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The cheapest and fastest trains from Lausanne to Zurich

Showing times and prices for 18 Mar

Cheapest price

£50

Average price

£79

Fastest journey

2 h 11 m

Average duration

2 h 20 m

Trains per day

Distance

174 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Lausanne to Zurich will cost around £79 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £50.

Fast trains

Of the 18 trains that leave Lausanne for Zurich every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 174 km distance in an average of 2 h 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 11 m .

The slowest trains will take 2 h 26 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.

Cheapest

IC 5 513 | 513

07:342h26

Lausanne station

10:00Zurich Altstetten

£501One-way

1 change

Cheapest

IC 5 515 | 515

08:342h26

Lausanne station

11:00Zurich Altstetten

£501One-way

1 change

IC 5 1515 | 1515

08:042h26

Lausanne station

10:30Zurich HB

£531One-way

0 changes

IC 5 515 | 515

08:342h22

Lausanne station

10:56Zurich HB

£531One-way

0 changes

IC 1 711 | 711

08:172h11

Lausanne station

10:28Zurich HB

£531One-way

0 changes

Lausanne to Zurich train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 18 March

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
SBB IC 5 513 \| 513 SBBIC 5 513 \| 513	07:34 Lausanne station	2h26	10:00 Zurich Altstetten	1 change
SBB IC 5 513 \| 513 SBBIC 5 513 \| 513	07:34 Lausanne station	2h36	10:10 Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
SBB IC 5 513 \| 513 SBBIC 5 513 \| 513	07:34 Lausanne station	2h22	09:56 Zurich HB	0 changesDirect
SBB IR 15 2511 \| 2511 SBBIR 15 2511 \| 2511	07:40 Lausanne station	2h18	09:58 Zurich HB	1 change
SBB IR 15 2511 \| 2511 SBBIR 15 2511 \| 2511	07:40 Lausanne station	2h34	10:14 Zurich Altstetten	2 changes
SBB IR 15 2511 \| 2511 SBBIR 15 2511 \| 2511	07:40 Lausanne station	2h30	10:10 Zürich Oerlikon	2 changes
SBB IC 5 1515 \| 1515 SBBIC 5 1515 \| 1515	08:04 Lausanne station	2h26	10:30 Zurich HB	0 changesDirect
SBB IC 1 711 \| 711 SBBIC 1 711 \| 711	08:17 Lausanne station	2h27	10:44 Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
SBB IC 1 711 \| 711 SBBIC 1 711 \| 711	08:17 Lausanne station	2h27	10:44 Zurich Altstetten	1 change
SBB IC 1 711 \| 711 SBBIC 1 711 \| 711	08:17 Lausanne station	2h28	10:45 Zürich Oerlikon	0 changesDirect
SBB IC 1 711 \| 711 SBBIC 1 711 \| 711	08:17 Lausanne station	2h11	10:28 Zurich HB	0 changesDirect
SBB IC 5 515 \| 515 SBBIC 5 515 \| 515	08:34 Lausanne station	2h36	11:10 Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
SBB IC 5 515 \| 515 SBBIC 5 515 \| 515	08:34 Lausanne station	2h22	10:56 Zurich HB	0 changesDirect
SBB IC 5 515 \| 515 SBBIC 5 515 \| 515	08:34 Lausanne station	2h26	11:00 Zurich Altstetten	1 change
SBB IR 15 2513 \| 2513 SBBIR 15 2513 \| 2513	08:40 Lausanne station	2h30	11:10 Zürich Oerlikon	2 changes
SBB IR 15 2513 \| 2513 SBBIR 15 2513 \| 2513	08:40 Lausanne station	2h34	11:14 Zurich Altstetten	2 changes
SNCF \| TGV Lyria 9268 SNCF \| TGV Lyria9268	12:19 Lausanne station	8h07	20:26 Zurich HB	1 change
SNCF \| TGV Lyria 9774 SNCF \| TGV Lyria9774	13:46 Lausanne station	8h40	22:26 Zurich HB	1 change
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Lausanne to Zurich?

The best time to book your train from Lausanne to Zurich is 35 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Lausanne to Zurich route.

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

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Lausanne to Zurich

Trains from Lausanne to Zurich run on average 18 times per day, taking around 2h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £23 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

173 km

Average train duration

2h 24m

Cheapest ticket price

£23

Trains per day

Direct trains

Train providers

Fastest train

2h 8m

First train

03:49

Last train

22:44

Price information

Train companies: SBB trains Lausanne to Zurich

Find the best trains to Zurich from Lausanne with Omio's travel partners SBB from £37. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.

SBB is Switzerland's main train company and for your next train trip from Lausanne to Zurich, SBB offers these ticket types: Round-trip Standard Ticket or First Class.

Train information from Lausanne to Zurich with SBB:

Average Duration: 2 h 9 min
Cheapest Price: £37

FAQs: Lausanne to Zurich train

FAQs: Travel by train from Lausanne to Zurich 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 Zurich.

Cheap train tickets from Lausanne to Zurich can start from as little as £37 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Lausanne to Zurich is £57; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time between Lausanne and Zurich is on average 2 h 8 min for the 107 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go to Zurich from Lausanne by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Lausanne to Zurich leaves at 00: 01. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Lausanne to Zurich leaves at 23: 57.

Yes, there are 7 direct trains a day from Lausanne to Zurich with SBB. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

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

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 57.

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 Zurich HB, located 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Zurich from Lausanne is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 8 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Lausanne to Zurich by train is October.

You have options as you can travel from Lausanne to Zurich 3 different ways: coach, train or flight.

Important Stations and Airports in Lausanne and Zurich

Lausanne

Zurich

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 Zurich.

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