Geneva to Lausanne train with SBB

Trains from Geneva to Lausanne

Enjoy lakeside scenery as you make the short train journey from Geneva to Lausanne. All routes are direct and take from just over half an hour to just under one hour. Trains are operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB-CFF-FFS) with departures throughout the day, seven days a week. The first train leaves Geneva Cornavin Station in the early hours of the morning. The last departure is late evening with services terminating at Lausanne Station.

Geneva to Lausanne train time: daily departures

There are regular direct trains from Geneva to Lausanne seven days a week. The first train departs in the early hours of the morning and there are then up to eight trains an hour until late in the evening.

How long is the journey by train from Geneva to Lausanne?

All routes from Geneva to Lausanne are direct with journey times from approximately 35 minutes to just under 50 minutes.

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Geneva to Lausanne?

Departure train station: all trains from Geneva to Lausanne depart from Geneva Cornavin Station, located to the northwest of the city centre. It is within five minutes' walk of Geneva's main attractions and part of the city's transport network of trams, taxis and local buses. There are also direct trains to Geneva Airport. Among the station facilities are car and bicycle parking, taxi ranks, ATMs, WiFi, toilets, left-luggage storage, ticketing services, shops and refreshments. Geneva Cornavin has step-free access to all areas and accessible toilets. On domestic routes, extra assistance can be requested just one hour before travel.

Arrival train station: trains to Lausanne from Geneva all terminate at Lausanne Station. This is housed in an attractive historic building slightly to the north of the city's main attractions. These can be reached within 20 minutes on foot or more quickly by taxi, local bus and Metro. Facilities at Lausanne Station include car and bicycle parking, ATMs, toilets, WiFi, left-luggage lockers, ticketing services, shops and cafes. All areas of the station are accessible via lifts and ramps. There are also induction loops for the hard of hearing and accessible toilets.

Which train companies travel from Geneva to Lausanne?

All trains from Geneva to Lausanne are operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB-CFF-FFS).

SBB-CFF-FFS: Geneva to Lausanne

SBB-CFF-FFS (Swiss Federal Railways) is the national rail company of Switzerland. It is ranked among the highest in Europe for its quality of service, safety and customer comfort. Its trains offer direct routes from Geneva to Lausanne every day of the week from early morning until late at night. Journey times are short, all taking from 30 to 50 minutes.

Geneva to Lausanne trains: services on board

Swiss trains are modern, comfortable and high-speed with spacious carriages offering plenty of room for legs, luggage, bicycles and pushchairs. Ticket categories are Standard and First-Class. There are toilets on board as well as trays or tables, individual lights and power outlets. Small dogs and animals travel free in appropriate carriers while larger dogs are charged at half a standard ticket. It is a legal requirement in Switzerland that all methods of transport are suitable for passengers with limited mobility including those in wheelchairs.

How to find cheap train tickets from Geneva to Lausanne?

Save time and money by booking trains from Geneva to Lausanne online in advance. You can also find cheaper tickets by being flexible about your date and time of travel as prices vary throughout the day and week.