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The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich to Lausanne

Showing times and prices for Jun 04

Cheapest price

€50

Average price

€69

Fastest journey

2 h 11 m

Average duration

2 h 11 m

Trains per day

174

Distance

174 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Lausanne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Zurich to Lausanne will cost around €69 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €50.

Fast trains

Of the 174 trains that leave Zurich for Lausanne on Thu, Jun 04, 45 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Thu, Jun 04 the direct trains cover the 174 km distance in an average of 2 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 11 m .

On Thu, Jun 04 the slowest trains will take 2 h 11 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.

IC 1 734 | 734
8:32 PM2h11
Zurich HB
10:43 PMLausanne station
€501One-way
0 transfers
IR 35 2384 | 2384 · IC 5 536 | 536 · RE 33 18489 | 18489
7:59 PM2h30
Zurich Altstetten
10:29 PMLausanne station
€511One-way
2 transfers
IC 8 834 | 834 · IR 15 2538 | 2538
9:02 PM2h18
Zurich HB
11:20 PMLausanne station
€511One-way
1 transfer
IR 35 2372 | 2372 · IC 5 526 | 526
2:59 PM2h27
Zurich Altstetten
5:26 PMLausanne station
€521One-way
1 transfer
IC 5 540 | 540 · R 8 24897 | 24897
10:04 PM2h22
Zurich HB
12:26 AMLausanne station
€521One-way
1 transfer

Travel Information

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 €15. 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 €15, and a flight costs an average of €159.

Distance: 174 km

Compare train with

Most popular Train	Bus	Flight
€68 Average price	€15 Average price Cheapest	€390 Average price
4h 2m Average total duration 3h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	2h 58m Average total duration 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	3h 53m Average total duration Fastest 53m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions	0.5 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company	Most popular airline
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

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

Live departures

Zurich to Lausanne train times

The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Lausanne trains for today, Wednesday, June 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
IC 1 736 \| 736 · S 41 24586 \| 24586	9:32 PM Zurich HB	2h39	12:11 AM Lausanne station	1 transfer
S 5 18583 \| 18583 · IC 8 836 \| 836 · IR 15 2540 \| 2540	9:46 PM Zurich Altstetten	2h37	12:23 AM Lausanne station	2 transfers
S 5 18583 \| 18583 · IC 5 540 \| 540	9:46 PM Zurich Altstetten	2h46	12:32 AM Lausanne station	1 transfer
RE 48 4939 \| 4939 · IC 5 540 \| 540	9:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2h44	12:32 AM Lausanne station	1 transfer
RE 48 4939 \| 4939 · IC 8 836 \| 836 · IR 15 2540 \| 2540	9:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2h35	12:23 AM Lausanne station	2 transfers
IC 8 836 \| 836 · IR 15 2540 \| 2540	10:02 PM Zurich HB	2h21	12:23 AM Lausanne station	1 transfer
IC 5 540 \| 540	10:04 PM Zurich HB	2h28	12:32 AM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
IC 5 540 \| 540 · R 8 24897 \| 24897	10:04 PM Zurich HB	2h22	12:26 AM Lausanne station	1 transfer
IC 1 738 \| 738 · S 52 16290 \| 16290 · B EV2 27092 \| 27092 · R 8 14602 \| 14602	10:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon	7h17	5:32 AM Lausanne station	3 transfers
IC 1 738 \| 738 · IC 6 10377 \| 10377 · IR 1804 \| 1804	10:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon	7h57	6:12 AM Lausanne station	2 transfers
S 9 18985 \| 18985 · IC 1 738 \| 738 · IC 6 10377 \| 10377 · IR 1804 \| 1804	10:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon	7h56	6:12 AM Lausanne station	3 transfers
S 5 18585 \| 18585 · IC 1 738 \| 738 · IC 6 10377 \| 10377 · IR 1804 \| 1804	10:16 PM Zurich Altstetten	7h56	6:12 AM Lausanne station	3 transfers
IC 1 738 \| 738 · IC 6 10377 \| 10377 · IR 1804 \| 1804	10:32 PM Zurich HB	7h40	6:12 AM Lausanne station	2 transfers
S 9 18987 \| 18987 · IC 8 838 \| 838 · S 5 15592 \| 15592 · B EV2 27092 \| 27092	10:46 PM Zürich Oerlikon	6h46	5:32 AM Lausanne station	4 transfers
S 5 18587 \| 18587 · IC 8 838 \| 838 · S 5 15592 \| 15592 · B EV2 27092 \| 27092	10:46 PM Zurich Altstetten	6h46	5:32 AM Lausanne station	4 transfers
IC 8 838 \| 838 · S 5 15592 \| 15592 · B EV2 27092 \| 27092 · R 8 14602 \| 14602	11:02 PM Zurich HB	6h30	5:32 AM Lausanne station	3 transfers
S 5 18591 \| 18591 · IC 8 842 \| 842 · IR 15 2504 \| 2504	11:46 PM Zurich Altstetten	6h34	6:20 AM Lausanne station	2 transfers
Thursday, June 4
IC 8 842 \| 842 · IR 15 2504 \| 2504	12:02 AM Zurich HB	6h18	6:20 AM Lausanne station	1 transfer
S 11 19192 \| 19192 · S 29 8994 \| 8994 · IR 17 2806 \| 2806 · IR 15 2506 \| 2506	12:05 AM Zurich Altstetten	7h15	7:20 AM Lausanne station	3 transfers
IR 37 2290 \| 2290 · S 3 17312 \| 17312 · IC 51 506 \| 506	12:08 AM Zurich HB	7h18	7:26 AM Lausanne station	2 transfers
IR 37 2290 \| 2290 · S 29 8994 \| 8994 · IR 17 2806 \| 2806 · IR 15 2506 \| 2506	12:08 AM Zurich HB	7h12	7:20 AM Lausanne station	3 transfers
S 11 19116 \| 19116 · IC 1 704 \| 704	5:05 AM Zurich Altstetten	2h38	7:43 AM Lausanne station	1 transfer
S 14 19416 \| 19416 · IC 1 704 \| 704	5:07 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2h36	7:43 AM Lausanne station	1 transfer
IC 1 704 \| 704	5:19 AM Zurich HB	2h24	7:43 AM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
S 9 18919 \| 18919 · IC 5 508 \| 508	5:46 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2h40	8:26 AM Lausanne station	1 transfer
S 9 18919 \| 18919 · IC 8 804 \| 804 · IR 15 2508 \| 2508	5:46 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2h34	8:20 AM Lausanne station	2 transfers
S 5 18519 \| 18519 · IC 8 804 \| 804 · IR 15 2508 \| 2508	5:46 AM Zurich Altstetten	2h34	8:20 AM Lausanne station	2 transfers
IR 35 2354 \| 2354 · IC 5 508 \| 508	5:59 AM Zurich Altstetten	2h27	8:26 AM Lausanne station	1 transfer
IC 8 804 \| 804 · IR 15 2508 \| 2508	6:02 AM Zurich HB	2h18	8:20 AM Lausanne station	1 transfer
IC 5 508 \| 508	6:04 AM Zurich HB	2h22	8:26 AM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
IC 1 706 \| 706	6:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2h28	8:43 AM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
S 9 18921 \| 18921 · IC 1 706 \| 706	6:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2h27	8:43 AM Lausanne station	1 transfer
S 5 18521 \| 18521 · IC 1 706 \| 706	6:16 AM Zurich Altstetten	2h27	8:43 AM Lausanne station	1 transfer
IC 1 706 \| 706	6:32 AM Zurich HB	2h11	8:43 AM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
S 5 18523 \| 18523 · IC 8 10806 \| 10806 · IR 15 2510 \| 2510	6:46 AM Zurich Altstetten	2h34	9:20 AM Lausanne station	2 transfers
RE 48 4909 \| 4909 · IC 8 10806 \| 10806 · IR 15 2510 \| 2510	6:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2h32	9:20 AM Lausanne station	2 transfers
RE 48 4909 \| 4909 · IC 5 510 \| 510	6:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2h38	9:26 AM Lausanne station	1 transfer
9206 · 9269	6:58 AM Zurich HB	8h41	3:39 PM Lausanne station	1 transfer
IR 35 2356 \| 2356 · IC 5 510 \| 510	6:59 AM Zurich Altstetten	2h27	9:26 AM Lausanne station	1 transfer
IC 8 10806 \| 10806 · IR 15 2510 \| 2510	7:02 AM Zurich HB	2h18	9:20 AM Lausanne station	1 transfer
IC 5 510 \| 510	7:04 AM Zurich HB	2h22	9:26 AM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
IC 1 708 \| 708	7:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2h28	9:43 AM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
S 9 18925 \| 18925 · IC 1 708 \| 708	7:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2h27	9:43 AM Lausanne station	1 transfer
S 5 18525 \| 18525 · IC 1 708 \| 708	7:16 AM Zurich Altstetten	2h27	9:43 AM Lausanne station	1 transfer
IC 1 708 \| 708	7:32 AM Zurich HB	2h11	9:43 AM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
S 5 18527 \| 18527 · IC 8 808 \| 808 · IR 15 2512 \| 2512	7:46 AM Zurich Altstetten	2h34	10:20 AM Lausanne station	2 transfers
RE 48 4911 \| 4911 · IC 8 808 \| 808 · IR 15 2512 \| 2512	7:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2h32	10:20 AM Lausanne station	2 transfers
RE 48 4911 \| 4911 · IC 5 512 \| 512	7:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2h38	10:26 AM Lausanne station	1 transfer
IR 35 2358 \| 2358 · IC 5 512 \| 512	7:59 AM Zurich Altstetten	2h27	10:26 AM Lausanne station	1 transfer
IC 8 808 \| 808 · IR 15 2512 \| 2512	8:02 AM Zurich HB	2h18	10:20 AM Lausanne station	1 transfer
IC 5 512 \| 512	8:04 AM Zurich HB	2h22	10:26 AM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
IC 1 710 \| 710	8:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2h28	10:43 AM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
S 9 18929 \| 18929 · IC 1 710 \| 710	8:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2h27	10:43 AM Lausanne station	1 transfer
S 5 18529 \| 18529 · IC 1 710 \| 710	8:16 AM Zurich Altstetten	2h27	10:43 AM Lausanne station	1 transfer
IC 1 710 \| 710	8:32 AM Zurich HB	2h11	10:43 AM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
S 5 18531 \| 18531 · IC 8 10810 \| 10810 · IR 15 2514 \| 2514	8:46 AM Zurich Altstetten	2h34	11:20 AM Lausanne station	2 transfers
RE 48 4913 \| 4913 · IC 5 514 \| 514	8:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2h38	11:26 AM Lausanne station	1 transfer
RE 48 4913 \| 4913 · IC 8 10810 \| 10810 · IR 15 2514 \| 2514	8:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2h32	11:20 AM Lausanne station	2 transfers
IR 35 2360 \| 2360 · IC 5 514 \| 514	8:59 AM Zurich Altstetten	2h27	11:26 AM Lausanne station	1 transfer
IC 8 10810 \| 10810 · IR 15 2514 \| 2514	9:02 AM Zurich HB	2h18	11:20 AM Lausanne station	1 transfer
IC 5 514 \| 514	9:04 AM Zurich HB	2h22	11:26 AM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
IC 1 712 \| 712	9:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2h28	11:43 AM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
S 5 18533 \| 18533 · IC 1 712 \| 712	9:16 AM Zurich Altstetten	2h27	11:43 AM Lausanne station	1 transfer
S 9 18933 \| 18933 · IC 1 712 \| 712	9:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2h27	11:43 AM Lausanne station	1 transfer
IC 1 712 \| 712	9:32 AM Zurich HB	2h11	11:43 AM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
S 5 18535 \| 18535 · IC 8 812 \| 812 · IR 15 2516 \| 2516	9:46 AM Zurich Altstetten	2h34	12:20 PM Lausanne station	2 transfers
RE 48 4915 \| 4915 · IC 5 516 \| 516	9:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2h38	12:26 PM Lausanne station	1 transfer
RE 48 4915 \| 4915 · IC 8 812 \| 812 · IR 15 2516 \| 2516	9:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2h32	12:20 PM Lausanne station	2 transfers
IR 35 2362 \| 2362 · IC 5 516 \| 516	9:59 AM Zurich Altstetten	2h27	12:26 PM Lausanne station	1 transfer
IC 8 812 \| 812 · IR 15 2516 \| 2516	10:02 AM Zurich HB	2h18	12:20 PM Lausanne station	1 transfer
IC 5 516 \| 516	10:04 AM Zurich HB	2h22	12:26 PM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
IC 1 714 \| 714	10:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2h28	12:43 PM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
S 9 18937 \| 18937 · IC 1 714 \| 714	10:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2h27	12:43 PM Lausanne station	1 transfer
S 5 18537 \| 18537 · IC 1 714 \| 714	10:16 AM Zurich Altstetten	2h27	12:43 PM Lausanne station	1 transfer
IC 1 714 \| 714	10:32 AM Zurich HB	2h11	12:43 PM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
S 5 18539 \| 18539 · IC 8 10814 \| 10814 · IR 15 2518 \| 2518	10:46 AM Zurich Altstetten	2h34	1:20 PM Lausanne station	2 transfers
RE 48 4917 \| 4917 · IC 5 518 \| 518	10:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2h38	1:26 PM Lausanne station	1 transfer
RE 48 4917 \| 4917 · IC 8 10814 \| 10814 · IR 15 2518 \| 2518	10:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2h32	1:20 PM Lausanne station	2 transfers
IR 35 2364 \| 2364 · IC 5 518 \| 518	10:59 AM Zurich Altstetten	2h27	1:26 PM Lausanne station	1 transfer
IC 8 10814 \| 10814 · IR 15 2518 \| 2518	11:02 AM Zurich HB	2h18	1:20 PM Lausanne station	1 transfer
IC 5 518 \| 518	11:04 AM Zurich HB	2h22	1:26 PM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
IC 1 716 \| 716	11:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2h28	1:43 PM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
S 5 18541 \| 18541 · IC 1 716 \| 716	11:16 AM Zurich Altstetten	2h27	1:43 PM Lausanne station	1 transfer
S 9 18941 \| 18941 · IC 1 716 \| 716	11:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2h27	1:43 PM Lausanne station	1 transfer
IC 1 716 \| 716	11:32 AM Zurich HB	2h11	1:43 PM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
S 5 18543 \| 18543 · IC 8 816 \| 816 · IR 15 2520 \| 2520	11:46 AM Zurich Altstetten	2h34	2:20 PM Lausanne station	2 transfers
RE 48 4919 \| 4919 · IC 5 520 \| 520	11:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2h38	2:26 PM Lausanne station	1 transfer
RE 48 4919 \| 4919 · IC 8 816 \| 816 · IR 15 2520 \| 2520	11:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2h32	2:20 PM Lausanne station	2 transfers
IR 35 2366 \| 2366 · IC 5 520 \| 520	11:59 AM Zurich Altstetten	2h27	2:26 PM Lausanne station	1 transfer
IC 8 816 \| 816 · IR 15 2520 \| 2520	12:02 PM Zurich HB	2h18	2:20 PM Lausanne station	1 transfer
IC 5 520 \| 520	12:04 PM Zurich HB	2h22	2:26 PM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
IC 1 718 \| 718	12:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2h28	2:43 PM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
S 9 18945 \| 18945 · IC 1 718 \| 718	12:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2h27	2:43 PM Lausanne station	1 transfer
S 5 18545 \| 18545 · IC 1 718 \| 718	12:16 PM Zurich Altstetten	2h27	2:43 PM Lausanne station	1 transfer
IC 1 718 \| 718	12:32 PM Zurich HB	2h11	2:43 PM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
S 5 18547 \| 18547 · IC 8 10418 \| 10418 · IR 15 2522 \| 2522	12:46 PM Zurich Altstetten	2h34	3:20 PM Lausanne station	2 transfers
RE 48 4921 \| 4921 · IC 5 522 \| 522	12:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2h38	3:26 PM Lausanne station	1 transfer
RE 48 4921 \| 4921 · IC 8 10418 \| 10418 · IR 15 2522 \| 2522	12:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2h32	3:20 PM Lausanne station	2 transfers
IR 35 2368 \| 2368 · IC 5 522 \| 522	12:59 PM Zurich Altstetten	2h27	3:26 PM Lausanne station	1 transfer
IC 8 10418 \| 10418 · IR 15 2522 \| 2522	1:02 PM Zurich HB	2h18	3:20 PM Lausanne station	1 transfer
IC 5 522 \| 522	1:04 PM Zurich HB	2h22	3:26 PM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
IC 1 720 \| 720	1:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2h28	3:43 PM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
S 5 18549 \| 18549 · IC 1 720 \| 720	1:16 PM Zurich Altstetten	2h27	3:43 PM Lausanne station	1 transfer
S 9 18949 \| 18949 · IC 1 720 \| 720	1:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2h27	3:43 PM Lausanne station	1 transfer
IC 1 720 \| 720	1:32 PM Zurich HB	2h11	3:43 PM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
S 5 18551 \| 18551 · IC 8 820 \| 820 · IR 15 2524 \| 2524	1:46 PM Zurich Altstetten	2h34	4:20 PM Lausanne station	2 transfers
RE 48 4923 \| 4923 · IC 8 820 \| 820 · IR 15 2524 \| 2524	1:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2h32	4:20 PM Lausanne station	2 transfers
RE 48 4923 \| 4923 · IC 5 524 \| 524	1:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2h38	4:26 PM Lausanne station	1 transfer
IR 35 2370 \| 2370 · IC 5 524 \| 524	1:59 PM Zurich Altstetten	2h27	4:26 PM Lausanne station	1 transfer
IC 8 820 \| 820 · IR 15 2524 \| 2524	2:02 PM Zurich HB	2h18	4:20 PM Lausanne station	1 transfer
IC 5 524 \| 524	2:04 PM Zurich HB	2h22	4:26 PM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
IC 1 722 \| 722	2:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2h28	4:43 PM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
S 5 18553 \| 18553 · IC 1 722 \| 722	2:16 PM Zurich Altstetten	2h27	4:43 PM Lausanne station	1 transfer
S 9 18953 \| 18953 · IC 1 722 \| 722	2:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2h27	4:43 PM Lausanne station	1 transfer
IC 1 722 \| 722	2:32 PM Zurich HB	2h11	4:43 PM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
S 5 18555 \| 18555 · IC 8 10422 \| 10422 · IR 15 2526 \| 2526	2:46 PM Zurich Altstetten	2h34	5:20 PM Lausanne station	2 transfers
RE 48 4925 \| 4925 · IC 8 10422 \| 10422 · IR 15 2526 \| 2526	2:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2h32	5:20 PM Lausanne station	2 transfers
RE 48 4925 \| 4925 · IC 5 526 \| 526	2:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2h38	5:26 PM Lausanne station	1 transfer
IR 35 2372 \| 2372 · IC 5 526 \| 526	2:59 PM Zurich Altstetten	2h27	5:26 PM Lausanne station	1 transfer
IC 8 10422 \| 10422 · IR 15 2526 \| 2526	3:02 PM Zurich HB	2h18	5:20 PM Lausanne station	1 transfer
IC 5 526 \| 526	3:04 PM Zurich HB	2h22	5:26 PM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
IC 1 724 \| 724	3:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2h28	5:43 PM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
S 9 18957 \| 18957 · IC 1 724 \| 724	3:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2h27	5:43 PM Lausanne station	1 transfer
S 5 18557 \| 18557 · IC 1 724 \| 724	3:16 PM Zurich Altstetten	2h27	5:43 PM Lausanne station	1 transfer
IC 1 724 \| 724	3:32 PM Zurich HB	2h11	5:43 PM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
S 5 18559 \| 18559 · IC 8 824 \| 824 · IR 15 2528 \| 2528	3:46 PM Zurich Altstetten	2h34	6:20 PM Lausanne station	2 transfers
RE 48 4927 \| 4927 · IC 5 528 \| 528	3:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2h38	6:26 PM Lausanne station	1 transfer
RE 48 4927 \| 4927 · IC 8 824 \| 824 · IR 15 2528 \| 2528	3:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2h32	6:20 PM Lausanne station	2 transfers
IR 35 2374 \| 2374 · IC 5 528 \| 528	3:59 PM Zurich Altstetten	2h27	6:26 PM Lausanne station	1 transfer
IC 8 824 \| 824 · IR 15 2528 \| 2528	4:02 PM Zurich HB	2h18	6:20 PM Lausanne station	1 transfer
IC 5 528 \| 528	4:04 PM Zurich HB	2h22	6:26 PM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
IC 1 726 \| 726	4:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2h28	6:43 PM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
S 5 18561 \| 18561 · IC 1 726 \| 726	4:16 PM Zurich Altstetten	2h27	6:43 PM Lausanne station	1 transfer
S 9 18961 \| 18961 · IC 1 726 \| 726	4:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2h27	6:43 PM Lausanne station	1 transfer
IC 1 726 \| 726	4:32 PM Zurich HB	2h11	6:43 PM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
S 5 18563 \| 18563 · IC 8 10426 \| 10426 · IR 15 2530 \| 2530	4:46 PM Zurich Altstetten	2h34	7:20 PM Lausanne station	2 transfers
RE 48 4929 \| 4929 · IC 8 10426 \| 10426 · IR 15 2530 \| 2530	4:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2h32	7:20 PM Lausanne station	2 transfers
RE 48 4929 \| 4929 · IC 5 530 \| 530	4:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2h38	7:26 PM Lausanne station	1 transfer
IR 35 2376 \| 2376 · IC 5 530 \| 530	4:59 PM Zurich Altstetten	2h27	7:26 PM Lausanne station	1 transfer
IC 8 10426 \| 10426 · IR 15 2530 \| 2530	5:02 PM Zurich HB	2h18	7:20 PM Lausanne station	1 transfer
IC 5 530 \| 530	5:04 PM Zurich HB	2h22	7:26 PM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
IC 1 728 \| 728	5:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2h28	7:43 PM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
S 5 18565 \| 18565 · IC 1 728 \| 728	5:16 PM Zurich Altstetten	2h27	7:43 PM Lausanne station	1 transfer
S 9 18965 \| 18965 · IC 1 728 \| 728	5:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2h27	7:43 PM Lausanne station	1 transfer
IC 1 728 \| 728	5:32 PM Zurich HB	2h11	7:43 PM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
S 5 18567 \| 18567 · IC 8 828 \| 828 · IR 15 2532 \| 2532	5:46 PM Zurich Altstetten	2h34	8:20 PM Lausanne station	2 transfers
RE 48 4931 \| 4931 · IC 8 828 \| 828 · IR 15 2532 \| 2532	5:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2h32	8:20 PM Lausanne station	2 transfers
RE 48 4931 \| 4931 · IC 5 532 \| 532	5:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2h38	8:26 PM Lausanne station	1 transfer
IR 35 2378 \| 2378 · IC 5 532 \| 532	5:59 PM Zurich Altstetten	2h27	8:26 PM Lausanne station	1 transfer
IC 8 828 \| 828 · IR 15 2532 \| 2532	6:02 PM Zurich HB	2h18	8:20 PM Lausanne station	1 transfer
IC 5 532 \| 532	6:04 PM Zurich HB	2h22	8:26 PM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
IC 1 730 \| 730	6:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2h28	8:43 PM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
S 9 18969 \| 18969 · IC 1 730 \| 730	6:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2h27	8:43 PM Lausanne station	1 transfer
S 5 18569 \| 18569 · IC 1 730 \| 730	6:16 PM Zurich Altstetten	2h27	8:43 PM Lausanne station	1 transfer
IC 1 730 \| 730	6:32 PM Zurich HB	2h11	8:43 PM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
S 5 18571 \| 18571 · IC 8 10430 \| 10430 · IR 15 2534 \| 2534	6:46 PM Zurich Altstetten	2h34	9:20 PM Lausanne station	2 transfers
RE 48 4933 \| 4933 · IC 8 10430 \| 10430 · IR 15 2534 \| 2534	6:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2h32	9:20 PM Lausanne station	2 transfers
RE 48 4933 \| 4933 · IC 5 534 \| 534	6:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2h38	9:26 PM Lausanne station	1 transfer
IR 35 2380 \| 2380 · IC 5 534 \| 534	6:59 PM Zurich Altstetten	2h27	9:26 PM Lausanne station	1 transfer
IC 8 10430 \| 10430 · IR 15 2534 \| 2534	7:02 PM Zurich HB	2h18	9:20 PM Lausanne station	1 transfer
IC 5 534 \| 534	7:04 PM Zurich HB	2h22	9:26 PM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
IC 1 732 \| 732	7:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2h28	9:43 PM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect
S 9 18973 \| 18973 · IC 1 732 \| 732	7:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2h27	9:43 PM Lausanne station	1 transfer
S 5 18573 \| 18573 · IC 1 732 \| 732	7:16 PM Zurich Altstetten	2h27	9:43 PM Lausanne station	1 transfer
IC 1 732 \| 732	7:32 PM Zurich HB	2h11	9:43 PM Lausanne station	0 transfersDirect

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Zurich to Lausanne?

The best time to book your train from Zurich to Lausanne is 63 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Zurich to Lausanne route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Zurich to Lausanne per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Zurich to Lausanne.

Trains

from €48

Flights

from €118

Journey information

Overview: Train from Zurich to Lausanne

Switzerland

Trains from Zurich to Lausanne run on average 26 times per day, taking around 3h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €46 but you can travel from only €15 by bus.

There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 174 km distance in 2h 11m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from €15

Distance

174 km

Average train duration

3h 32m

Cheapest ticket price

€46

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

2h 11m

First train

12:02 AM

Last train

11:54 PM

Cheapest Month

Aug

Cheapest Day

Sun

High Season

Jul - Sep

Low Season

Jan - Mar

Busiest Day

Tue

Least Busy Day

Sun

Best time to book

42 days

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from €15

Train companies: SBB, SNCF | TGV Lyria, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) from Zurich to Lausanne trainsSBB, SNCF | TGV Lyria, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) trains will get you between Zurich and Lausanne from €15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

SBB

About

SBB is Switzerland’s national railway company, operating a wide range of train services including InterCity, InterRegio, RegioExpress, Regio, S-Bahn, and international InterCityExpress connections. InterCity trains reach speeds of up to 200 km/h for fast travel between major cities, while Regio trains provide slower, more frequent local services. Ticket options include Standard and First Class, as well as passes and discounts such as the Swiss Travel Pass, Half-Fare Card, and Super Saver tickets. Onboard amenities may feature Wi-Fi, power outlets, and restaurant cars. Popular routes include Zurich–Geneva, Basel–Bern, and Geneva–Lausanne.

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

2h 11m

Cheapest Price

€46

SBB frequency

25 a day

Luggage included

One piece of hand luggage and one larger piece of luggage included in ticket price

Luggage storage

Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas at ends of carriages

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation possible according to ticket type conditions

Refund

Full refund provided for canceled trains

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Restaurant cars on long-distance trains, bistro service available. First class receives at-seat service

Seat reservation

Seat reservations optional in 2nd class for fee, included in 1st class tickets

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance services available with advance notice

Pets

Small pets in carriers travel free. Large dogs require half-price ticket. Guide dogs travel free

Quiet zone

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SNCF | TGV Lyria

About

TGV Lyria is a high-speed train service connecting France and Switzerland, a joint venture between SNCF (French National Railway Company) and SBB (Swiss Federal Railways). These trains operate daily, offering up to 17 return journeys between the two countries. Key destinations include Paris, Dijon, Geneva, Lausanne, Zurich, and Basel, with seasonal services to Marseille, Aix-en-Provence, and Avignon. TGV Lyria offers three travel classes: Standard, Première, and Première Signature, each with varying levels of comfort and services like Wi-Fi and catering options.

Luggage & cancellation policy

SNCF | TGV Lyria frequency

2 a day

Luggage included

1 piece of hand luggage and 2 pieces of luggage per person

Luggage storage

Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, between seats

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation policies vary by ticket type

Refund

Full refund if train is cancelled by operator

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Restaurant car with full meals, at-seat service in First Class, Café-bar for snacks and drinks

Seat reservation

First Class: Included in ticket price. Second Class: Optional, additional fee

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, boarding assistance available

Pets

Small pets in carriers travel free. Large dogs require paid ticket. Guide dogs travel free

Quiet zone

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

2h 11m

Cheapest Price

€110

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) frequency

25 a day

FAQs: Trains from Zurich to Lausanne

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich 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.

Cheap train tickets from Zurich to Lausanne can start from as little as €46 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Zurich to Lausanne is €68; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Zurich to Lausanne is 2h 11m to travel the 174 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.

The earliest train from Zurich to Lausanne leaves at 12:02 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The latest train from Zurich to Lausanne leaves at 11:54 PM.

Yes,there are 7 direct trains a day from Zurich to Lausanne with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS). Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

When taking a train from Zurich to Lausanne, you can count on SBB, SNCF | TGV Lyria, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) for the best way to get you to Lausanne. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Zurich and Lausanne and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

A trip to Lausanne from Zurich is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2h 11m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Zurich to Lausanne is August.

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.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Zurich to Lausanne

Zurich

Lausanne

The major train station for departures in Zurich is Zürich HB. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Zürich HB for your trip from Zurich to Lausanne.

Zürich HB

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Shower

Lounge

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

Information Desk

Luggage Carts

information

Address

Bahnhofplatz, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland

Phone Number

+41 51 220 11 11

Ticket Office Hours

6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday

Distance to city center

1 km

Number of platforms

Wifi

Free

Parking

The car park is open 24/7. Access via Gessnerallee and Sihlquai.

Dining

Restaurant Au Premier
Brasserie Federal

Taxis

Outside the main entrance.

Accessibility

Elevators, ramps, restrooms.

CHF 2

Hotel

Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich
Hotel St. Gotthard
Central Plaza Hotel

Shower

Cost CHF 12

Lounge

Located in the main hall

Lost and Found Office

Located in the main hall

Bike Parking

1,300 places, mostly covered

Car Rental

Avis
Europcar
Hertz

Information Desk

Located in the main hall

Luggage Carts

Free

Station Plan

Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 3-18 for long-distance trains
Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 21-24
Hall 3: underground S-Bahn platforms 41-44

Public transit options for Zürich HB

Tram: Lines 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14
Bus: Several lines available
S-Bahn: Lines S2, S3, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S11, S12, S15, S16, S24

Zürich Oerlikon Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

Information Desk

Luggage Carts

information

Address

Oerlikon, Zurich, Switzerland

Phone Number

+41 900 300 300

Ticket Office Hours

6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday

Distance to city center

5 km

Number of platforms

Wifi

Free

Parking

The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Andreasstrasse and Franklinstrasse.

Dining

Negishi Sushi Bar
Le Muh

Taxis

Outside the main entrance.

Accessibility

Elevators, ramps, restrooms.

CHF 2

Hotel

Courtyard Zurich North
Swissotel Zurich
Hotel Sternen Oerlikon

Lost and Found Office

Located in the main hall

Bike Parking

72 places, 60 places

Car Rental

Avis
Europcar

Information Desk

Located in the main hall

Luggage Carts

Free

Station Plan

Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for S-Bahn trains
Hall 2: platform 5-8 for regional and long-distance trains

Public transit options for Zürich Oerlikon

Tram: Line 10, Line 11
Bus: Several lines available
S-Bahn: Lines S2, S6, S7, S8, S9, S14, S16, S19, S24

Zürich Altstetten Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

Information Desk

Luggage Carts

information

Address

Zürich Altstetten railway station, Altstetten, Zurich, Switzerland

Ticket Office Hours

6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday

Distance to city center

5 km

Number of platforms

Wifi

Free

Parking

Parking is available 24/7 with access from the main road.

Dining

Restaurant Markthalle
Restaurant LaSalle

Taxis

Outside the main entrance.

Accessibility

Elevators.

CHF 1

Hotel

Placid Hotel Zurich
Best Western Hotel Spirgarten
H+ Hotel Zürich

Lost and Found Office

Located in the main hall

Bike Parking

240 places, covered

Car Rental

Europcar
Hertz

Information Desk

Located in the main hall

Luggage Carts

Free

Station Plan

Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for S-Bahn and regional trains
Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area

Public transit options for Zürich Altstetten

S-Bahn: Lines S3, S9, S12, S15
Tram: Line 4
Bus: Several lines available

Zürich Stadelhofen Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

Information Desk

Luggage Carts

information

Address

Stadelhoferstrasse 8, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland

Phone Number

+41 900 300 300

Ticket Office Hours

6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday

Number of platforms

Wifi

Free

Parking

The car park is open 7 days a week. Access is available from Mühlebachstrasse.

Dining

Outback Lodge
Tibits

Taxis

Outside the main entrance.

Accessibility

Ramps, restrooms.

CHF 2

Hotel

Hotel Opera Zurich
Small Luxury Hotel Ambassador Zurich
Hotel Seehof

Lost and Found Office

Located in the main hall

Bike Parking

1000 places, covered

Car Rental

Europcar
Hertz

Information Desk

Located in the main hall

Luggage Carts

Free

Station Plan

Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for S-Bahn trains
Hall 2: platform 4 for regional trains

Public transit options for Zürich Stadelhofen

Tram: Line 11, Line 15
Bus: Several lines available
S-Bahn: Lines S3, S5, S6, S7, S9, S12, S16

Zürich Hardbrücke Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Parking

Dining

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Information Desk

Luggage Carts

information

Address

Zürich Hardplatz, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland

Phone Number

+41 51 225 78 00

Ticket Office Hours

6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday

Distance to city center

3 km

Number of platforms

Wifi

Free

Parking

Parking available nearby with several parking options

Dining

Brisket Southern BBQ & Bar
Les Halles

Taxis

Outside the main entrance.

Accessibility

Ramps, restrooms.

CHF 1

Hotel

25hours Hotel Zürich West
Sheraton Zürich Hotel
Novotel Zurich City West

Bike Parking

800 places, covered

Information Desk

Located on the main concourse

Luggage Carts

Free

Station Plan

Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-8 for S-Bahn and regional trains

Public transit options for Zürich Hardbrücke

Tram: Line 4, Line 8
Bus: Several lines available
S-Bahn: Lines S3, S5, S6, S7, S9, S11, S12, S15, S16, S24

Zürich, Altstetterplatz Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

information

Address

8048 Zürich, Switzerland

Distance to city center

5 km

Zürich Wollishofen Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

ATM

Accessibility

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

information

Address

8038 Zürich, Switzerland

Distance to city center

2 km

Zürich Hegibachplatz Accessibility

Amenities at train station

Accessibility

information

Address

8008 Zürich, Switzerland

Zürich Selnau Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

information

Address

8001 Zürich, Switzerland

Distance to city center

1 km

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