- 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 30 Sept
£45
Average ticket price on 30 Sept
£62
Fastest journey on 30 Sept
2 h 11 m
Average journey duration on 30 Sept
2 h 11 m
Trains on 30 Sept
80
Distance
174 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Lausanne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Lausanne will cost around £62 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £45.
On Wed 30 Sept, we found 80 trains from Zurich to Lausanne, including 22 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 174 km distance in an average of 2 h 11 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 11 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.
IC 8 842 | 842 · IR 15 2504 | 2504
IR 35 2368 | 2368 · IC 5 522 | 522
IC 1 704 | 704
IR 35 2364 | 2364 · IC 5 518 | 518
IR 35 2362 | 2362 · IC 5 516 | 516
IC 1 706 | 706
IC 1 708 | 708
IC 1 712 | 712
IC 1 714 | 714
IC 1 716 | 716The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Lausanne trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 30 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S 11 19116 | 19116 · IC 1 704 | 704 | 5:05 Zurich Altstetten | 2h38 | 7:43 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
S 14 19416 | 19416 · IC 1 704 | 704 | 5:07 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h36 | 7:43 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IC 1 704 | 704 | 5:19 Zurich HB | 2h24 | 7:43 Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
S 9 18919 | 18919 · IC 8 804 | 804 · IR 15 2508 | 2508 | 5:46 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h34 | 8:20 Lausanne station | 2 changes | |
S 9 18919 | 18919 · IC 5 508 | 508 | 5:46 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h40 | 8:26 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
S 5 18519 | 18519 · IC 8 804 | 804 · IR 15 2508 | 2508 | 5:46 Zurich Altstetten | 2h34 | 8:20 Lausanne station | 2 changes | |
IR 35 2354 | 2354 · IC 5 508 | 508 | 5:59 Zurich Altstetten | 2h27 | 8:26 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IC 8 804 | 804 · IR 15 2508 | 2508 | 6:02 Zurich HB | 2h18 | 8:20 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IC 5 508 | 508 | 6:04 Zurich HB | 2h22 | 8:26 Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 706 | 706 | 6:15 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h28 | 8:43 Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
S 9 18921 | 18921 · IC 1 706 | 706 | 6:16 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h27 | 8:43 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
S 5 18521 | 18521 · IC 1 706 | 706 | 6:16 Zurich Altstetten | 2h27 | 8:43 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IC 1 706 | 706 | 6:32 Zurich HB | 2h11 | 8:43 Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
S 5 18523 | 18523 · IC 81 806 | 806 · IR 15 2510 | 2510 | 6:46 Zurich Altstetten | 2h34 | 9:20 Lausanne station | 2 changes | |
RE 48 4909 | 4909 · IC 5 510 | 510 | 6:48 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h38 | 9:26 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
RE 48 4909 | 4909 · IC 81 806 | 806 · IR 15 2510 | 2510 | 6:48 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h32 | 9:20 Lausanne station | 2 changes | |
IR 35 2356 | 2356 · IC 5 510 | 510 | 6:59 Zurich Altstetten | 2h27 | 9:26 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IC 81 806 | 806 · IR 15 2510 | 2510 | 7:02 Zurich HB | 2h18 | 9:20 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IC 5 510 | 510 | 7:04 Zurich HB | 2h22 | 9:26 Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 708 | 708 | 7:15 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h28 | 9:43 Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
S 9 18925 | 18925 · IC 1 708 | 708 | 7:16 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h27 | 9:43 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
S 5 18525 | 18525 · IC 1 708 | 708 | 7:16 Zurich Altstetten | 2h27 | 9:43 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IC 1 708 | 708 | 7:32 Zurich HB | 2h11 | 9:43 Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
S 5 18527 | 18527 · IC 8 808 | 808 · IR 15 2512 | 2512 | 7:46 Zurich Altstetten | 2h34 | 10:20 Lausanne station | 2 changes | |
RE 48 4911 | 4911 · IC 5 512 | 512 | 7:48 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h38 | 10:26 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
RE 48 4911 | 4911 · IC 8 808 | 808 · IR 15 2512 | 2512 | 7:48 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h32 | 10:20 Lausanne station | 2 changes | |
IR 35 2358 | 2358 · IC 5 512 | 512 | 7:59 Zurich Altstetten | 2h27 | 10:26 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IC 8 808 | 808 · IR 15 2512 | 2512 | 8:02 Zurich HB | 2h18 | 10:20 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IC 5 512 | 512 | 8:04 Zurich HB | 2h22 | 10:26 Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 710 | 710 | 8:15 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h28 | 10:43 Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
S 9 18929 | 18929 · IC 1 710 | 710 | 8:16 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h27 | 10:43 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
S 5 18529 | 18529 · IC 1 710 | 710 | 8:16 Zurich Altstetten | 2h27 | 10:43 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IC 1 710 | 710 | 8:32 Zurich HB | 2h11 | 10:43 Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
S 5 18531 | 18531 · IC 81 810 | 810 · IR 15 2514 | 2514 | 8:46 Zurich Altstetten | 2h34 | 11:20 Lausanne station | 2 changes | |
RE 48 4913 | 4913 · IC 81 810 | 810 · IR 15 2514 | 2514 | 8:48 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h32 | 11:20 Lausanne station | 2 changes | |
RE 48 4913 | 4913 · IC 5 514 | 514 | 8:48 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h38 | 11:26 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IR 35 2360 | 2360 · IC 5 514 | 514 | 8:59 Zurich Altstetten | 2h27 | 11:26 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IC 81 810 | 810 · IR 15 2514 | 2514 | 9:02 Zurich HB | 2h18 | 11:20 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IC 5 514 | 514 | 9:04 Zurich HB | 2h22 | 11:26 Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 712 | 712 | 9:15 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h28 | 11:43 Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
S 9 18933 | 18933 · IC 1 712 | 712 | 9:16 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h27 | 11:43 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
S 5 18533 | 18533 · IC 1 712 | 712 | 9:16 Zurich Altstetten | 2h27 | 11:43 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IC 1 712 | 712 | 9:32 Zurich HB | 2h11 | 11:43 Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
S 5 18535 | 18535 · IC 8 812 | 812 · IR 15 2516 | 2516 | 9:46 Zurich Altstetten | 2h34 | 12:20 Lausanne station | 2 changes | |
RE 48 4915 | 4915 · IC 5 516 | 516 | 9:48 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h38 | 12:26 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
RE 48 4915 | 4915 · IC 8 812 | 812 · IR 15 2516 | 2516 | 9:48 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h32 | 12:20 Lausanne station | 2 changes | |
IR 35 2362 | 2362 · IC 5 516 | 516 | 9:59 Zurich Altstetten | 2h27 | 12:26 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IC 8 812 | 812 · IR 15 2516 | 2516 | 10:02 Zurich HB | 2h18 | 12:20 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IC 5 516 | 516 | 10:04 Zurich HB | 2h22 | 12:26 Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 714 | 714 | 10:15 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h28 | 12:43 Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
S 5 18537 | 18537 · IC 1 714 | 714 | 10:16 Zurich Altstetten | 2h27 | 12:43 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
S 9 18937 | 18937 · IC 1 714 | 714 | 10:16 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h27 | 12:43 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IC 1 714 | 714 | 10:32 Zurich HB | 2h11 | 12:43 Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
S 5 18539 | 18539 · IC 81 814 | 814 · IR 15 2518 | 2518 | 10:46 Zurich Altstetten | 2h34 | 13:20 Lausanne station | 2 changes | |
RE 48 4917 | 4917 · IC 5 518 | 518 | 10:48 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h38 | 13:26 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
RE 48 4917 | 4917 · IC 81 814 | 814 · IR 15 2518 | 2518 | 10:48 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h32 | 13:20 Lausanne station | 2 changes | |
IR 35 2364 | 2364 · IC 5 518 | 518 | 10:59 Zurich Altstetten | 2h27 | 13:26 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IC 81 814 | 814 · IR 15 2518 | 2518 | 11:02 Zurich HB | 2h18 | 13:20 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IC 5 518 | 518 | 11:04 Zurich HB | 2h22 | 13:26 Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 716 | 716 | 11:15 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h28 | 13:43 Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
S 5 18541 | 18541 · IC 1 716 | 716 | 11:16 Zurich Altstetten | 2h27 | 13:43 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
S 9 18941 | 18941 · IC 1 716 | 716 | 11:16 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h27 | 13:43 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IC 1 716 | 716 | 11:32 Zurich HB | 2h11 | 13:43 Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
S 5 18543 | 18543 · IC 8 816 | 816 · IR 15 2520 | 2520 | 11:46 Zurich Altstetten | 2h34 | 14:20 Lausanne station | 2 changes | |
RE 48 4919 | 4919 · IC 8 816 | 816 · IR 15 2520 | 2520 | 11:48 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h32 | 14:20 Lausanne station | 2 changes | |
RE 48 4919 | 4919 · IC 5 520 | 520 | 11:48 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h38 | 14:26 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IR 35 2366 | 2366 · IC 5 520 | 520 | 11:59 Zurich Altstetten | 2h27 | 14:26 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IC 8 816 | 816 · IR 15 2520 | 2520 | 12:02 Zurich HB | 2h18 | 14:20 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IC 5 520 | 520 | 12:04 Zurich HB | 2h22 | 14:26 Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 718 | 718 | 12:15 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h28 | 14:43 Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
S 5 18545 | 18545 · IC 1 718 | 718 | 12:16 Zurich Altstetten | 2h27 | 14:43 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
S 9 18945 | 18945 · IC 1 718 | 718 | 12:16 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h27 | 14:43 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IC 1 718 | 718 | 12:32 Zurich HB | 2h11 | 14:43 Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
S 5 18547 | 18547 · IC 81 818 | 818 · IR 15 2522 | 2522 | 12:46 Zurich Altstetten | 2h34 | 15:20 Lausanne station | 2 changes | |
IR 35 2368 | 2368 · IC 5 522 | 522 | 12:59 Zurich Altstetten | 2h27 | 15:26 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
9226 · 9277 | 15:34 Zurich HB | 6h05 | 21:39 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
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Trains from Zurich to Lausanne run on average 24 times per day, taking around 2h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £38 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 174 km distance in 2h 10m.
Distance 174 km |
Average train duration 2h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £38 |
Trains per day 24 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 2h 10m |
First train 0:02 |
Last train 23:54 |
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Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 35 days |
Discover the best of Lausanne — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Lausanne trip today.
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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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich 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 Zurich to Lausanne trains use the Zürich HB to Lausanne station pair. Use this guide to compare Zurich and Lausanne train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Zürich HB is 1 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich HB 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: Restaurant Au Premier, Brasserie Federal
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Zürich HB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Zürich HB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zürich HB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zürich HB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich HB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich, Hotel St. Gotthard, Central Plaza Hotel.
Zürich Oerlikon is 5 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich Oerlikon 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: Negishi Sushi Bar, Le Muh
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Zürich Oerlikon. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Zürich Oerlikon. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zürich Oerlikon: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zürich Oerlikon: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Oerlikon: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Courtyard Zurich North, Swissotel Zurich, Hotel Sternen Oerlikon.
Zürich Altstetten is 5 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich Altstetten 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: Restaurant Markthalle, Restaurant LaSalle
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Zürich Altstetten. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Zürich Altstetten. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zürich Altstetten: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zürich Altstetten: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Altstetten: Elevators.
Nearby hotels include Placid Hotel Zurich, Best Western Hotel Spirgarten, H+ Hotel Zürich.
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.
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