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Get from Zürich to Lausanne
The journey takes about 2 hours 22 minutes, and with fares starting at just £49, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Zürich and Lausanne?
Zürich
- ALimmatstrasse, 28, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
- C
Zürich Stadelhofen
Stadelhoferstrasse 8, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland - D
Zürich Oerlikon
Hofwiesenstrasse 369, 8050 Zürich, Switzerland - E
Zürich Selnau
Selnaustrasse 25, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland - F
Zürich Altstetten
Altstetterpl. 12, 8048 Zürich, Switzerland
Lausanne
- A
Lausanne
Avenue d'Ouchy 6, 1006 Lausanne, Switzerland
Train Companies
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Zürich to Lausanne by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Zürich to Lausanne?
The cheapest train tickets from Zürich to Lausanne start from £49. The average price for this train route is around £84. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Zürich to Lausanne?
The average train journey time from Zürich to Lausanne is 2h 22m, covering a distance of 108 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 11m and is operated by Swiss Federal Railways.
Which train operators serve the Zürich to Lausanne route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 6 trains available per day, including services from Swiss Federal Railways, TGV Lyria.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Zürich to Lausanne?
The earliest train from Zürich to Lausanne departs at 07:04. And the latest train departs at 16:32.
Which is the best train operator from Zürich to Lausanne?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Swiss Federal Railways, with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Zürich to Lausanne?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Swiss Federal Railways has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Zürich to Lausanne?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Swiss Federal Railways, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Zürich to Lausanne?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is TGV Lyria, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Zürich to Lausanne was searched and found on 13 Dec 2025 with a price of £44To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Zürich to Lausanne as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £44 to £202 for a train ticket from Zürich to Lausanne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £44, which is on 2025-12-13.
