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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Lucerne to Lausanne
- Cheapest price on Nov 02
- €43
- Average ticket price on Nov 02
- €52
- Fastest journey on Nov 02
- 2 h 20 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 02
- 2 h 20 m
- Trains on Nov 02
- 10
- Distance
- 141 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lucerne to Lausanne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lucerne to Lausanne will cost around €52 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €43.
On Mon, Nov 02, we found 10 trains from Lucerne to Lausanne, including 5 direct services.
On Mon, Nov 02 the direct trains cover the 141 km distance in an average of 2 h 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 20 m .
On Mon, Nov 02 the slowest trains will take 2 h 20 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.
IR 15 2520 | 252012:00 PM 2h20 Lucerne station 2:20 PM Lausanne station €43 1 One-way 0 transfers- RE 24 4714 | 4714 · IC 61 615 | 615 · IC 1 712 | 712
9:05 AM 2h38 Lucerne station 11:43 AM Lausanne station €46 1 One-way 2 transfers - RE 24 4718 | 4718 · ICE 101 | 101 · IC 1 716 | 716
11:05 AM 2h38 Lucerne station 1:43 PM Lausanne station €46 1 One-way 2 transfers - IR 15 2516 | 2516
10:00 AM 2h20 Lucerne station 12:20 PM Lausanne station €48 1 One-way 0 transfers - IR 15 2518 | 2518
11:00 AM 2h20 Lucerne station 1:20 PM Lausanne station €48 1 One-way 0 transfers
- IR 15 2516 | 2516
10:00 AM 2h20 Lucerne station 12:20 PM Lausanne station €48 1 One-way 0 transfers - IR 15 2514 | 2514
9:00 AM 2h20 Lucerne station 11:20 AM Lausanne station €49 1 One-way 0 transfers - IR 15 2512 | 2512
8:00 AM 2h20 Lucerne station 10:20 AM Lausanne station €71 1 One-way 0 transfers - IR 15 2518 | 2518
11:00 AM 2h20 Lucerne station 1:20 PM Lausanne station €48 1 One-way 0 transfers - IR 15 2520 | 2520
12:00 PM 2h20 Lucerne station 2:20 PM Lausanne station €43 1 One-way 0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Train from Lucerne to Lausanne
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Trains from Lucerne to Lausanne run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €38 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 141 km distance in 2h 17m.
Distance 141 km |
Average train duration 2h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price €38 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 2h 17m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 11:54 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 14 days |
Live departures
Lucerne to Lausanne train times
The table below shows live departures for Lucerne to Lausanne trains for today, Sunday, November 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RE 24 4714 | 4714 · IC 61 615 | 615 · IC 1 712 | 712 | 9:05 AM Lucerne station | 2h38 | 11:43 AM Lausanne station | 2 transfers | |
| IR 15 2516 | 2516 | 10:00 AM Lucerne station | 2h20 | 12:20 PM Lausanne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| RE 24 4716 | 4716 · EC 63 | 63 · IC 1 714 | 714 | 10:05 AM Lucerne station | 2h38 | 12:43 PM Lausanne station | 2 transfers | |
| Monday, November 2 | |||||
| IR 15 2512 | 2512 | 8:00 AM Lucerne station | 2h20 | 10:20 AM Lausanne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| RE 24 4712 | 4712 · ICE 271 | 271 · IC 1 710 | 710 | 8:05 AM Lucerne station | 2h38 | 10:43 AM Lausanne station | 2 transfers | |
| IR 15 2514 | 2514 | 9:00 AM Lucerne station | 2h20 | 11:20 AM Lausanne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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FAQs: Trains from Lucerne to Lausanne
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popular train stations
Popular train stations from Lucerne to Lausanne
Most Lucerne to Lausanne trains use the Luzern Bhf to Lausanne station pair. Use this guide to compare Lucerne and Lausanne train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Lucerne station do trains to Lausanne leave from?
Getting to Luzern Bhf from Lucerne city centre
Luzern Bhf train station facilities and services
Luzern Bhf 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 and drink
Food options include: Restaurant La Cucina, Restaurant Bellini Locanda Ticinese
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Luzern Bhf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Luzern Bhf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Luzern Bhf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Luzern Bhf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Luzern Bhf.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Monopol Luzern, Waldstätterhof Swiss Quality Hotel, Hotel Central Luzern.
Which Lausanne station do trains from Lucerne arrive at?
Getting to Lausanne from Lausanne city centre
Lausanne train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Cafe du Grutli, Le Chalet Suisse
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Lausanne. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Lausanne. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Lausanne: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Lausanne: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Lausanne: Ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Beau-Rivage Palace, Lausanne Palace, Hotel Continental.
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