- Must visit
Olympic Museum
The city’s flagship museum on Olympic history, sport, and interactive exhibits in a lakeside setting at Ouchy.
Cheapest price
$55
Average price
$81
Fastest journey
2 h 11 m
Average duration
2 h 11 m
Trains per day
122
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 $81 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $55.
Of the 122 trains that leave Zurich for Lausanne on Tue, Jul 07, 31 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jul 07 the direct trains cover the 174 km distance in an average of 2 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 11 m .
On Tue, Jul 07 the slowest trains will take 2 h 11 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 8 842 | 842 · IR 15 2504 | 2504
IC 1 704 | 704
S 11 19116 | 19116 · IC 1 704 | 704
S 14 19416 | 19416 · IC 1 704 | 704
IR 35 2384 | 2384 · IC 5 536 | 536
IC 1 710 | 710
IC 1 706 | 706
IC 1 708 | 708
IC 1 714 | 714
IC 1 712 | 712Omio 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 $18. 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 $18, and a flight costs an average of $194.
Distance: 108 miles (174 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$83 Average price | $18 Average price Cheapest | $474 Average price | $100 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 $65 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Lausanne costing on average $83 (€68).
A bus is $456 (€375) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Lausanne costing on average $474 (€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, Monday, July 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 9 18957 | 18957 · IC 1 724 | 724 | 3:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h27 | 5:43 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
S 5 18557 | 18557 · IC 1 724 | 724 | 3:16 PM Zurich Altstetten | 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 | |
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 5 528 | 528 | 3:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h38 | 6:26 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
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 | |
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 5 18561 | 18561 · IC 1 726 | 726 | 4:16 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2h27 | 6:43 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
S 9 18961 | 18961 · IC 1 726 | 726 | 4:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 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 | |
RE 48 4929 | 4929 · IC 81 826 | 826 · IR 15 2530 | 2530 | 4:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h32 | 7:20 PM Lausanne station | 2 transfers | |
RE 48 4929 | 4929 · IC 5 530 | 530 | 4:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h38 | 7:26 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
IR 35 2376 | 2376 · IC 5 530 | 530 | 4:59 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2h27 | 7:26 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
IC 81 826 | 826 · IR 15 2530 | 2530 | 5:02 PM Zurich HB | 2h18 | 7:20 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 530 | 530 | 5:04 PM Zurich HB | 2h22 | 7:26 PM Lausanne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 728 | 728 | 5:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h28 | 7:43 PM Lausanne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5 18565 | 18565 · IC 1 728 | 728 | 5:16 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2h27 | 7:43 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
S 9 18965 | 18965 · IC 1 728 | 728 | 5:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h27 | 7:43 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 728 | 728 | 5:32 PM Zurich HB | 2h11 | 7:43 PM Lausanne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 | |
RE 48 4931 | 4931 · IC 8 828 | 828 · IR 15 2532 | 2532 | 5:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h32 | 8:20 PM Lausanne station | 2 transfers | |
RE 48 4931 | 4931 · IC 5 532 | 532 | 5:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h38 | 8:26 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
IR 35 2378 | 2378 · IC 5 532 | 532 | 5:59 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2h27 | 8:26 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
IC 8 828 | 828 · IR 15 2532 | 2532 | 6:02 PM Zurich HB | 2h18 | 8:20 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 532 | 532 | 6:04 PM Zurich HB | 2h22 | 8:26 PM Lausanne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 730 | 730 | 6:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h28 | 8:43 PM Lausanne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5 18569 | 18569 · IC 1 730 | 730 | 6:16 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2h27 | 8:43 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
S 9 18969 | 18969 · IC 1 730 | 730 | 6:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h27 | 8:43 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 730 | 730 | 6:32 PM Zurich HB | 2h11 | 8:43 PM Lausanne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 | |
RE 48 4933 | 4933 · IC 5 534 | 534 | 6:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h38 | 9:26 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
RE 48 4933 | 4933 · IC 81 830 | 830 · IR 15 2534 | 2534 | 6:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h32 | 9:20 PM Lausanne station | 2 transfers | |
IR 35 2380 | 2380 · IC 5 534 | 534 | 6:59 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2h27 | 9:26 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
IC 81 830 | 830 · IR 15 2534 | 2534 | 7:02 PM Zurich HB | 2h18 | 9:20 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 534 | 534 | 7:04 PM Zurich HB | 2h22 | 9:26 PM Lausanne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 732 | 732 | 7:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h28 | 9:43 PM Lausanne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 9 18973 | 18973 · IC 1 732 | 732 | 7:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h27 | 9:43 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
S 5 18573 | 18573 · IC 1 732 | 732 | 7:16 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2h27 | 9:43 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 732 | 732 | 7:32 PM Zurich HB | 2h11 | 9:43 PM Lausanne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5 18575 | 18575 · IC 8 832 | 832 · IR 15 2536 | 2536 | 7:46 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2h34 | 10:20 PM Lausanne station | 2 transfers | |
RE 48 4935 | 4935 · IC 8 832 | 832 · IR 15 2536 | 2536 | 7:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h32 | 10:20 PM Lausanne station | 2 transfers | |
RE 48 4935 | 4935 · IC 5 536 | 536 | 7:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h38 | 10:26 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
IR 35 2384 | 2384 · IC 5 536 | 536 | 7:59 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2h27 | 10:26 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
IC 8 832 | 832 · IR 15 2536 | 2536 | 8:02 PM Zurich HB | 2h18 | 10:20 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 536 | 536 | 8:04 PM Zurich HB | 2h22 | 10:26 PM Lausanne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 734 | 734 | 8:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h28 | 10:43 PM Lausanne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 9 18977 | 18977 · IC 1 734 | 734 | 8:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h27 | 10:43 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
S 5 18577 | 18577 · IC 1 734 | 734 | 8:16 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2h27 | 10:43 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 734 | 734 | 8:32 PM Zurich HB | 2h11 | 10:43 PM Lausanne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5 18579 | 18579 · IC 5 538 | 538 | 8:46 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2h40 | 11:26 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
S 5 18579 | 18579 · IC 8 834 | 834 · IR 15 2538 | 2538 | 8:46 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2h34 | 11:20 PM Lausanne station | 2 transfers | |
IC 8 834 | 834 · IR 15 2538 | 2538 | 9:02 PM Zurich HB | 2h18 | 11:20 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
S 5 18581 | 18581 · IR 55 1788 | 1788 · IC 51 1640 | 1640 | 9:16 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2h40 | 11:56 PM Lausanne station | 2 transfers | |
S 5 18591 | 18591 · IC 8 842 | 842 · IR 15 2504 | 2504 | 11:46 PM Zurich Altstetten | 6h34 | 6:20 AM Lausanne station | 2 transfers | |
S 9 18991 | 18991 · IC 8 842 | 842 · IR 15 2504 | 2504 | 11:46 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 6h34 | 6:20 AM Lausanne station | 2 transfers | |
S 6 18691 | 18691 · IR 37 2290 | 2290 · S 3 17312 | 17312 · IC 51 506 | 506 | 11:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 7h35 | 7:26 AM Lausanne station | 3 transfers | |
S 6 18691 | 18691 · IR 37 2290 | 2290 · S 29 8994 | 8994 · IR 17 2806 | 2806 | 11:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 7h29 | 7:20 AM Lausanne station | 4 transfers | |
| Tuesday, July 7 | |||||
IC 8 842 | 842 · IR 15 2504 | 2504 | 12:02 AM Zurich HB | 6h18 | 6:20 AM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
S 11 19192 | 19192 · S 29 8994 | 8994 · IR 17 2806 | 2806 · IR 15 2506 | 2506 | 12:05 AM Zurich Altstetten | 7h15 | 7:20 AM Lausanne station | 3 transfers | |
IR 37 2290 | 2290 · S 29 8994 | 8994 · IR 17 2806 | 2806 · IR 15 2506 | 2506 | 12:08 AM Zurich HB | 7h12 | 7:20 AM Lausanne station | 3 transfers | |
IR 37 2290 | 2290 · S 3 17312 | 17312 · IC 51 506 | 506 | 12:08 AM Zurich HB | 7h18 | 7:26 AM Lausanne station | 2 transfers | |
S 11 19116 | 19116 · IC 1 704 | 704 | 5:05 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h38 | 7:43 AM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
S 11 19116 | 19116 · IC 1 704 | 704 | 5:05 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h38 | 7:43 AM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
S 14 19416 | 19416 · IC 1 704 | 704 | 5:07 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h36 | 7:43 AM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 704 | 704 | 5:19 AM Zurich HB | 2h24 | 7:43 AM Lausanne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5 18519 | 18519 · IC 8 804 | 804 · IR 15 2508 | 2508 | 5:46 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h34 | 8:20 AM Lausanne station | 2 transfers | |
S 9 18919 | 18919 · IC 5 508 | 508 | 5:46 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h40 | 8:26 AM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
S 9 18919 | 18919 · IC 8 804 | 804 · IR 15 2508 | 2508 | 5:46 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h34 | 8:20 AM Lausanne station | 2 transfers | |
IR 35 2354 | 2354 · IC 5 508 | 508 | 5:59 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h27 | 8:26 AM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
IC 8 804 | 804 · IR 15 2508 | 2508 | 6:02 AM Zurich HB | 2h18 | 8:20 AM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 508 | 508 | 6:04 AM Zurich HB | 2h22 | 8:26 AM Lausanne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 706 | 706 | 6:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h28 | 8:43 AM Lausanne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 9 18921 | 18921 · IC 1 706 | 706 | 6:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h27 | 8:43 AM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
S 5 18521 | 18521 · IC 1 706 | 706 | 6:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h27 | 8:43 AM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 706 | 706 | 6:32 AM Zurich HB | 2h11 | 8:43 AM Lausanne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5 18523 | 18523 · IC 81 806 | 806 · IR 15 2510 | 2510 | 6:46 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h34 | 9:20 AM Lausanne station | 2 transfers | |
RE 48 4909 | 4909 · IC 5 510 | 510 | 6:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h38 | 9:26 AM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
RE 48 4909 | 4909 · IC 81 806 | 806 · IR 15 2510 | 2510 | 6:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h32 | 9:20 AM Lausanne station | 2 transfers | |
9206 · 9269 | 6:58 AM Zurich HB | 8h41 | 3:39 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
IR 35 2356 | 2356 · IC 5 510 | 510 | 6:59 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h27 | 9:26 AM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
IC 81 806 | 806 · IR 15 2510 | 2510 | 7:02 AM Zurich HB | 2h18 | 9:20 AM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 510 | 510 | 7:04 AM Zurich HB | 2h22 | 9:26 AM Lausanne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 708 | 708 | 7:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h28 | 9:43 AM Lausanne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5 18525 | 18525 · IC 1 708 | 708 | 7:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h27 | 9:43 AM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
S 9 18925 | 18925 · IC 1 708 | 708 | 7:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h27 | 9:43 AM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 708 | 708 | 7:32 AM Zurich HB | 2h11 | 9:43 AM Lausanne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5 18527 | 18527 · IC 8 808 | 808 · IR 15 2512 | 2512 | 7:46 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h34 | 10:20 AM Lausanne station | 2 transfers | |
RE 48 4911 | 4911 · IC 8 808 | 808 · IR 15 2512 | 2512 | 7:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h32 | 10:20 AM Lausanne station | 2 transfers | |
RE 48 4911 | 4911 · IC 5 512 | 512 | 7:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h38 | 10:26 AM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
IR 35 2358 | 2358 · IC 5 512 | 512 | 7:59 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h27 | 10:26 AM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
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 5 514 | 514 | 8:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h38 | 11:26 AM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
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 | |
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 5 18533 | 18533 · IC 1 712 | 712 | 9:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h27 | 11:43 AM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
S 9 18933 | 18933 · IC 1 712 | 712 | 9:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 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 | |
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 8 816 | 816 · IR 15 2520 | 2520 | 11:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h32 | 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 | |
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 5 18545 | 18545 · IC 1 718 | 718 | 12:16 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2h27 | 2:43 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
S 9 18945 | 18945 · IC 1 718 | 718 | 12:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 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 | |
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 | |
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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 $18 (€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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Best time to book 42 days |
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The city’s flagship museum on Olympic history, sport, and interactive exhibits in a lakeside setting at Ouchy.
World-famous museum dedicated to outsider art, with a remarkable collection assembled from self-taught creators.
Major fine arts museum in the Plateforme 10 district, known for Swiss and international art in a striking modern building.
Lakeside district with promenades, marina views, and easy walks along Lake Geneva; one of Lausanne’s most popular areas.
New arts district by the station, combining major museums with contemporary architecture and a lively cultural atmosphere.
Elegant terrace park with classic city and lake views, popular for photos, walks, and a relaxed local atmosphere.
A classic Swiss fondue made with Gruyère and Vacherin Fribourgeois, served bubbling hot with bread. It is a beloved regional specialty around Lake Geneva and throughout French-speaking Switzerland.
The signature dish of Vaud: slow-cooked leeks and potatoes served with saucisse aux choux, a local cabbage sausage. It is one of the most traditional foods associated with Lausanne and the canton.
Deep-fried cheese fritters from the Vaud region, usually eaten hot with pickles and bread. They are a famous local specialty with roots in village inns near Lausanne.
A respected fine-dining address in the Lausanne area, known for polished Swiss gastronomy and a more formal experience suited to a splurge meal.
A long-established traditional restaurant above Lausanne, known for fondue, rösti, and Swiss classics in a rustic chalet setting with panoramic views.
A well-known brasserie near the station with a lively local atmosphere, serving seasonal Swiss and French-inspired dishes in a classic Lausanne setting.
Prices are high by European standards, especially for dining and hotels, though public transport and lunch deals can help manage costs.
Service is usually included. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for excellent service is appreciated in restaurants. Round up taxis; small tips are optional in cafes.
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Lausanne Railway Station, Lausanne -> Lausanne City Center, Lausanne
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich 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 Zurich to Lausanne trains use the Zürich HB to Lausanne station pair, with some services arriving at Lausanne-Flon, pl. de l'Europe. Use this guide to compare Zurich and Lausanne train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Zürich HB is 1 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich HB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Au Premier, Brasserie Federal
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Zürich HB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Zürich HB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zürich HB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zürich HB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich HB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich, Hotel St. Gotthard, Central Plaza Hotel.
Zürich Oerlikon is 5 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich Oerlikon 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: Negishi Sushi Bar, Le Muh
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Zürich Oerlikon. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Zürich Oerlikon. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zürich Oerlikon: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zürich Oerlikon: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Oerlikon: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Courtyard Zurich North, Swissotel Zurich, Hotel Sternen Oerlikon.
Zürich Altstetten is 5 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich Altstetten 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: Restaurant Markthalle, Restaurant LaSalle
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Zürich Altstetten. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Zürich Altstetten. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zürich Altstetten: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zürich Altstetten: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Altstetten: Elevators.
Nearby hotels include Placid Hotel Zurich, Best Western Hotel Spirgarten, H+ Hotel Zürich.
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.
Lausanne-Flon, pl. de l'Europe has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lausanne-Flon, pl. de l'Europe.
Lausanne, Ouchy-Olympique is 1 km from Lausanne city centre. Public transport options include:
Lausanne, Ouchy-Olympique has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Lausanne, Ouchy-Olympique.
ATMs are available at Lausanne, Ouchy-Olympique.
Available at Lausanne, Ouchy-Olympique: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lausanne, Ouchy-Olympique: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lausanne, Ouchy-Olympique.
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