The cheapest and fastest trains from Stuttgart to Lausanne
Cheapest price
£59
Average price
£72
Fastest journey
5 h 15 m
Average duration
5 h 25 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
316 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stuttgart to Lausanne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stuttgart to Lausanne will cost around £72 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £59.
To travel from Stuttgart to Lausanne you need to make at least one change.
19672 · ICE 277 · IC 969 · IR 2520
19672 · ICE 277 · IC 1622
IC 183 · IC 900
IC 2166 · ICE 103 · IC 971 · IR 2522
IC 185 · IC 902
IC 183 · IC 900
IC 185 · IC 902
19672 · ICE 277 · IC 969 · IR 2520
IC 2166 · ICE 103 · IC 971 · IR 2522
19672 · ICE 277 · IC 1622Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Stuttgart to Lausanne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stuttgart to Lausanne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, and a flight costs an average of £118.
Distance: 316 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£63 Average Price | £40 Average Price Cheapest | £248 Average Price |
5h 36m Average total duration 5h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 51m Average total duration 7h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Stuttgart to Lausanne train times
The table below shows live departures for Stuttgart to Lausanne trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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IC 183 · IC 900 | On time 07:28 Stuttgart Hbf | 5h15 | 12:43 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
19672 · ICE 277 · IC 969 · IR 2520 | 08:00 Stuttgart Hbf | 5h20 | 13:20 Lausanne station | 3 changes | |
19672 · ICE 277 · IC 1622 | 08:00 Stuttgart Hbf | 5h56 | 13:56 Lausanne station | 2 changes | |
IC 2166 · ICE 103 · IC 971 · IR 2522 | On time 08:59 Stuttgart Hbf | 5h21 | 14:20 Lausanne station | 3 changes | |
IC 185 · IC 902 | On time 09:28 Stuttgart Hbf | 5h15 | 14:43 Lausanne station | 1 change |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stuttgart to Lausanne
Trains from Stuttgart to Lausanne run on average 11 times per day, taking around 5h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £35 but you can travel from only £21 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:47. The fastest train covers the 316 km distance in 5h 15m.
Distance 316 km |
Average train duration 5h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £35 |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 5h 15m |
First train 00:04 |
Last train 23:47 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Go Ahead BW from Stuttgart to Lausanne trainsDeutsche Bahn, Go Ahead BW trains will get you between Stuttgart and Lausanne from £21. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Go Ahead BW
FAQs: Stuttgart to Lausanne train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stuttgart 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Stuttgart and Lausanne
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 07:00 - 22:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located near the north entrance.
- backWERK
- Ditsch
- Kamps Backstube
- Le Crobag
- Dunkin' Donuts
- min min
- Starbucks
- Yorma's
- Escalators and elevators. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- ARCOTEL Camino Stuttgart
- Mirage City Hotel Stuttgart Zentrum Hbf
- Hotel Motel One Stuttgart-Mitte
- Located on the south side of the station near Platform 1.
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Arnulf-Klett-Platz.
- Restaurant Amici
- Block House Stuttgart
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Steigenberger Graf Zeppelin
- Motel One Stuttgart-Hauptbahnhof
- Althoff Hotel am Schlossgarten
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Sixt
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-16 for regional and long-distance trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 101-116
- Hall 3: U-Bahn connections
- S-Bahn: Lines S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6
- U-Bahn: Lines U5, U6, U7, U12, U15
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Rue du Simplon.
- Cafe du Grutli
- Le Chalet Suisse
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- CHF 1
- Beau-Rivage Palace
- Lausanne Palace
- Hotel Continental
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 440 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for trains to France, Germany, Italy, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: Metro connections
- Metro: Line M2
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line T1
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