How to travel from Zurich to Lausanne

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Compare train, bus, and flight 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 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 $195.

Distance: 108 miles (174 km)

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Driving

$83

Average price

$18

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Cheapest

$476

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$101

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(fuel + tolls)

4h 2m

Average total duration

3h 32m

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30m

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2h 58m

Average total duration

2h 28m

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3h 53m

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53m

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3h 0m

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2h 40m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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0.5 - 1.0kg

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Swiss

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Lausanne is a bus with an average price of $18 (€15).

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 $458 (€375) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Lausanne costing on average $476 (€390).

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Lausanne is by flight with an average journey time of 53m.

Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 28m.

Train takes on average 3h 32m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Zurich and Lausanne including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Zurich to Lausanne among Omio's users.

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from Zurich to Lausanne

How to get from Zurich to Lausanne by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Zurich to Lausanne is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • SBBIC 1 706 | 706
    6:32 AM2h11
    Zurich HB
    8:43 AMLausanne station
    $541One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • SBBIC 1 706 | 706
    6:32 AM2h11
    Zurich HB
    8:43 AMLausanne station
    $541One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • SwissLX2818
    10:45 PM0h50
    Zurich Airport
    11:35 PMGeneva International Airport
    $4431One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SBBIR 35 2356 | 2356 · IC 5 510 | 510
    6:59 AM2h27
    Zurich Altstetten
    9:26 AMLausanne station
    $541One-way
    1 transfer
  • SBBIR 35 2358 | 2358 · IC 5 512 | 512
    7:59 AM2h27
    Zurich Altstetten
    10:26 AMLausanne station
    $561One-way
    1 transfer
  • SBBIC 5 510 | 510
    7:04 AM2h22
    Zurich HB
    9:26 AMLausanne station
    $581One-way
    0 transfers
  • SwissLX2804
    9:15 AM0h50
    Zurich Airport
    10:05 AMGeneva International Airport
    $4431One-way
    0 transfers
  • SwissLX2816
    9:05 PM0h50
    Zurich Airport
    9:55 PMGeneva International Airport
    $4431One-way
    0 transfers
  • SwissLX2802
    7:25 AM1h00
    Zurich Airport
    8:25 AMGeneva International Airport
    $4431One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from Zürich to Lausanne

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Zürich to Lausanne, 100,00% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Zürich to Lausanne and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Zurich to Lausanne

Travel to Lausanne easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Zurich to Lausanne.

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There are 3 options to travel between Zurich and Lausanne including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Lausanne is a bus with an average price of $18 (€15).

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 $458 (€375) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Lausanne costing on average $476 (€390).

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Lausanne is by flight with an average journey time of 53m.

Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 28m.

Train takes on average 3h 32m.

The distance from Zurich to Lausanne is approximately 108 miles (174 km).
The average frequency per day from Zurich to Lausanne is:
  • Around 26 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, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Zurich to Lausanne:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zurich to Lausanne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SBB, SNCF | TGV Lyria, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Lausanne by train.
  • Travel with Swiss to go to Lausanne by flight.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Lausanne by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Zurich to Lausanne with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct trains per day with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
  • 7 direct flights per day with Swiss.
  • 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Zurich to Lausanne often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Milan, Geneva, Lyon, Paris Gare de Lyon. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lausanne and these popular destinations at a great price.

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