- 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 18 Oct
£66
Average ticket price on 18 Oct
£83
Fastest journey on 18 Oct
4 h 46 m
Average journey duration on 18 Oct
4 h 47 m
Trains on 18 Oct
39
Distance
230 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milan to Lausanne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan to Lausanne will cost around £83 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £66.
To travel from Milan to Lausanne you need to make at least 2 changes.
IC 21 664 | 664 · IR 15 2512 | 2512
S 10 25180 | 25180 · IC 1490 | 1490
S 10 25180 | 25180 · IC 1490 | 1490
S 50 25554 | 25554 · IC 21 664 | 664 · IR 15 2512 | 2512
S 10 25154 | 25154 · IC 21 664 | 664 · IR 15 2512 | 2512
RE 80 25506 | 25506 · IC 21 668 | 668 · IR 15 2516 | 2516
RE 80 25502 | 25502 · IC 2 866 | 866 · IR 26 2312 | 2312 · IR 15 2514 | 2514
RE 80 25526 | 25526 · IC 21 688 | 688 · IR 15 2536 | 2536
RE 80 25528 | 25528 · IC 2 890 | 890 · IC 1490 | 1490
RE 80 25530 | 25530 · IC 21 692 | 692 · IR 15 2540 | 2540Trains from Milan to Lausanne run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £30 but you can travel from only £16 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:44. The fastest train covers the 230 km distance in 3h 38m.
Distance 230 km |
Average train duration 4h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £30 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 3h 38m |
First train 0:04 |
Last train 23:44 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 42 days |
The table below shows live departures for Milan to Lausanne trains for today, Saturday 17 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S 50 25564 | 25564 · IC 2 874 | 874 · IR 26 2320 | 2320 · IR 15 2522 | 2522 | 10:23 Stabio station | 4h57 | 15:20 Lausanne station | 3 changes | |
S 50 25564 | 25564 · IC 2 874 | 874 · IC 5 522 | 522 | 10:23 Stabio station | 5h03 | 15:26 Lausanne station | 2 changes | |
S 10 25164 | 25164 · IC 2 874 | 874 · IC 5 522 | 522 | 10:23 Balerna station | 5h03 | 15:26 Lausanne station | 2 changes | |
S 10 25164 | 25164 · IC 2 874 | 874 · IR 26 2320 | 2320 · IR 15 2522 | 2522 | 10:23 Balerna station | 4h57 | 15:20 Lausanne station | 3 changes | |
RE 80 25512 | 25512 · IC 2 874 | 874 · IR 26 2320 | 2320 · IR 15 2522 | 2522 | 10:34 Chiasso station | 4h46 | 15:20 Lausanne station | 3 changes | |
RE 80 25512 | 25512 · IC 2 874 | 874 · IC 5 522 | 522 | 10:34 Chiasso station | 4h52 | 15:26 Lausanne station | 2 changes | |
S 40 25464 | 25464 · S 10 25118 | 25118 · IC 2 1474 | 1474 · IR 15 2524 | 2524 | 10:53 Stabio station | 5h27 | 16:20 Lausanne station | 4 changes | |
S 10 25118 | 25118 · IC 2 1474 | 1474 · IR 15 2524 | 2524+ IR VAE 2018 | 2018 | 10:57 Balerna station | 5h23 | 16:20 Lausanne station | 3 changes | |
IC 2 1474 | 1474 · IR 15 2524 | 2524+ IR VAE 2018 | 2018 | 11:05 Chiasso station | 5h15 | 16:20 Lausanne station | 2 changes | |
S 50 25566 | 25566 · EC 178 | 178 · IR 15 2524 | 2524 | 11:23 Stabio station | 4h57 | 16:20 Lausanne station | 2 changes | |
S 10 25166 | 25166 · EC 178 | 178 · IR 15 2524 | 2524 | 11:23 Balerna station | 4h57 | 16:20 Lausanne station | 2 changes | |
EC 178 | 178 · IR 15 2524 | 2524 | 11:24 Chiasso station | 4h56 | 16:20 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
RE 80 25514 | 25514 · EC 178 | 178 · IR 15 2524 | 2524 | 11:34 Chiasso station | 4h46 | 16:20 Lausanne station | 2 changes | |
EC 150 | 150 · IC 5 526 | 526 | 12:05 Chiasso station | 5h21 | 17:26 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
EC 150 | 150 · IR 26 2324 | 2324 · IR 15 2526 | 2526 | 12:05 Chiasso station | 5h15 | 17:20 Lausanne station | 2 changes | |
S 50 25568 | 25568 · IC 2 878 | 878 · IR 26 2324 | 2324 · IR 15 2526 | 2526 | 12:23 Stabio station | 4h57 | 17:20 Lausanne station | 3 changes | |
S 50 25568 | 25568 · IC 2 878 | 878 · IC 5 526 | 526 | 12:23 Stabio station | 5h03 | 17:26 Lausanne station | 2 changes | |
S 10 25168 | 25168 · IC 2 878 | 878 · IR 26 2324 | 2324 · IR 15 2526 | 2526 | 12:23 Balerna station | 4h57 | 17:20 Lausanne station | 3 changes | |
S 10 25168 | 25168 · IC 2 878 | 878 · IC 5 526 | 526 | 12:23 Balerna station | 5h03 | 17:26 Lausanne station | 2 changes | |
RE 80 25516 | 25516 · IC 2 878 | 878 · IC 5 526 | 526 | 12:34 Chiasso station | 4h52 | 17:26 Lausanne station | 2 changes | |
RE 80 25516 | 25516 · IC 2 878 | 878 · IR 26 2324 | 2324 · IR 15 2526 | 2526 | 12:34 Chiasso station | 4h46 | 17:20 Lausanne station | 3 changes | |
EC 30 | 30 · IC 5 528 | 528 | 13:05 Chiasso station | 5h21 | 18:26 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
S 10 25170 | 25170 · IC 21 680 | 680 · IR 15 2528 | 2528 | 13:23 Balerna station | 4h57 | 18:20 Lausanne station | 2 changes | |
S 50 25570 | 25570 · IC 21 680 | 680 · IR 15 2528 | 2528 | 13:23 Stabio station | 4h57 | 18:20 Lausanne station | 2 changes | |
RE 80 25518 | 25518 · IC 21 680 | 680 · IR 15 2528 | 2528 | 13:34 Chiasso station | 4h46 | 18:20 Lausanne station | 2 changes | |
S 50 25572 | 25572 · IC 2 882 | 882 · IC 5 530 | 530 | 14:23 Stabio station | 5h03 | 19:26 Lausanne station | 2 changes | |
S 50 25572 | 25572 · IC 2 882 | 882 · IR 26 2328 | 2328 · IR 15 2530 | 2530 | 14:23 Stabio station | 4h57 | 19:20 Lausanne station | 3 changes | |
S 10 25172 | 25172 · IC 2 882 | 882 · IR 26 2328 | 2328 · IR 15 2530 | 2530 | 14:23 Balerna station | 4h57 | 19:20 Lausanne station | 3 changes | |
S 10 25172 | 25172 · IC 2 882 | 882 · IC 5 530 | 530 | 14:23 Balerna station | 5h03 | 19:26 Lausanne station | 2 changes | |
S 50 25574 | 25574 · IC 21 684 | 684 · IR 15 2532 | 2532 | 15:23 Stabio station | 4h57 | 20:20 Lausanne station | 2 changes | |
S 10 25174 | 25174 · IC 21 684 | 684 · IR 15 2532 | 2532 | 15:23 Balerna station | 4h57 | 20:20 Lausanne station | 2 changes | |
S 50 25596 | 25596 · IC 2 886 | 886 · IR 26 2332 | 2332 · IR 15 2534 | 2534 | 16:23 Stabio station | 4h57 | 21:20 Lausanne station | 3 changes | |
S 10 25196 | 25196 · IC 2 886 | 886 · IC 908 | 908 | 16:23 Balerna station | 5h22 | 21:45 Lausanne station | 2 changes | |
S 50 25596 | 25596 · IC 2 886 | 886 · IC 908 | 908 | 16:23 Stabio station | 5h22 | 21:45 Lausanne station | 2 changes | |
S 10 25196 | 25196 · IC 2 886 | 886 · IR 26 2332 | 2332 · IR 15 2534 | 2534 | 16:23 Balerna station | 4h57 | 21:20 Lausanne station | 3 changes | |
S 10 25182 | 25182 · IC 21 692 | 692 · IR 15 2540 | 2540 | 19:23 Balerna station | 5h00 | 0:23 Lausanne station | 2 changes | |
S 50 25582 | 25582 · IC 21 692 | 692 · IR 15 2540 | 2540 | 19:23 Stabio station | 5h00 | 0:23 Lausanne station | 2 changes | |
RE 80 25530 | 25530 · IC 21 692 | 692 · IR 15 2540 | 2540 | 19:34 Chiasso station | 4h49 | 0:23 Lausanne station | 2 changes | |
EC 126 | 126 · IR 26 2340 | 2340 · IR 15 2542 | 2542 | 20:05 Chiasso station | 5h23 | 1:28 Lausanne station | 2 changes | |
S 10 25184 | 25184 · IC 2 894 | 894 · IR 26 2340 | 2340 · IR 15 2542 | 2542 | 20:23 Balerna station | 5h05 | 1:28 Lausanne station | 3 changes | |
S 10 25184 | 25184 · IC 2 894 | 894 · S 3 21384 | 21384 · IR 15 2542 | 2542 | 20:23 Balerna station | 5h05 | 1:28 Lausanne station | 3 changes | |
S 50 25584 | 25584 · IC 2 894 | 894 · IR 26 2340 | 2340 · IR 15 2542 | 2542 | 20:23 Stabio station | 5h05 | 1:28 Lausanne station | 3 changes | |
S 50 25584 | 25584 · IC 2 894 | 894 · S 3 21384 | 21384 · IR 15 2542 | 2542 | 20:23 Stabio station | 5h05 | 1:28 Lausanne station | 3 changes | |
RE 80 25532 | 25532 · IC 2 894 | 894 · S 3 21384 | 21384 · IR 15 2542 | 2542 | 20:34 Chiasso station | 4h54 | 1:28 Lausanne station | 3 changes | |
RE 80 25532 | 25532 · IC 2 894 | 894 · IR 26 2340 | 2340 · IR 15 2542 | 2542 | 20:34 Chiasso station | 4h54 | 1:28 Lausanne station | 3 changes | |
EC 28 | 28 · IC 8 842 | 842 · B N17 91702 | 91702 · SN 13846 | 13846 | 21:05 Chiasso station | 7h34 | 4:39 Lausanne station | 3 changes | |
S 10 25186 | 25186 · IC 21 696 | 696 · IC 8 844 | 844 · B N17 91702 | 91702 | 21:23 Balerna station | 7h16 | 4:39 Lausanne station | 4 changes | |
S 50 25586 | 25586 · IC 21 696 | 696 · IC 8 844 | 844 · B N17 91702 | 91702 | 21:23 Stabio station | 7h16 | 4:39 Lausanne station | 4 changes | |
RE 80 25534 | 25534 · IC 21 696 | 696 · IC 8 844 | 844 · B N17 91702 | 91702 | 21:34 Chiasso station | 7h05 | 4:39 Lausanne station | 4 changes | |
| Sunday 18 October | |||||
S 50 25554 | 25554 · IC 21 664 | 664 · IR 15 2512 | 2512 | 5:16 Stabio station | 5h04 | 10:20 Lausanne station | 2 changes | |
S 10 25154 | 25154 · IC 21 664 | 664 · IR 15 2512 | 2512 | 5:23 Balerna station | 4h57 | 10:20 Lausanne station | 2 changes | |
IC 21 664 | 664 · IR 15 2512 | 2512 | 5:30 Chiasso station | 4h50 | 10:20 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
RE 80 25500 | 25500 · RE 73 120 | 120 · EC 60 | 60 · IR 90 1814 | 1814 | 5:34 Chiasso station | 5h38 | 11:12 Lausanne station | 3 changes | |
RE 80 25500 | 25500 · RE 73 120 | 120 · IC 6 10060 | 10060 · IR 90 1814 | 1814 | 5:34 Chiasso station | 5h38 | 11:12 Lausanne station | 3 changes | |
RE 80 25500 | 25500 · RE 73 120 | 120 · EC 60 | 60 · IR 90 1814 | 1814 | 5:37 Balerna station | 5h35 | 11:12 Lausanne station | 3 changes | |
RE 80 25500 | 25500 · RE 73 120 | 120 · IC 6 10060 | 10060 · IR 90 1814 | 1814 | 5:37 Balerna station | 5h35 | 11:12 Lausanne station | 3 changes | |
S 10 25156 | 25156 · IC 2 866 | 866 · IC 5 514 | 514 | 6:23 Balerna station | 5h03 | 11:26 Lausanne station | 2 changes | |
S 50 25556 | 25556 · IC 2 866 | 866 · IR 26 2312 | 2312 · IR 15 2514 | 2514 | 6:23 Stabio station | 4h57 | 11:20 Lausanne station | 3 changes | |
S 50 25556 | 25556 · IC 2 866 | 866 · IC 5 514 | 514 | 6:23 Stabio station | 5h03 | 11:26 Lausanne station | 2 changes | |
S 10 25156 | 25156 · IC 2 866 | 866 · IR 26 2312 | 2312 · IR 15 2514 | 2514 | 6:23 Balerna station | 4h57 | 11:20 Lausanne station | 3 changes | |
RE 80 25502 | 25502 · IC 2 866 | 866 · IC 5 514 | 514 | 6:34 Chiasso station | 4h52 | 11:26 Lausanne station | 2 changes | |
RE 80 25502 | 25502 · IC 2 866 | 866 · IR 26 2312 | 2312 · IR 15 2514 | 2514 | 6:34 Chiasso station | 4h46 | 11:20 Lausanne station | 3 changes | |
IC 2 1466 | 1466 · IC 5 516 | 516 | 7:04 Chiasso station | 5h22 | 12:26 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
S 50 25552 | 25552 · IC 21 668 | 668 · IR 15 2516 | 2516 | 7:23 Stabio station | 4h57 | 12:20 Lausanne station | 2 changes | |
S 10 25152 | 25152 · IC 21 668 | 668 · IR 15 2516 | 2516 | 7:23 Balerna station | 4h57 | 12:20 Lausanne station | 2 changes | |
RE 80 25506 | 25506 · IC 21 668 | 668 · IR 15 2516 | 2516 | 7:34 Chiasso station | 4h46 | 12:20 Lausanne station | 2 changes | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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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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With several direct trains running every day, travellers can get from Milan to Lausanne quickly and easily. There are morning, afternoon, and evenings departures available, transporting passengers to Lausanne in just over three hours. Since the service is always direct, there’s no need to change trains and wait for transfers. Four trains run the journey from Milan to Lausanne every day of the week, catering to the schedules of both business and leisure travellers.
Milan to Lausanne trains are operated by Trentialia, Italy’s state-owned rail service. Trentitalia long-distance trains are all high-speed and equipped with armchair seating, air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, and refreshments. Passengers can choose between two carriage types: second class (economy) and first class (premium).
The Milan to Lausanne route uses high-speed international trains which take just under three and a half hours to reach Lausanne station. All trains on this route are direct, so there’s no need to wait for a connecting train.
There are four trains from Milan to Lausanne each day, evenly split between daytime and evening. The first train leaves Milan just before 8:30 a.m. and the last train leaves just before 7:30 p.m. This train timetable is the same every day, including on weekends.
Departure train station: All trains to Lausanne leave from Milan Centrale, situated in the heart of the city. Metro lines 2 and 3 travel straight to Milan Centrale, and buses stop right outside. While waiting for the train, passengers can take advantage of the Wi-Fi, left luggage facility, post office, shops, restaurants, and supermarket located in the station.
Arrival train station: Trains from Milan pull into Gare de Lausanne. This station has almost 30 shops and restaurants (including Aldi, Subway, Western Union, and a pharmacy) as well as baggage lockers and free Wi-Fi. Getting around from Gare de Lausanne is easy—the station is served by bus lines 1, 3 and 21 as well as tram line M2.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan 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 Milan to Lausanne trains use the Chiasso to Lausanne station pair, with some services arriving at Prilly, Gare. Use this guide to compare Milan and Lausanne train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Milano Centrale is 2 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Venchi, Panzera Coffee, Burger King, Bar Motta, Caffè Napoli, VyTA Boulangerie, Spontini, Starbucks, Dispensa Emilia, McDonald's, & many more
Free WiFi in the station. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20. Information desks are located next to the ticket office on the ground floor in the shopping gallery.
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Luigi di Savoia. It is open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
Available at Milano Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Milano Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Centrale: Station is wheelchair accessible, has elevators and the Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is next to Platform 4.
Nearby hotels include Glam Hotel Milano, NYX MIlan, iQ Hotel Milano.
Milano Porta Garibaldi is 2 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Porta Garibaldi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food options include: Caffeteria Panni Caldi, Princi, Burgez, Bricco Café, U! Come tu mi vuoi, Autogrill, Culto
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located in the main hall.
Available at Milano Porta Garibaldi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Milano Porta Garibaldi: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Porta Garibaldi: Accessible facilities such as ticket machines, toilets, and ramps and additional assistance as needed from 07:45 to 22:30.
Nearby hotels include Hotel NH Milano Palazzo Moscova, AC Hotel by Marriott Milano, Tocq Hotel.
Milano Certosa is 6 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Certosa has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Burger King, Ristorante Pizzeria La Certosa
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Milano Certosa. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Available at Milano Certosa: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Milano Certosa: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Certosa: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Raffaello, Hotel Mirage, Klima Hotel Milano Fiere.
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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