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Compare train, flight, and bus for Zurich to Lausanne
Omio 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 an average ticket price of $18 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 2h 55m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, while a flight costs an average of $409.
Distance: 108 miles (174 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$74 Average price | $18 Average price Cheapest | $409 Average price | $101 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 11m Average total duration 3h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 57m Average total duration 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 2h 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 |
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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 Zurich to Lausanne:
A bus is $56 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Lausanne costing on average $74.
A bus is $391 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Lausanne costing on average $409.
Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 57m.
Train takes on average 4h 11m.
Tickets start at around $74 compared to roughly $101 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $27. The journey takes 3h 41m versus 2h 40m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Zurich to Lausanne
How to get from Zurich to Lausanne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zurich to Lausanne is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- IC 1 704 | 7045:19 AM2h24Zurich HB7:43 AMLausanne station$531One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- IC 1 704 | 7045:19 AM2h24Zurich HB7:43 AMLausanne station$531One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- LX28085:05 PM0h50Zurich Airport5:55 PMGeneva International Airport$4341One-way0 transfers
Other options
- IR N1 746 | 746 · IR 15 2504 | 25042:02 AM4h18Zurich HB6:20 AMLausanne station$531One-way1 transfer
- SN 7 13773 | 13773 · IR N1 746 | 746 · IR 15 2504 | 25041:48 AM4h32Zürich Oerlikon6:20 AMLausanne station$551One-way2 transfers
- IR 35 2354 | 2354 · IC 5 508 | 5085:59 AM2h27Zurich Altstetten8:26 AMLausanne station$561One-way1 transfer
- LX28169:05 PM0h55Zurich Airport10:00 PMGeneva International Airport$4341One-way0 transfers
- LX28027:25 AM1h00Zurich Airport8:25 AMGeneva International Airport$4341One-way0 transfers
- LX280612:55 PM1h00Zurich Airport1:55 PMGeneva International Airport$4341One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Lausanne:
A bus is $56 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Lausanne costing on average $74.
A bus is $391 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Lausanne costing on average $409.
Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 57m.
Train takes on average 4h 11m.
- Around 27 trains per day.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Lausanne as scheduled services by train, flight, and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Lausanne station.
- Buses mostly depart from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Évian-les-Bains, Gare Routière.
- Travel with Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Swiss, BA Cityflyer, British Airways, Air Dolomiti, Edelweiss Air, Austrian Airlines to go to Lausanne by flight.
- Travel with SBB, SNCF | TGV Lyria to go to Lausanne by train.
- 7 direct flights per day with Swiss, Edelweiss Air.
- 7 direct trains per day with SBB.
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