The cheapest trains from Milan to Lausanne
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The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan to Lausanne will cost around £ 75 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only £ 65.
Timetable Milan to Lausanne
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The fastest trains from Milan to Lausanne
Fastest Journey
3 h 22 m
Average
3 h 25 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
230 km
Of the 4 trains that leave Milan for Lausanne every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 230 km distance in an average of 3 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 22 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 37 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.
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Train Information from Milan to Lausanne
 | Distance | 142 miles (229 km) |
 | Average train duration | 3 h 22 min |
 | Average train ticket price | £55 (€63) |
 | Train frequency | 5 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 5 direct trains a day |
 | Train providers | Trenitalia |
Trains from Milan to Lausanne cover the 142 miles (229 km) long route taking on average 3 h 22 min with our travel partners like Trenitalia. Normally, there are 5 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this route costs around £55, you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as £40. Travellers depart most frequently from Milano Centrale and arrive in Lausanne.
Train companies
Milan to Lausanne with Trenitalia
Travel from Milan to Lausanne from £40 with Omio’s train partners Trenitalia! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable trip for you.
Trenitalia train tickets from Milan to Lausanne are available on Omio for as little as £40. Trenitalia is Italy’s national railway operator with a huge fleet of trains offering different levels of comfort, amenities and speed at which they travel. The company's flagship trains are the high-speed Frecciarossa, Frecciargento and Frecciabianca. Trenitalia also operates trains such as the Eurocity (EC), Euronotte (EN), InterCity (IC), InterCitynotte (ICN), as well as the Regionale Veloce (RV), Regionale (R), Suburbano (S) and Metropolitano (M). Toilets and WiFi access are standard on long-distance train routes. In most cases, the trains also provide barrier-free access.
Trenitalia offers three different ticket types to fit anyone’s budget, such as the Base, Economy, Super Economy and Ordinaria tickets. Trenitalia also has discount and loyalty cards for qualified travellers, which you can use on Omio. When travelling on a Trenitalia train between Milan and Lausanne, you can expect to travel 142 miles (229 km). Check Trenitalia’s train timetables and tickets for the Milan to Lausanne trip and book your cheap ticket on Omio today!
Operator ticket policies for COVID
- Cashless payments recommended
- Online booking and check-in recommended
- Pre-reservation / seat allocation
- Refund or voucher policy
- In the case of Trenitalia cancellations, the customer will be contacted directly. If the customer does not intend to travel, they can still obtain a full refund by submitting a cancellation request (relevant special conditions might apply) by filling in a request form for an electronic credit here: https://reclami-e-suggerimenti.trenitalia.com/rimborsi/en/Anagrafica.aspx
- Alternatively, the customer can request a refund for the payment method they used at the time of purchase by contacting a Trenitalia ticket office and presenting the communication received. Find the refund request form for regional trains here: https://www.trenitalia.com/content/dam/tcom/allegati/trenitalia/in_regione/Modulo_Indennit%C3%A0_Rimborsi_Coronavirus_posta_mail.pdf.
- For further information and cancellation procedures go to the Trenitalia website: https://www.trenitalia.com/en/info_contacts/refund-for-journey-cancellation.html Or in Italian here: https://www.trenitalia.com/it/informazioni/rimborso-per-rinuncia-al-viaggio-febbraio-2020.html
Trains from Milan to Lausanne
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.
Which train companies travel from Milan to Lausanne?
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).
How long is the train from Milan to Lausanne?
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.
How many trains are there from Milan to Lausanne?
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.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Milan to Lausanne?
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.
Travel Tips
Travel between Milan, Italy and Lausanne, Switzerland by train is: Partially open.
What is the status of international entry into Switzerland from Italy?
International entry status: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Italy
Do I need to self-quarantine on arrival in Switzerland from Milan?
Conditions of entry:
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival or 14 day mandatory self-quarantine
- Negative COVID-19 test is required to end quarantine early. This test occurs on day 4 in quarantine
- Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
- Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
- Health declaration required
- Digital entry registration is required prior to arrival
What are the safety rules to follow in Lausanne, Switzerland?
When travelling in Switzerland, you must follow these COVID-19 safety rules:
- Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
- Face mask requirement: Mandatory
The information above was last checked on 15/10/2021. This can change before your date of travel so please review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train from Milan to Lausanne before travelling.
The current restriction level for your return trip by train from Lausanne to Milan is: Partially open
Are there any international entry restrictions on returning to Italy from Switzerland?
Reentry to Italy is allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Italy from Lausanne?
What are the entry requirements?
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival or 5 day mandatory self-quarantine
- Travellers issued with the EU Digital COVID Certificate are exempt from quarantine and COVID-19 testing
- Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required
What are the safety rules to follow in Milan, Italy?
The government of Italy has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Physical distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
- Face mask: Mandatory
Last verified on 20/10/2021. We do our best to keep this information up to date, but regulations can change so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your Lausanne to Milan train here.
When taking a train from Milan, you have a couple of train stations you can depart from including Milano Centrale, Milano Rogoredo and Milano Porta Garibaldi. When you arrive in Lausanne, your train can arrive in train stations including Lausanne, Lausanne, Closelet and Lausanne, Grattapaille.
Omio customers travelling this route book their trains from Milano Centrale to Lausanne.
Passengers board their train most frequently from Milano Centrale and travel around 1 mile (s) / 2 km from the city centre to this train station.
Passengers travelling this route most often arrive at Lausanne and need to travel approximately 0 mile (s) / 0 km from the train station to the city centre in Lausanne.
Important Stations and Airports for this Journey
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
ATM
Taxi
Tram lines: 1
Bus lines: 5, 9, 10, 42, 81, 87, 152, 728, N26, NM2, NM3, Air Bus, Orio Shuttle
Metro lines: M2 (green), M3 (yellow)
WifiLockersParkingATMTaxiBus lines: 43, 56, 70, 94
Train lines: R21, R31, S1, S11, S2, S5, S7, S8
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