- Must visit
The Olympic Museum
Olympic museum on the lakefront with sport history, torches, medals and interactive displays in a landscaped park.
Cheapest price on 15 Oct
£36
Average ticket price on 15 Oct
£58
Fastest journey on 15 Oct
2 h 13 m
Average journey duration on 15 Oct
2 h 13 m
Trains on 15 Oct
88
Distance
136 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Basel to Lausanne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basel to Lausanne will cost around £58 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £36.
On Thu 15 Oct, we found 88 trains from Basel to Lausanne, including 15 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 136 km distance in an average of 2 h 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 13 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 13 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 26 2347 | 2347 · IC 8 842 | 842 · IR 15 2504 | 2504
S 3 17390 | 17390 · IC 51 1604 | 1604
S 3 17312 | 17312 · IC 51 506 | 506
IC 61 607 | 607 · IC 1 704 | 704
IC 51 1640 | 1640
IC 6 613 | 613 · IC 1 710 | 710
IC 61 615 | 615 · IC 1 712 | 712
IC 6 617 | 617 · IC 1 714 | 714
IC 61 619 | 619 · IC 1 716 | 716
IC 61 627 | 627 · IC 1 724 | 724Trains from Basel to Lausanne run on average 15 times per day, taking around 2h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £34 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 136 km distance in 2h 5m.
Distance 136 km |
Average train duration 2h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £34 |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 5m |
First train 0:02 |
Last train 23:52 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 21 days |
The table below shows live departures for Basel to Lausanne trains for tomorrow, Thursday 15 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IR 26 2347 | 2347 · IC 8 842 | 842 · IR 15 2504 | 2504 | 0:04 Basel SBB | 6h16 | 6:20 Lausanne station | 2 changes | |
S 3 17390 | 17390 · IC 51 1604 | 1604 | 0:46 Basel SBB | 6h10 | 6:56 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
S 3 17312 | 17312 · IC 51 506 | 506 | 4:40 Basel SBB | 2h46 | 7:26 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IC 61 607 | 607 · IC 1 704 | 704 | 5:24 Basel SBB | 2h19 | 7:43 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IC 61 957 | 957 · IR 15 2508 | 2508 | 5:58 Basel SBB | 2h22 | 8:20 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IR 56 1854 | 1854 · IC 5 508 | 508 | 6:02 Basel SBB | 2h24 | 8:26 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IR 26 2311 | 2311 · IC 5 508 | 508 | 6:04 Basel SBB | 2h22 | 8:26 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
EC 61 | 61 · IC 1 706 | 706 | 6:30 Basel SBB | 2h13 | 8:43 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IC 51 1610 | 1610 | 6:32 Basel SBB | 2h24 | 8:56 Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 6 959 | 959 · IR 15 2510 | 2510 | 6:58 Basel SBB | 2h22 | 9:20 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IR 56 1858 | 1858 · IC 5 512 | 512 | 8:02 Basel SBB | 2h24 | 10:26 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IR 26 2315 | 2315 · IC 5 512 | 512 | 8:04 Basel SBB | 2h22 | 10:26 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IC 6 613 | 613 · IC 1 710 | 710 | 8:30 Basel SBB | 2h13 | 10:43 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IC 51 1614 | 1614 | 8:32 Basel SBB | 2h24 | 10:56 Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 6 963 | 963 · IR 15 2514 | 2514 | 8:58 Basel SBB | 2h22 | 11:20 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IR 56 1860 | 1860 · RE 56 4560 | 4560 · IC 5 514 | 514 | 9:02 Basel SBB | 2h24 | 11:26 Lausanne station | 2 changes | |
IC 21 667 | 667 · IC 5 514 | 514 | 9:04 Basel SBB | 2h22 | 11:26 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IC 61 615 | 615 · IC 1 712 | 712 | 9:30 Basel SBB | 2h13 | 11:43 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IC 51 1616 | 1616 | 9:32 Basel SBB | 2h24 | 11:56 Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 965 | 965 · IR 15 2516 | 2516 | 9:58 Basel SBB | 2h22 | 12:20 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IR 56 1862 | 1862 · IC 5 516 | 516 | 10:02 Basel SBB | 2h24 | 12:26 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IR 26 2319 | 2319 · IC 5 516 | 516 | 10:04 Basel SBB | 2h22 | 12:26 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IC 6 617 | 617 · IC 1 714 | 714 | 10:30 Basel SBB | 2h13 | 12:43 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IC 51 1618 | 1618 | 10:32 Basel SBB | 2h24 | 12:56 Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
9210+ 17771+ 9752 | 10:34 Basel SBB | 7h38 | 18:12 Lausanne station | 2 changes | |
ICE 101 | 101 · IR 15 2518 | 2518 | 10:58 Basel SBB | 2h22 | 13:20 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IR 56 1864 | 1864 · IC 5 518 | 518 | 11:02 Basel SBB | 2h24 | 13:26 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IC 21 671 | 671 · IC 5 518 | 518 | 11:04 Basel SBB | 2h22 | 13:26 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IC 61 619 | 619 · IC 1 716 | 716 | 11:30 Basel SBB | 2h13 | 13:43 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IC 51 1620 | 1620 | 11:32 Basel SBB | 2h24 | 13:56 Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
96117+ 9218 · 9777 | 11:45 Basel St. Johann | 8h52 | 20:37 Lausanne station | 2 changes | |
IC 61 969 | 969 · IR 15 2520 | 2520 | 11:58 Basel SBB | 2h22 | 14:20 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IR 56 1866 | 1866 · IC 5 520 | 520 | 12:02 Basel SBB | 2h24 | 14:26 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IR 26 2323 | 2323 · IC 5 520 | 520 | 12:04 Basel SBB | 2h22 | 14:26 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
EC 65 | 65 · IC 1 718 | 718 | 12:30 Basel SBB | 2h13 | 14:43 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IC 51 1622 | 1622 | 12:32 Basel SBB | 2h24 | 14:56 Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
9218 · 9777 | 12:34 Basel SBB | 8h03 | 20:37 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IC 6 971 | 971 · IR 15 2522 | 2522 | 12:58 Basel SBB | 2h22 | 15:20 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IR 56 1868 | 1868 · IC 5 522 | 522 | 13:02 Basel SBB | 2h24 | 15:26 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IC 21 675 | 675 · IC 5 522 | 522 | 13:04 Basel SBB | 2h22 | 15:26 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IC 61 623 | 623 · IC 1 720 | 720 | 13:30 Basel SBB | 2h13 | 15:43 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IC 51 1624 | 1624 | 13:32 Basel SBB | 2h24 | 15:56 Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 279 | 279 · IR 15 2524 | 2524 | 13:58 Basel SBB | 2h22 | 16:20 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IR 56 1870 | 1870 · IC 5 524 | 524 | 14:02 Basel SBB | 2h24 | 16:26 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IR 26 2327 | 2327 · IC 5 524 | 524 | 14:04 Basel SBB | 2h22 | 16:26 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IC 6 625 | 625 · IC 1 722 | 722 | 14:30 Basel SBB | 2h13 | 16:43 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IC 51 1626 | 1626 | 14:32 Basel SBB | 2h24 | 16:56 Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 6 975 | 975 · IR 15 2526 | 2526 | 14:58 Basel SBB | 2h22 | 17:20 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IR 56 1872 | 1872 · IC 5 526 | 526 | 15:02 Basel SBB | 2h24 | 17:26 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
EC 173 | 173 · IC 5 526 | 526 | 15:04 Basel SBB | 2h22 | 17:26 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IC 61 627 | 627 · IC 1 724 | 724 | 15:30 Basel SBB | 2h13 | 17:43 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IC 51 1628 | 1628 | 15:32 Basel SBB | 2h24 | 17:56 Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 977 | 977 · IR 15 2528 | 2528 | 15:58 Basel SBB | 2h22 | 18:20 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IR 56 1874 | 1874 · IC 5 528 | 528 | 16:02 Basel SBB | 2h24 | 18:26 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IR 26 2331 | 2331 · IC 5 528 | 528 | 16:04 Basel SBB | 2h22 | 18:26 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IC 6 629 | 629 · IC 1 726 | 726 | 16:30 Basel SBB | 2h13 | 18:43 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IC 51 1630 | 1630 | 16:32 Basel SBB | 2h24 | 18:56 Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 107 | 107 · IR 15 2530 | 2530 | 16:58 Basel SBB | 2h22 | 19:20 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IR 56 1876 | 1876 · IC 5 530 | 530 | 17:02 Basel SBB | 2h24 | 19:26 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IC 21 683 | 683 · IC 5 530 | 530 | 17:04 Basel SBB | 2h22 | 19:26 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
EC 67 | 67 · IC 1 728 | 728 | 17:30 Basel SBB | 2h13 | 19:43 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IC 51 1632 | 1632 | 17:32 Basel SBB | 2h24 | 19:56 Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 981 | 981 · IR 15 2532 | 2532 | 17:58 Basel SBB | 2h22 | 20:20 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IR 56 1878 | 1878 · IC 5 532 | 532 | 18:02 Basel SBB | 2h24 | 20:26 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IR 26 2335 | 2335 · IC 5 532 | 532 | 18:04 Basel SBB | 2h22 | 20:26 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IC 61 633 | 633 · IC 1 730 | 730 | 18:30 Basel SBB | 2h13 | 20:43 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IC 51 1634 | 1634 | 18:32 Basel SBB | 2h24 | 20:56 Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 6 983 | 983 · IR 15 2534 | 2534 | 18:58 Basel SBB | 2h22 | 21:20 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IR 56 1880 | 1880 · IC 5 534 | 534 | 19:02 Basel SBB | 2h24 | 21:26 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IC 21 687 | 687 · IC 5 534 | 534 | 19:04 Basel SBB | 2h22 | 21:26 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IC 6 635 | 635 · IC 1 732 | 732 | 19:30 Basel SBB | 2h13 | 21:43 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IC 51 1636 | 1636 | 19:32 Basel SBB | 2h24 | 21:56 Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 375 | 375 · IR 15 2536 | 2536 | 19:58 Basel SBB | 2h22 | 22:20 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IR 56 1882 | 1882 · IC 5 536 | 536 | 20:02 Basel SBB | 2h24 | 22:26 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IR 26 2339 | 2339 · IC 5 536 | 536 | 20:04 Basel SBB | 2h22 | 22:26 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IC 6 637 | 637 · IC 1 734 | 734 | 20:30 Basel SBB | 2h13 | 22:43 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IC 51 1638 | 1638 | 20:32 Basel SBB | 2h24 | 22:56 Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 987 | 987 · IR 15 2538 | 2538 | 20:58 Basel SBB | 2h22 | 23:20 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IR 56 1884 | 1884 · IC 5 538 | 538 | 21:02 Basel SBB | 2h24 | 23:26 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IC 21 691 | 691 · IC 5 538 | 538 | 21:04 Basel SBB | 2h22 | 23:26 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
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Discover the best of Lausanne — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Lausanne trip today.
Olympic museum on the lakefront with sport history, torches, medals and interactive displays in a landscaped park.
Fine arts museum in Plateforme 10 with Swiss and international works from the 18th century to today in a striking former station hall.
Photography museum in an elegant mansion, presenting changing exhibitions and a strong programme on visual culture and image-making.
Lakeside district with promenades, marina views, steamers and relaxed public spaces; ideal for a walk by Lake Geneva.
Historic old town square framed by civic buildings and steep lanes, often animated by markets and local city life.
Revitalised district of shops, bars, galleries and public spaces beneath the city centre, popular for modern urban atmosphere.
Melted cheese dish from nearby Alpine regions, traditionally served with bread. It is a social staple across Vaud and winter dining in Lausanne.
Potatoes baked with cream, garlic and cheese from the canton of Vaud. It is a comforting regional classic closely tied to local farmhouse cooking.
Leek and potato stew traditionally served with Vaud cabbage sausage. It is one of the canton’s signature dishes and a classic local speciality.
Elegant lakeside dining known for refined seasonal cuisine and a polished setting near Ouchy.
Traditional Swiss restaurant popular for fondue, raclette and hearty regional dishes in a warm chalet-style interior.
Historic brasserie serving Vaud classics, seafood and French-Swiss dishes in a lively Belle Époque room.
Lausanne is costly versus most European cities, with high hotel, dining and transport prices, though local transit can be good value with hotel guest cards.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great service. Round up taxi fares; small change is fine in cafés.
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Lausanne station -> Place Saint-François, Lausanne
The most popular day trips by train from Lausanne are Geneva, Montreux, Vevey, Bern and Fribourg. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Lausanne on Omio.

Geneva is known for diplomacy, watchmaking and its setting on Lake Geneva. It feels international yet compact, with elegant streets, a historic old town and strong French influence.
There are 14 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 51 km distance in 32m.

Montreux sits on Lake Geneva, known for its mild climate, Belle Époque buildings and the Montreux Jazz Festival. With vineyards above the shore and the Alps behind, it feels elegant, relaxed and closely tied to music history.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 23 km distance in 18m.

Vevey is a lakeside town on Lake Geneva known for Nestlé, Charlie Chaplin and the nearby Lavaux vineyards. With a palm-lined promenade, Alpine views and a relaxed cultural feel, it is gentler in pace than larger Swiss Riviera neighbours.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 17 km distance in 14m.

Bern is Switzerland’s capital, known for its sandstone Old City, arcades and the Aare around its centre. It combines medieval character with a calm, everyday feel and a strong link to Albert Einstein.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 79 km distance in 1h 9m.

Fribourg is known for its medieval old town, perched above the Sarine, and the Gothic Cathedral of St Nicholas. Its bilingual French and German culture gives the city a distinctive character within Switzerland.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 51 km distance in 45m.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Basel 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.

Most Basel to Lausanne trains use the Basel SBB to Lausanne station pair, with some services arriving at Lausanne-Chauderon. Use this guide to compare Basel and Lausanne train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Basel SBB is 1 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:
Basel SBB 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 options include: Restaurant Da Roberto, Brasserie Bahnhof Basel
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Basel SBB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Basel SBB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Basel SBB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Basel SBB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Basel SBB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Victoria, Hotel Schweizerhof Basel, GAIA Hotel.
Basel St Johann is 1 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:
Basel St Johann has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, WC and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Basel St Johann.
ATMs are available at Basel St Johann.
Available at Basel St Johann: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Basel St Johann: Bike Parking.
Basel Bad Bhf is 2 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:
Basel Bad Bhf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Les Gareçons, Restaurant Bahn Kantine
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Basel Bad Bhf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Basel Bad Bhf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Basel Bad Bhf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Basel Bad Bhf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Basel Bad Bhf: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Alexander, Hotel Wettstein, Hotel Balade.
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 options include: Cafe du Grutli, Le Chalet Suisse
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Lausanne. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Lausanne. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Lausanne: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lausanne: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lausanne: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Beau-Rivage Palace, Lausanne Palace, Hotel Continental.
Lausanne-Chauderon is 1 km from Lausanne city centre. Public transport options include:
Lausanne-Chauderon has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lausanne-Chauderon.
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