The cheapest and fastest trains from Bordeaux to Lausanne
Cheapest price
€299
Average price
€299
Fastest journey
7 h 47 m
Average duration
7 h 47 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
590 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bordeaux to Lausanne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bordeaux to Lausanne will cost around €299 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €299.
It's difficult to get from Bordeaux to Lausanne without transferring at least once.
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Compare bus, train, and flight for Bordeaux to Lausanne
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bordeaux to Lausanne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €36, and a train costs an average of €91.
Distance: 590 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
€231 Average price | €111 Average price | €58 Average price Cheapest |
10h 4m Average total duration 9h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 27m Average total duration Fastest 2h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 29m Average total duration 11h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.8 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Bordeaux to Lausanne train times
The table below shows live departures for Bordeaux to Lausanne trains for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:46 AM Bordeaux | 6h54 | 1:40 PM Lausanne | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:46 AM Bordeaux | 7h54 | 7:40 PM Lausanne | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bordeaux to Lausanne
Trains from Bordeaux to Lausanne run on average 3 times per day, taking around 9h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €91 but you can travel from only €36 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:00, the last at 19:20. The fastest train covers the 590 km distance in 6h 54m.
Distance 590 km |
Average train duration 9h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price €91 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 6h 54m |
First train 06:00 |
Last train 19:20 |
Train companies: SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF Intercités de nuit , TGV INOUI from Bordeaux to Lausanne trainsSNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF Intercités de nuit , TGV INOUI trains will get you between Bordeaux and Lausanne from €36. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
SNCF | TGV Lyria
TGV INOUI
SNCF Intercités de nuit
FAQs: Trains from Bordeaux to Lausanne
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bordeaux 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.

When departing from Bordeaux, you have various train station options to start your journey from including Bordeaux-Saint-Jean, Bordeaux and Bordeaux-Benauge. When arriving in Lausanne, you can end your journey in train stations like Lausanne, Lausanne-Flon and Lausanne-Ouchy.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Bordeaux-Saint-Jean, which is located around 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Lausanne, located 0.4 miles (646 m) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bordeaux to Lausanne
- Mon - Sun: 09:00 - 19:00
- Free Wi-Fi available everywhere in the station and its surroundings.
- There are automatic luggage lockers located in Hall 2, Level 0 near the toilets.
- Baillardran
- Starbucks
- Café Ritazza
- Le Grand Comptoir
- Metsens
- PAUL
- Factory & Co
- Brioche Dorée
- Costa Coffee
- McDonald's
- Accessibility available with elevator, ramp or step-free access, barrier-free toilets, services to assist disabled passengers.
- Hotel Regina
- Best Western Plus Gare Saint Jean
- Hotel La Zoologie
- Mon - Sun: 09:00 - 19:00
- Open daily from 09:00 to 18:00, located in the Sales area of Hall 1 on Level 0.
- Tram lines: C
- Bus lines: 1, 9, 10, 11, Aéroport Navette
- Train lines: TGV, Intercités, TER 6P, TER 16, TER 17, TER 24, TER 26, TER 32, TER 33, TER 40, TER 47, TER 61
- 6:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Rue du Simplon.
- Cafe du Grutli
- Le Chalet Suisse
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- CHF 1
- Beau-Rivage Palace
- Lausanne Palace
- Hotel Continental
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 440 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for trains to France, Germany, Italy, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: Metro connections
- Metro: Line M2
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line T1
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