The cheapest and fastest trains from Vienna to Lausanne
Cheapest price
€105
Average price
€128
Fastest journey
10 h 15 m
Average duration
10 h 22 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
757 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vienna to Lausanne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vienna to Lausanne will cost around €128 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €105.
It's difficult to get from Vienna to Lausanne without transferring at least once.
RJX 62 · ECE 98 · IC 734
RJ 546+
RJX 162+
IC 728
RJX 262 · ECE 192 · IC 726
RJX 162+
IC 728
RJX 60 · ECE 190 · IC 730
RJX 62 · ECE 98 · IC 734
RJX 262 · ECE 192 · IC 726
RJX 162+
IC 728
RJX 60 · ECE 190 · IC 730
RJ 546+
RJX 162+
IC 728Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Vienna to Lausanne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Lausanne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €47. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €47, and a flight costs an average of €123.
Distance: 757 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€153 Average price | €79 Average price Cheapest | €254 Average price |
11h 25m Average total duration 10h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 26m Average total duration 13h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | 2.3 - 4.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Vienna to Lausanne train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RJX 262 · ECE 192 · IC 726 | On time 7:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 10h15 | 5:43 PM Lausanne station | 2 transfers | |
RJ 546+ RJX 162+ IC 728 | 7:55 AM Vienna Hbf | 10h48 | 6:43 PM Lausanne station | 2 transfers | |
RJX 162+ IC 728 | 8:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 10h15 | 6:43 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
RJX 60 · ECE 190 · IC 730 | On time 9:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 10h15 | 7:43 PM Lausanne station | 2 transfers | |
RJX 62 · ECE 98 · IC 734 | On time 11:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 10h15 | 9:43 PM Lausanne station | 2 transfers |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Vienna to Lausanne
Distance 757 km |
Average train duration 10h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price €65 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 10h 15m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 23:47 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet from Vienna to Lausanne trainsDeutsche Bahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet trains will get you between Vienna and Lausanne from €47. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
ÖBB
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB | Railjet
FAQs: Trains from Vienna to Lausanne

When departing from Vienna, you have various train station options to start your journey from including Vienna Hbf, Vienna Airport and Vienna Westbahnhof. When arriving in Lausanne, you can end your trip in train stations like Lausanne, Lausanne-Flon and Lausanne-Ouchy.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Vienna Hbf, which is located around 2.9 miles (4.6 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 Vienna to Lausanne
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at Felberstraße 1.
- Restaurant Westpol
- Vapiano Wien Westbahnhof
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Hotel Mercure Wien Westbahnhof
- Fleming's Hotel Wien-Stadthalle
- Motel One Wien-Westbahnhof
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for long-distance trains
- Hall 2: platform 5-10 for regional and suburban trains
- Hall 3: access to metro and tram connections
- Metro: Line U3, Line U6
- Tram: Line 5, Line 6, Line 9, Line 18, Line 52, Line 60
- Bus: Several lines available
- 5:30 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via the roundabout.
- Restaurant Gasthaus Hansy
- Rollercoaster Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- €0.50
- Austria Classic Hotel Wien
- Motel One Wien-Prater
- Hotel Praterstern
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for regional and S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: Metro connections
- Metro: Line U1, Line U2
- S-Bahn: Lines S1, S2, S3, S7
- Bus: Several lines available
- 24 hours Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access is available via the A4 motorway.
- Café Restaurant Johann Strauss
- Zugvogel
- Outside the main terminal.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- NH Vienna Airport Conference Center
- Moxy Vienna Airport
- LifeHotel Vienna Airport
- Cost €6
- Located in the main terminal
- Located in the main terminal
- Green Motion
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main terminal
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for long-distance and regional trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms
- Hall 3: CAT connections
- S-Bahn: Line S7
- Bus: Several lines available
- CAT (City Airport Train) to Vienna city center
- Mon - Fri: 09:00 - 21:00
- Sat: 09:00 - 18:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located on Level UG1 by the restrooms. They are self-service and available 24/7.
- Burger King
- L’Osteria
- Akakiko
- McDonald’s
- Oberlaa
- Nordsee
- Som Kitchen
- Starbucks
- Admiral Sports Bar
- Asia Gourmet
- & many more
- Wheelchair facilities in elevators, barrier-free toilets, inductive sound system. For mobility assistance, call +43 517175.
- Star Inn Hotel
- Quartier Belvedere
- AZIMUT Hotel Vienna
- Information desks are located at each end of the main level.
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours. Access via Gigergasse.
- Restaurant Steirereck
- Plachutta Wollzeile
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €0.50
- Hilton Vienna Park
- InterContinental Vienna
- Hotel Am Konzerthaus Vienna
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms for S-Bahn and City Airport Train
- Hall 2: U-Bahn connections
- S-Bahn: S1, S2, S3, S7
- U-Bahn: U3, U4
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Eichenstraße.
- Restaurant Meidlinger Markt
- Gasthaus Tirolergarten
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €0.50
- Hotel Rainers
- Austria Trend Hotel Bosei
- Hotel Fabrik
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to Austria, Germany, and Hungary
- Hall 2: S-Bahn and metro connections
- Metro: Line U6
- Tram: Line 62
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S1, S2, S3, S60
- 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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