- Must visit
Musée d'art et d'histoire
Major art and archaeology museum with collections from antiquity to modern works. A rewarding choice for a broad cultural visit.
Cheapest price
£12
Average price
£19
Fastest journey
39 m
Average duration
39 m
Trains per day
96
Distance
51 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lausanne to Geneva is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lausanne to Geneva will cost around £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £12.
Of the 96 trains that leave Lausanne for Geneva every day 94 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 51 km distance in an average of 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 39 m .
The slowest trains will take 39 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 95 1722 | 1722
IC 1 728 | 728
IR 95 1730 | 1730
IC 1 716 | 716
IR 15 2520 | 2520
IR 90 1816 | 1816
IC 1 714 | 714
IR 90 1818 | 1818
IC 1 716 | 716
IR 90 1820 | 1820Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lausanne to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £13, and a ferry costs an average of £54.
Distance: 51 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Ferry |
|---|---|---|
£17 Average Price Cheapest | £18 Average Price | £54 Average Price |
1h 10m Average total duration Fastest 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 13m Average total duration 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration 3h 30m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Lausanne to Geneva trains for today, Sunday 23 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RE 33 18400 | 18400 | 2:50 Lausanne station | 0h51 | 3:41 Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE N1 744 | 744 | 3:24 Lausanne station | 0h51 | 4:15 Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18402 | 18402 | 3:50 Lausanne station | 0h52 | 4:42 Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18404 | 18404 | 4:48 Lausanne station | 0h55 | 5:43 Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18450 | 18450 | 5:30 Lausanne station | 0h51 | 6:21 Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18406 | 18406 | 6:00 Lausanne station | 0h51 | 6:51 Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 1804 | 1804 | 6:16 Lausanne station | 0h43 | 6:59 Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18452 | 18452 | 6:30 Lausanne station | 0h51 | 7:21 Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 702 | 702 | 6:46 Lausanne station | 0h44 | 7:30 Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18408 | 18408 | 7:00 Lausanne station | 0h51 | 7:51 Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 90 1806 | 1806 | 7:16 Lausanne station | 0h43 | 7:59 Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18454 | 18454 | 7:30 Lausanne station | 0h51 | 8:21 Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 704 | 704 | 7:46 Lausanne station | 0h44 | 8:30 Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18410 | 18410 | 8:00 Lausanne station | 0h51 | 8:51 Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 90 1808 | 1808 | 8:16 Lausanne station | 0h43 | 8:59 Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18456 | 18456 | 8:30 Lausanne station | 0h51 | 9:21 Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 706 | 706 | 8:46 Lausanne station | 0h44 | 9:30 Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18412 | 18412 | 9:00 Lausanne station | 0h51 | 9:51 Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 90 1810 | 1810 | 9:16 Lausanne station | 0h43 | 9:59 Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18458 | 18458 | 9:30 Lausanne station | 0h51 | 10:21 Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 708 | 708 | 9:46 Lausanne station | 0h44 | 10:30 Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18414 | 18414 | 10:00 Lausanne station | 0h51 | 10:51 Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 90 1812 | 1812 | 10:16 Lausanne station | 0h43 | 10:59 Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18460 | 18460 | 10:30 Lausanne station | 0h51 | 11:21 Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 710 | 710 | 10:46 Lausanne station | 0h44 | 11:30 Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18416 | 18416 | 11:00 Lausanne station | 0h51 | 11:51 Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 90 1814 | 1814 | 11:16 Lausanne station | 0h43 | 11:59 Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18462 | 18462 | 11:30 Lausanne station | 0h51 | 12:21 Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 712 | 712 | 11:46 Lausanne station | 0h44 | 12:30 Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18418 | 18418 | 12:00 Lausanne station | 0h51 | 12:51 Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 90 1816 | 1816 | 12:16 Lausanne station | 0h43 | 12:59 Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
9268+ 9879+ 96520 | 12:19 Lausanne station | 7h21 | 19:40 Geneva station | 2 changes | |
RE 33 18464 | 18464 | 12:30 Lausanne station | 0h51 | 13:21 Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 714 | 714 | 12:46 Lausanne station | 0h44 | 13:30 Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18420 | 18420 | 13:00 Lausanne station | 0h51 | 13:51 Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 90 1818 | 1818 | 13:16 Lausanne station | 0h43 | 13:59 Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18466 | 18466 | 13:30 Lausanne station | 0h51 | 14:21 Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 900 | 900 | 13:46 Lausanne station | 0h44 | 14:30 Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18422 | 18422 | 14:00 Lausanne station | 0h51 | 14:51 Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 90 1820 | 1820 | 14:16 Lausanne station | 0h43 | 14:59 Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18468 | 18468 | 14:30 Lausanne station | 0h51 | 15:21 Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 718 | 718 | 14:46 Lausanne station | 0h44 | 15:30 Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18424 | 18424 | 15:00 Lausanne station | 0h51 | 15:51 Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 90 1822 | 1822 | 15:16 Lausanne station | 0h43 | 15:59 Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18470 | 18470 | 15:30 Lausanne station | 0h51 | 16:21 Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 902 | 902 | 15:46 Lausanne station | 0h44 | 16:30 Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18426 | 18426 | 16:00 Lausanne station | 0h51 | 16:51 Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 90 1824 | 1824 | 16:16 Lausanne station | 0h43 | 16:59 Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
9270+ 891817+ 9789 | 16:19 Lausanne station | 7h17 | 23:36 Geneva station | 2 changes | |
RE 33 18472 | 18472 | 16:30 Lausanne station | 0h51 | 17:21 Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 722 | 722 | 16:46 Lausanne station | 0h44 | 17:30 Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18428 | 18428 | 17:00 Lausanne station | 0h51 | 17:51 Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 90 1826 | 1826 | 17:16 Lausanne station | 0h43 | 17:59 Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18474 | 18474 | 17:30 Lausanne station | 0h51 | 18:21 Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 904 | 904 | 17:46 Lausanne station | 0h44 | 18:30 Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18430 | 18430 | 18:00 Lausanne station | 0h51 | 18:51 Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 90 1828 | 1828 | 18:16 Lausanne station | 0h43 | 18:59 Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18476 | 18476 | 18:30 Lausanne station | 0h51 | 19:21 Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 726 | 726 | 18:46 Lausanne station | 0h44 | 19:30 Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18432 | 18432 | 19:00 Lausanne station | 0h51 | 19:51 Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 90 1830 | 1830 | 19:16 Lausanne station | 0h43 | 19:59 Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18478 | 18478 | 19:30 Lausanne station | 0h51 | 20:21 Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 906 | 906 | 19:46 Lausanne station | 0h39 | 20:25 Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 95 1730 | 1730 | 19:49 Lausanne station | 0h46 | 20:35 Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18434 | 18434 | 20:00 Lausanne station | 0h51 | 20:51 Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 90 1832 | 1832 | 20:16 Lausanne station | 0h39 | 20:55 Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 24 August | |||||
RE 33 18442 | 18442 | 0:00 Lausanne station | 1h00 | 1:00 Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18488 | 18488 | 0:30 Lausanne station | 0h52 | 1:22 Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Lausanne to Geneva run on average 13 times per day, taking around 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 if you book in advance.
There are 12 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 51 km distance in 37m.
Distance 51 km |
Average train duration 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 12 |
Fastest train 37m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:56 |
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Discover the best of Geneva — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Geneva trip today.
Major art and archaeology museum with collections from antiquity to modern works. A rewarding choice for a broad cultural visit.
International Red Cross and Red Crescent museum with immersive exhibitions on humanitarian action, conflict and human dignity.
Science museum in a handsome lakeside villa with historic instruments and hands-on displays. Especially enjoyable for curious visitors.
Geneva's Old Town is a maze of lanes, small squares and historic houses. Ideal for walking, viewpoints, shops and quiet corners.
Elegant lakeside promenade and quay facing the Jet d'Eau and Mont Blanc. Excellent for strolling, relaxing and classic city views.
Beloved English-style park with flower clock, statues and lake access. A central green space that suits a gentle city break.
Melted cheese with white wine and kirsch, shared communally. A Swiss classic widely enjoyed in Geneva, especially in winter.
Small perch fillets, usually from Lake Geneva, pan-fried and served simply. A regional favourite tied to the lake’s fishing tradition.
A rich pie of potatoes, leeks, cream and Gruyère. Traditional in nearby western Switzerland and commonly eaten in Geneva.
Long-running traditional restaurant serving fondue, raclette and other Swiss staples in a cosy, rustic atmosphere near the centre.
Historic chocolate shop and tea room known for hot chocolate, pastries and light lunches in an elegant old-town setting.
Classic old-town address for Swiss and Genevan dishes, including fondue and seasonal specialities, in a traditional timbered dining room.
Geneva is pricier than most European cities, with high hotel, dining and transport costs, though public transport is efficient and some hotels include local travel cards.
Service is usually included. Round up in restaurants and cafés or leave 5-10% for excellent service; round up taxi fares modestly.
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Genève-Aéroport station -> Genève-Cornavin, Geneva
There are frequent daily direct trains from Lausanne to Geneva 7 days a week, on one of Switzerland's busiest commuter lines. From early morning throughout the day and evening there are departures roughly every 10 minutes, with connections decreasing to around 3 per hour in the late evenings. Journey times for the trip southwest along the lake shoreline to Geneva range from 36 minutes to 55 minutes.
Daily direct trains from Lausanne to Geneva run from early morning to late at night, with morning peak time services departing 7 to 8 times an hour. Daytime and evening services depart from Lausanne every 10 minutes on average, with 3 trains an hour to Geneva operating in the late evening until around midnight.
Trains from Lausanne to Geneva take between 36 and 55 minutes to cover the 37-mile route southwest along the shore of Lake Geneva, depending on the class of train and the stops made en route. With very frequent direct services to Geneva, indirect journeys are not a consideration for this trip.
Departure station: Lausanne Gare is located on the south side of the city center, about 20 minutes on foot, with frequent public transit connections available on Metro trams, city bus routes and RER suburban rail lines. Passenger facilities at the station include a shopping mall, food stores, coffee bars, ATMs, car rental agencies and luggage lockers.
Arrival station: Geneva Cornavin Station is located in the center of the city, with public transit links available on city buses, trams and suburban rail lines. The station concourse has a shopping mall, restaurants, fast food outlets, coffee bars, luggage storage lockers, ATMs and taxi stands.
Swiss Federal Railways, the national rail operator, known in German, French and Italian as SBB, CFF and FFS, provides all the trains from Lausanne to Geneva on this busy commuter route.
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) trains from Lausanne to Geneva include some InterCity long distance services but are predominantly InterRegional and local Regional trains. The quickest connections between the Swiss cities take 36 minutes to complete the journey southwest, while the slower Regional connections take around 20 minutes longer.
SBB InterCity trains from Lausanne to Geneva have a choice of first- and second-class seating, with quiet zones and a cafe-bistro. The InterRegional and Regional services operating on this route are mostly double-decker trains with two classes of ticket. Dedicated wheelchair spaces are available on all SBB trains, and staff are available to provide assistance with boarding to travelers with limited mobility. Dogs are permitted, with a charge of half a second-class fare, and small pets in carriers travel for free. Cyclists can take bikes on board but must buy a bike ticket or a one day bike card. A check-in service is available for passengers with a lot of luggage, with a small charge.
With frequent daily trains from Lausanne to Geneva, there are plenty of economical fares available, with off-peak journeys usually the cheapest. Booking in advance on the Omio site makes it simple to see the differences in fares at a glance. By being a little flexible with travel plans, finding the cheapest tickets for travel to Geneva is usually straightforward.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lausanne to Geneva 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 Geneva, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Lausanne to Geneva trains use the Lausanne to Genève station pair, with some services arriving at Genève-Aéroport. Use this guide to compare Lausanne and Geneva train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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-Flon, pl. de l'Europe has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lausanne-Flon, pl. de l'Europe.
Lausanne, Ouchy-Olympique is 1 km from Lausanne city centre. Public transport options include:
Lausanne, Ouchy-Olympique has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Lausanne, Ouchy-Olympique.
ATMs are available at Lausanne, Ouchy-Olympique.
Available at Lausanne, Ouchy-Olympique: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lausanne, Ouchy-Olympique: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lausanne, Ouchy-Olympique.
Genève has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Bistrot de Charlotte, Les Brasseurs, La Matze Restaurant
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Genève. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Genève. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Genève: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genève: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genève: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Warwick Geneva, Hotel Cornavin, ibis Styles Genève Gare.
Genève-Aéroport is 4 km from Geneva city centre. Public transport options include:
Genève-Aéroport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Chef Genève Aéroport, Montreux Jazz Café
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Genève-Aéroport. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Genève-Aéroport. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Genève-Aéroport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genève-Aéroport: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genève-Aéroport: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Novotel Suites Geneva, ibis Geneva Airport Hotel, Mövenpick Hotel & Casino Geneva.
Genève, Cornavin has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food options include: La Matze Restaurant
ATMs are available at Genève, Cornavin.
Available at Genève, Cornavin: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genève, Cornavin: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genève, Cornavin.
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