne run on average 26 times per day, taking around 3h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $57 (€46) but you can travel from only $19 (€15) by bus.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 108 miles (174 km) distance in 2h 11m.
Distance 108 miles (174 km) |
Average train duration 3h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $57 (€46) |
Trains per day 26 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 2h 11m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:54 PM |
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Discover the best of Lausanne — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Lausanne trip today.
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.
A celebrated museum dedicated to outsider art, founded from Jean Dubuffet’s collection. It is highly regarded for its original works by self-taught creators.
Lausanne’s major arts district near the station, bringing together leading museums in a stylish former rail zone. A key contemporary culture stop in the city.
Lausanne’s lakeside district, known for promenades, parks, and views across Lake Geneva to the Alps. It is one of the city’s essential walking areas.
The old town around the cathedral, with steep lanes, historic buildings, and classic Lausanne atmosphere. Ideal for wandering and photography.
A regenerated central district of contemporary architecture, terraces, shopping, and nightlife spaces. It is especially popular with younger visitors and on social media.
A Vaud-style cheese fondue, typically made with local cheeses and white wine. It is a classic communal dish strongly associated with the canton around Lausanne.
The signature dish of Canton Vaud: slow-cooked leeks and potatoes served with saucisson vaudois. It is one of the most traditional foods to try in Lausanne.
A smoked pork sausage from Vaud, often served with papet vaudois. It is a protected regional specialty and a staple of local cuisine.
A world-renowned fine dining restaurant just outside central Lausanne, celebrated for haute cuisine and exceptional service.
A long-established rustic restaurant above Lausanne, known for fondue, rösti, and other Swiss classics with panoramic views over the city and lake.
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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Lausanne Gare -> Lausanne City Center
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