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The cheapest and fastest trains from Lausanne to Bern

Showing times and prices for 13 May

Cheapest price

£25

Average price

£31

Fastest journey

1 h 9 m

Average duration

1 h 9 m

Trains per day

Distance

79 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Lausanne to Bern will cost around £31 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £25.

Fast trains

Of the 26 trains that leave Lausanne for Bern every day 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 79 km distance in an average of 1 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 9 m .

The slowest trains will take 1 h 9 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 1 719 | 719

12:171h09

Lausanne station

13:26Bern Hauptbahnhof

£251One-way

0 changes

IR 15 2517 | 2517

10:401h16

Lausanne station

11:56Bern Hauptbahnhof

£251One-way

0 changes

IC 1 717 | 717

11:171h09

Lausanne station

12:26Bern Hauptbahnhof

£251One-way

0 changes

IC 1 715 | 715

10:171h09

Lausanne station

11:26Bern Hauptbahnhof

£251One-way

0 changes

IC 1 723 | 723

14:171h09

Lausanne station

15:26Bern Hauptbahnhof

£261One-way

0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Lausanne to Bern

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lausanne to Bern among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg.

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Most popular Train	Coach
£30 Average Price Cheapest	£42 Average Price
1h 44m average duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	3h 16m average duration 2h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions
Direct Options	Direct Options

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

Live departures

Lausanne to Bern train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 13 May

Last updated at 11:36

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
IC 1 711 \| 711	06:17 Lausanne station	1h09	07:26 Bern Hauptbahnhof	0 changesdirect
S 40 24623 \| 24623 · RE 2 3811 \| 3811	06:21 Lausanne station	1h30	07:51 Bern Hauptbahnhof	1 change
IC 5 515 \| 515 · IR 66 3217 \| 3217	06:34 Lausanne station	1h34	08:08 Bern Hauptbahnhof	1 change
IR 15 2513 \| 2513	06:40 Lausanne station	1h16	07:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof	0 changesdirect
IC 1 713 \| 713	07:17 Lausanne station	1h09	08:26 Bern Hauptbahnhof	0 changesdirect
S 40 24627 \| 24627 · RE 2 3813 \| 3813	07:21 Lausanne station	1h30	08:51 Bern Hauptbahnhof	1 change
IC 5 517 \| 517 · IR 66 3219 \| 3219	07:34 Lausanne station	1h34	09:08 Bern Hauptbahnhof	1 change
IR 15 2515 \| 2515	07:40 Lausanne station	1h16	08:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof	0 changesdirect
IC 1 715 \| 715	08:17 Lausanne station	1h09	09:26 Bern Hauptbahnhof	0 changesdirect
S 40 24633 \| 24633 · RE 2 3815 \| 3815	08:21 Lausanne station	1h30	09:51 Bern Hauptbahnhof	1 change
IC 5 519 \| 519 · IR 66 3221 \| 3221	08:34 Lausanne station	1h34	10:08 Bern Hauptbahnhof	1 change
IR 15 2517 \| 2517	08:40 Lausanne station	1h16	09:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof	0 changesdirect
IC 1 717 \| 717	09:17 Lausanne station	1h09	10:26 Bern Hauptbahnhof	0 changesdirect
S 40 24637 \| 24637 · RE 2 3817 \| 3817	09:21 Lausanne station	1h30	10:51 Bern Hauptbahnhof	1 change
IC 5 521 \| 521 · IR 66 3223 \| 3223	09:34 Lausanne station	1h34	11:08 Bern Hauptbahnhof	1 change
IR 15 2519 \| 2519	09:40 Lausanne station	1h16	10:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof	0 changesdirect
IC 1 719 \| 719	10:17 Lausanne station	1h09	11:26 Bern Hauptbahnhof	0 changesdirect
S 40 24643 \| 24643 · RE 2 3819 \| 3819	10:21 Lausanne station	1h30	11:51 Bern Hauptbahnhof	1 change
IC 5 523 \| 523 · IR 66 3225 \| 3225	10:34 Lausanne station	1h34	12:08 Bern Hauptbahnhof	1 change
IR 15 2521 \| 2521	10:40 Lausanne station	1h16	11:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof	0 changesdirect
IC 1 721 \| 721	11:17 Lausanne station	1h09	12:26 Bern Hauptbahnhof	0 changesdirect
S 40 24647 \| 24647 · RE 2 3821 \| 3821	11:21 Lausanne station	1h30	12:51 Bern Hauptbahnhof	1 change
IC 5 525 \| 525 · IR 66 3227 \| 3227	11:34 Lausanne station	1h34	13:08 Bern Hauptbahnhof	1 change
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Lausanne to Bern?

The best time to book your train from Lausanne to Bern is 77 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Lausanne to Bern route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Lausanne to Bern 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 Lausanne to Bern.

Trains

from £18

Journey information

Overview: Train from Lausanne to Bern

Switzerland

Trains from Lausanne to Bern run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.

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

Distance

78 km

Average train duration

1h 14m

Cheapest ticket price

£11

Trains per day

Direct trains

Train providers

Fastest train

1h 6m

First train

04:40

Last train

22:44

Price information

Train companies: SBB trains Lausanne to Bern

For as little as £18 you can travel by train from Lausanne to Bern with SBB. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this route.

SBB is the national railway company of Switzerland which operates trains between Lausanne and Bern. It operates a wide range of trains, including InterCity, InterRegio, RegioExpress, Regio, S-Bahn, and InterCityExpress. InterCity trains are the fastest, with speeds of up to 200 km/h, while Regio trains are the slowest, with speeds of up to 120 km/h. SBB also offers a variety of ticket types, such as the Swiss Travel Pass, Half-Fare Card, and Super Saver tickets. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a restaurant car. The most popular routes for SBB are from Zurich to Geneva, Basel to Bern, and Geneva to Lausanne.

SBB from Lausanne to Bern train information:

Average Duration: 1 h 7 min
Cheapest Price: £18

FAQs: Lausanne to Bern train

FAQs: Travel by train from Lausanne to Bern easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Lausanne to Bern.

Cheap train tickets from Lausanne to Bern can start from as little as £17 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Lausanne to Bern is £25; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Lausanne to Bern train travel time is 1 h 6 min for the 48 mile long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Lausanne to Bern leaves at 00: 08. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Lausanne to Bern leaves at 23: 54.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Lausanne to Bern without having to change trains with SBB. There are 5 direct trains from Lausanne to Bern each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

Take the Lausanne to Bern train with SBB. However, it's always good to check out all possible train providers for the route to Bern from Lausanne as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 54.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Lausanne, which is located around 0.4 miles (643 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Bern Hauptbahnhof, located 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Bern from Lausanne is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 6 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Lausanne to Bern is December.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Bern from Lausanne including taking a coach or train.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Lausanne and Bern

Lausanne

Bern

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

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