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Train timetable info Lausanne-Zurich

Travel by train from Lausanne to Zurich. 54 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Lausanne at 4h 49m and the last at 22h 40m, allowing you to cover the 173.83 km distance in as little as 2h 11m. Tickets are available from 49€ (1).

Number routes per day

Average route time

2h 19m

Shortest route time

2h 11m

First hour of departure

4h 49m

Last hour of departure

22h 40m

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Best prices Lausanne-Zurich

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
today 58 € (1) InterCity InterCity	Tuesday 7 July July 51 € (1) InterCity InterCity	Wednesday 8	Thursday 9	Friday 10	Saturday 11 50 € (1) InterCity InterCity	Sunday 12 49 € (1) InterCity InterCity
Monday 13	Tuesday 14 53 € (1) InterCity InterCity	Wednesday 15 72 € (1) InterCity InterCity	Thursday 16	Friday 17	Saturday 18	Sunday 19
Monday 20	Tuesday 21	Wednesday 22 72 € (1) InterCity InterCity	Thursday 23 49 € (1) InterCity The cheapest InterCity	Friday 24 Price available soon	Saturday 25 Price available soon	Sunday 26 Price available soon

Terms and conditions

(1) Fares include VAT, for one person, one way, 2nd class, on a selection of trains and dates and subject to availability. Offers subject to conditions of exchange and refund from the carriers concerned, to be consulted when ordering. Payment must be made online. Offers cannot be combined with other SNCF promotions.

Cheap train tickets Lausanne Zurich

How much does a train ticket from Lausanne to Zurich cost?

Book your train tickets several months in advance to take advantage of the best fares. Get tickets at the lowest prices by adjusting the day and time of your departure. Stay informed of good deals by creating an alert in the "Low Prices" section.

How long does a journey on a train from Lausanne to Zurich take?

The Lausanne to Zurich journey lasts 2h 19m on average.

How long does the fastest train take to travel from Lausanne to Zurich?

The shortest journey between Lausanne and Zurich takes 2h 11m.

How many trains run from Lausanne to Zurich each day?

54 trains run on the Lausanne to Zurich journey each day.

Are there direct trains or connecting trains between Lausanne and Zurich?

You can reach Zurich from Lausanne via Direct Journey.

What is the distance between Lausanne and Zurich by train?

The train journey between Lausanne and Zurich, covers around 173.83 km.

What time is the first train from Lausanne to Zurich?

The first train departs from Lausanne at 4h 49m to take you to Zurich.

What time is the last train from Lausanne to Zurich?

If you prefer a later departure, take the last train leaving Lausanne at 22h 40m.

To leave Lausanne, which station(s) can I depart from?

This page lists trains departing from: LAUSANNE.

At Zurich, which station(s) will I arrive at?

The trains shown on this page arrive at: ZURICH HB.

Which train companies operate trains from Lausanne to Zurich?

Journeys from Lausanne to Zurich are operated by SBB.

How to buy a cheap train ticket from Lausanne to Zurich?

The price of a Lausanne – Zurich train ticket depends on several factors, such as the rail operator, the travel class, when you buy your ticket, the date and time of departure, and the stations you choose for departure and arrival. However, you can still save money on your train ticket from Lausanne to Zurich thanks to promotions or discounts: SNCF cards, national or regional subscriptions, and youth or senior fares. Find out how to buy a cheap train ticket from Lausanne to Zurich.

Price of a Lausanne – Zurich Train Ticket

Depending on the dates of your train from Lausanne to Zurich, the rail operator providing the service, the class selected and any applicable discounts, the price may vary. To find a cheap ticket from Lausanne to Zurich, consider SNCF discount cards and subscriptions. From the Carte Avantage to the Interrail Pass and the TER subscription, there are many offers available on SNCF Connect to help you travel by train at the best price.

Promotional Fare for Lausanne – Zurich

We may offer occasional promotions or flash sales on train tickets from Lausanne to Zurich throughout the year. Discover the current SNCF Connect Deals and feel free to subscribe to our newsletter to receive promotional offers. Notifications in the app also let you know as soon as new deals become available on our website.

Last-minute Lausanne – Zurich Train

Booking your ticket in advance, for example, during the sales events, is a great way to pay less for your journey from Lausanne to Zurich. For last-minute train tickets from Lausanne to Zurich, run a search on our website to see the lowest prices available for the five to seven days following your intended departure date. Depending on the dates and the rail operator, you can also select the option to reserve your seats at the current fare, hold that price for a certain period, and pay for your tickets at that rate before the option expires.

Direct train from Lausanne to Zurich and alternative routes

For your journey to Zurich, if a direct train is available from Lausanne, the label "Direct" will appear under your search results. Trains with connections are indicated with the label "Connection". A direct service does not guarantee the lowest price, as many factors are taken into account. Depending on the journey, alternative options (called "alternative routes") are available, including departures or arrivals from nearby stations, allowing you to choose the most convenient or economical option.

Companies serving Lausanne - Zurich

If you're travelling from Lausanne to Zurich, the following train companies offer direct lines or journeys with a changeover.

SBB

Travel from Lausanne to Zurich with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB). SBB is Switzerland’s national rail operator, with an extensive and punctual network connecting cities across the country efficiently. SBB operates a range of services, including high-speed, long-distance and regional trains, all of which can now be booked on the SNCF Connect website and app.

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Classes of rail companies serving Lausanne - Zurich

To travel from Lausanne to Zurich, the railway companies listed below offer different classes of comfort.

SBB

Travel from Lausanne to Zurich by train with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB). Depending on your journey and the train selected, enjoy 1st or 2nd class comfort on long-distance InterCity (IC) and EuroCity (EC) trains, tilting trains, or the regional network, which includes InterRegio (IR), RegioExpress (RE), and Regio (R) services. Your SBB train ticket Lausanne - Zurich allows you to explore Switzerland and its Alpine landscapes with complete peace of mind.

All on-board services provided by companies operating Lausanne - Zurich

Discover the on-board services provided by various carriers operating the Lausanne to Zurich route, either directly or through connections. Click on the carrier to view associated services.

SBB

Treats and relaxation at the SBB Restaurant

Turn your journey into a break: enjoy a selection of carefully chosen meals and drinks at the SBB Restaurant or SBB Bistro, to delight your taste buds even on the train.
Free Internet on board and in stations

Browse free of charge: thanks to SBB WiFi, Internet access is available in many stations and on board mainline trains!
Enhanced comfort in 1st class

Travel with greater ease: in 1st class, you'll enjoy more legroom, individually adjustable seats spaced further apart, outlets in every compartment, 2+1 layouts, as well as "business" and "quiet" areas for greater peace of mind.
Transporting your luggage on board the train

SBB makes it easy to travel with your luggage. You can keep your luggage with you on the train thanks to the numerous storage areas: under or between the seats, in the overhead luggage racks, or in the multi-function compartments of duplex cars. Pictograms indicate luggage and stroller zones.
Transporting your bicycle on board the train

Bicycles are welcome on SBB trains. You can transport your personal bicycle in the areas provided, including in the IC2000 cars on the lower level. Groups of cyclists (10 people or more) can benefit from specially adapted services on booking. Folding bicycles can be transported as hand luggage, without a specific ticket. For other types of bicycles, we recommend checking transport conditions and booking in advance, especially during busy periods.
Travelling with your pet

Small animals, up to the size of a cat, can travel free of charge on SBB trains if they are transported in a closed cage or bag, placed under the seat or in the luggage racks. For dogs, a specific ticket is required and can be purchased via the SNCF Connect application. Dogs must be kept on a leash and remain on the floor during the journey.

Train timetables Lausanne-Zurich Tuesday 7 July 2026
Departure	Arrival	Duration	Carrier
4h 49m	7h 28m	2h 39m	SBB	Booking
4h 49m Lausanne SBB 24509 4h 52m Pully-Nord 4h 54m La Conversion 4h 56m Bossiere 4h 59m Grandvaux 5h 03m Puidoux 5h 06m Moreillon 5h 11m Palezieux 5h 15m Oron 5h 26m Romont 5h 30m Villaz-St-Pierre 5h 34m Chenens 5h 37m Cottens Fr 5h 39m Neyruz Fr 5h 43m Avry-Matran 5h 46m Villars-Sur-Glane 5h 52m Fribourg/Freiburg 11 min 6h 03m Fribourg/Freiburg SBB 705 6h 26m Bern 7h 28m Zurich Hb
5h 34m	7h 56m	2h 22m	SBB	Booking
5h 34m Lausanne SBB 509 5h 40m Renens Vd 6h 00m Yverdon-Les-Bains 6h 21m Neuchatel 6h 42m Biel/Bienne 6h 52m Grenchen Sud 7h 00m Solothurn 7h 18m Olten 7h 29m Aarau 7h 56m Zurich Hb
5h 40m	7h 58m	2h 18m	SBB	Booking
5h 40m Lausanne SBB 2507 5h 57m Palezieux 6h 13m Romont 6h 32m Fribourg/Freiburg 6h 56m Bern 06 min 7h 02m Bern SBB 807 7h 58m Zurich Hb
6h 17m	8h 28m	2h 11m	SBB	Booking
6h 17m Lausanne SBB 707 7h 02m Fribourg/Freiburg 7h 26m Bern 8h 28m Zurich Hb
6h 34m	8h 56m	2h 22m	SBB	Booking
6h 34m Lausanne SBB 511 6h 40m Renens Vd 7h 00m Yverdon-Les-Bains 7h 21m Neuchatel 7h 42m Biel/Bienne 7h 59m Solothurn 8h 18m Olten 8h 29m Aarau 8h 56m Zurich Hb
6h 40m	8h 58m	2h 18m	SBB	Booking
6h 40m Lausanne SBB 2509 6h 57m Palezieux 7h 13m Romont 7h 32m Fribourg/Freiburg 7h 56m Bern 06 min 8h 02m Bern SBB 809 8h 58m Zurich Hb
7h 17m	9h 28m	2h 11m	SBB	Booking
7h 17m Lausanne SBB 709 8h 02m Fribourg/Freiburg 8h 26m Bern 9h 28m Zurich Hb
7h 34m	9h 56m	2h 22m	SBB	Booking
7h 34m Lausanne SBB 513 7h 40m Renens Vd 8h 00m Yverdon-Les-Bains 8h 21m Neuchatel 8h 42m Biel/Bienne 8h 59m Solothurn 9h 18m Olten 9h 29m Aarau 9h 56m Zurich Hb
7h 40m	9h 58m	2h 18m	SBB	Booking
7h 40m Lausanne SBB 2511 7h 57m Palezieux 8h 13m Romont 8h 32m Fribourg/Freiburg 8h 56m Bern 06 min 9h 02m Bern SBB 811 9h 58m Zurich Hb
8h 17m	10h 28m	2h 11m	SBB	Booking
8h 17m Lausanne SBB 711 9h 02m Fribourg/Freiburg 9h 26m Bern 10h 28m Zurich Hb
8h 34m	10h 56m	2h 22m	SBB	Booking
8h 34m Lausanne SBB 515 8h 40m Renens Vd 9h 00m Yverdon-Les-Bains 9h 21m Neuchatel 9h 42m Biel/Bienne 9h 59m Solothurn 10h 18m Olten 10h 29m Aarau 10h 56m Zurich Hb
8h 40m	10h 58m	2h 18m	SBB	Booking
8h 40m Lausanne SBB 2513 8h 57m Palezieux 9h 13m Romont 9h 32m Fribourg/Freiburg 9h 56m Bern 06 min 10h 02m Bern SBB 813 10h 58m Zurich Hb
9h 17m	11h 28m	2h 11m	SBB	Booking
9h 17m Lausanne SBB 713 10h 02m Fribourg/Freiburg 10h 26m Bern 11h 28m Zurich Hb
9h 34m	11h 56m	2h 22m	SBB	Booking
9h 34m Lausanne SBB 517 9h 40m Renens Vd 10h 00m Yverdon-Les-Bains 10h 21m Neuchatel 10h 42m Biel/Bienne 10h 59m Solothurn 11h 18m Olten 11h 29m Aarau 11h 56m Zurich Hb
9h 40m	11h 58m	2h 18m	SBB	Booking
9h 40m Lausanne SBB 2515 9h 57m Palezieux 10h 13m Romont 10h 32m Fribourg/Freiburg 10h 56m Bern 06 min 11h 02m Bern SBB 815 11h 58m Zurich Hb
10h 17m	12h 28m	2h 11m	SBB	Booking
10h 17m Lausanne SBB 715 11h 02m Fribourg/Freiburg 11h 26m Bern 12h 28m Zurich Hb
10h 34m	12h 56m	2h 22m	SBB	Booking
10h 34m Lausanne SBB 519 10h 40m Renens Vd 11h 00m Yverdon-Les-Bains 11h 21m Neuchatel 11h 42m Biel/Bienne 11h 59m Solothurn 12h 18m Olten 12h 29m Aarau 12h 56m Zurich Hb
10h 40m	12h 58m	2h 18m	SBB	Booking
10h 40m Lausanne SBB 2517 10h 57m Palezieux 11h 13m Romont 11h 32m Fribourg/Freiburg 11h 56m Bern 06 min 12h 02m Bern SBB 817 12h 58m Zurich Hb
11h 17m	13h 28m	2h 11m	SBB	Booking
11h 17m Lausanne SBB 717 12h 02m Fribourg/Freiburg 12h 26m Bern 13h 28m Zurich Hb
11h 34m	13h 56m	2h 22m	SBB	Booking
11h 34m Lausanne SBB 521 11h 40m Renens Vd 12h 00m Yverdon-Les-Bains 12h 21m Neuchatel 12h 42m Biel/Bienne 12h 59m Solothurn 13h 18m Olten 13h 29m Aarau 13h 56m Zurich Hb
11h 40m	13h 58m	2h 18m	SBB	Booking
11h 40m Lausanne SBB 2519 11h 57m Palezieux 12h 13m Romont 12h 32m Fribourg/Freiburg 12h 56m Bern 06 min 13h 02m Bern SBB 819 13h 58m Zurich Hb
12h 17m	14h 28m	2h 11m	SBB	Booking
12h 17m Lausanne SBB 719 13h 02m Fribourg/Freiburg 13h 26m Bern 14h 28m Zurich Hb
12h 34m	14h 56m	2h 22m	SBB	Booking
12h 34m Lausanne SBB 523 12h 40m Renens Vd 13h 00m Yverdon-Les-Bains 13h 21m Neuchatel 13h 42m Biel/Bienne 13h 59m Solothurn 14h 18m Olten 14h 29m Aarau 14h 56m Zurich Hb
12h 40m	14h 58m	2h 18m	SBB	Booking
12h 40m Lausanne SBB 2521 12h 57m Palezieux 13h 13m Romont 13h 32m Fribourg/Freiburg 13h 56m Bern 06 min 14h 02m Bern SBB 821 14h 58m Zurich Hb
13h 17m	15h 28m	2h 11m	SBB	Booking
13h 17m Lausanne SBB 721 14h 02m Fribourg/Freiburg 14h 26m Bern 15h 28m Zurich Hb
13h 34m	15h 56m	2h 22m	SBB	Booking
13h 34m Lausanne SBB 525 13h 40m Renens Vd 14h 00m Yverdon-Les-Bains 14h 21m Neuchatel 14h 42m Biel/Bienne 14h 59m Solothurn 15h 18m Olten 15h 29m Aarau 15h 56m Zurich Hb
13h 40m	15h 58m	2h 18m	SBB	Booking
13h 40m Lausanne SBB 2523 13h 57m Palezieux 14h 13m Romont 14h 32m Fribourg/Freiburg 14h 56m Bern 06 min 15h 02m Bern SBB 823 15h 58m Zurich Hb
14h 17m	16h 28m	2h 11m	SBB	Booking
14h 17m Lausanne SBB 723 15h 02m Fribourg/Freiburg 15h 26m Bern 16h 28m Zurich Hb
14h 34m	16h 56m	2h 22m	SBB	Booking
14h 34m Lausanne SBB 527 14h 40m Renens Vd 15h 00m Yverdon-Les-Bains 15h 21m Neuchatel 15h 42m Biel/Bienne 15h 59m Solothurn 16h 18m Olten 16h 29m Aarau 16h 56m Zurich Hb
14h 40m	16h 58m	2h 18m	SBB	Booking
14h 40m Lausanne SBB 2525 14h 57m Palezieux 15h 13m Romont 15h 32m Fribourg/Freiburg 15h 56m Bern 06 min 16h 02m Bern SBB 825 16h 58m Zurich Hb
15h 17m	17h 28m	2h 11m	SBB	Booking
15h 17m Lausanne SBB 725 16h 02m Fribourg/Freiburg 16h 26m Bern 17h 28m Zurich Hb
15h 34m	17h 56m	2h 22m	SBB	Booking
15h 34m Lausanne SBB 529 15h 40m Renens Vd 16h 00m Yverdon-Les-Bains 16h 21m Neuchatel 16h 42m Biel/Bienne 16h 59m Solothurn 17h 18m Olten 17h 29m Aarau 17h 56m Zurich Hb
15h 40m	17h 58m	2h 18m	SBB	Booking
15h 40m Lausanne SBB 2527 15h 57m Palezieux 16h 13m Romont 16h 32m Fribourg/Freiburg 16h 56m Bern 06 min 17h 02m Bern SBB 827 17h 58m Zurich Hb
16h 17m	18h 28m	2h 11m	SBB	Booking
16h 17m Lausanne SBB 727 17h 02m Fribourg/Freiburg 17h 26m Bern 18h 28m Zurich Hb
16h 34m	18h 56m	2h 22m	SBB	Booking
16h 34m Lausanne SBB 531 16h 40m Renens Vd 17h 00m Yverdon-Les-Bains 17h 21m Neuchatel 17h 42m Biel/Bienne 17h 59m Solothurn 18h 18m Olten 18h 29m Aarau 18h 56m Zurich Hb
16h 40m	18h 58m	2h 18m	SBB	Booking
16h 40m Lausanne SBB 2529 16h 57m Palezieux 17h 13m Romont 17h 32m Fribourg/Freiburg 17h 56m Bern 06 min 18h 02m Bern SBB 829 18h 58m Zurich Hb
17h 17m	19h 28m	2h 11m	SBB	Booking
17h 17m Lausanne SBB 729 18h 02m Fribourg/Freiburg 18h 26m Bern 19h 28m Zurich Hb
17h 34m	19h 56m	2h 22m	SBB	Booking
17h 34m Lausanne SBB 533 17h 40m Renens Vd 18h 00m Yverdon-Les-Bains 18h 21m Neuchatel 18h 42m Biel/Bienne 18h 59m Solothurn 19h 18m Olten 19h 29m Aarau 19h 56m Zurich Hb
17h 40m	19h 58m	2h 18m	SBB	Booking
17h 40m Lausanne SBB 2531 17h 57m Palezieux 18h 13m Romont 18h 32m Fribourg/Freiburg 18h 56m Bern 06 min 19h 02m Bern SBB 831 19h 58m Zurich Hb
18h 17m	20h 28m	2h 11m	SBB	Booking
18h 17m Lausanne SBB 731 19h 02m Fribourg/Freiburg 19h 26m Bern 20h 28m Zurich Hb
18h 34m	20h 56m	2h 22m	SBB	Booking
18h 34m Lausanne SBB 535 18h 40m Renens Vd 19h 00m Yverdon-Les-Bains 19h 21m Neuchatel 19h 42m Biel/Bienne 19h 59m Solothurn 20h 18m Olten 20h 29m Aarau 20h 56m Zurich Hb
18h 40m	20h 58m	2h 18m	SBB	Booking
18h 40m Lausanne SBB 2533 18h 57m Palezieux 19h 13m Romont 19h 32m Fribourg/Freiburg 19h 56m Bern 06 min 20h 02m Bern SBB 833 20h 58m Zurich Hb
19h 17m	21h 28m	2h 11m	SBB	Booking
19h 17m Lausanne SBB 733 20h 02m Fribourg/Freiburg 20h 26m Bern 21h 28m Zurich Hb
19h 34m	21h 56m	2h 22m	SBB	Booking
19h 34m Lausanne SBB 537 19h 40m Renens Vd 20h 00m Yverdon-Les-Bains 20h 21m Neuchatel 20h 42m Biel/Bienne 20h 59m Solothurn 21h 18m Olten 21h 29m Aarau 21h 56m Zurich Hb
19h 40m	21h 58m	2h 18m	SBB	Booking
19h 40m Lausanne SBB 2535 19h 57m Palezieux 20h 13m Romont 20h 32m Fribourg/Freiburg 20h 56m Bern 06 min 21h 02m Bern SBB 835 21h 58m Zurich Hb
20h 17m	22h 31m	2h 14m	SBB	Booking
20h 17m Lausanne SBB 735 21h 02m Fribourg/Freiburg 21h 26m Bern 21h 57m Olten 22h 31m Zurich Hb
20h 34m	22h 56m	2h 22m	SBB	Booking
20h 34m Lausanne SBB 539 20h 40m Renens Vd 21h 00m Yverdon-Les-Bains 21h 21m Neuchatel 21h 42m Biel/Bienne 21h 59m Solothurn 22h 18m Olten 22h 29m Aarau 22h 56m Zurich Hb
20h 40m	23h 01m	2h 21m	SBB	Booking
20h 40m Lausanne SBB 2537 20h 57m Palezieux 21h 13m Romont 21h 32m Fribourg/Freiburg 21h 56m Bern 06 min 22h 02m Bern SBB 837 22h 28m Olten 23h 01m Zurich Hb
21h 17m	23h 31m	2h 14m	SBB	Booking
21h 17m Lausanne SBB 737 22h 02m Fribourg/Freiburg 22h 26m Bern 22h 57m Olten 23h 31m Zurich Hb
21h 34m	0h 10m	2h 36m	SBB	Booking
21h 34m Lausanne SBB 541 21h 40m Renens Vd 22h 00m Yverdon-Les-Bains 22h 21m Neuchatel 22h 42m Biel/Bienne 22h 54m Grenchen Sud 23h 03m Solothurn 23h 16m Oensingen 23h 30m Olten 23h 42m Aarau 0h 10m Zurich Hb
21h 40m	0h 01m	2h 21m	SBB	Booking
21h 40m Lausanne SBB 2539 21h 57m Palezieux 22h 13m Romont 22h 32m Fribourg/Freiburg 22h 56m Bern 06 min 23h 02m Bern SBB 839 23h 28m Olten 0h 01m Zurich Hb
22h 17m	0h 40m	2h 23m	SBB	Booking
22h 17m Lausanne SBB 739 23h 02m Fribourg/Freiburg 23h 26m Bern 23h 58m Olten 0h 10m Aarau 0h 18m Lenzburg 0h 40m Zurich Hb
22h 34m	1h 14m	2h 40m	SBB	Booking
22h 34m Lausanne SBB 543 22h 40m Renens Vd 23h 00m Yverdon-Les-Bains 23h 21m Neuchatel 23h 42m Biel/Bienne 23h 54m Grenchen Sud 0h 03m Solothurn 0h 16m Oensingen 0h 30m Olten 0h 46m Aarau 0h 53m Lenzburg 1h 14m Zurich Hb
22h 40m	1h 06m	2h 26m	SBB	Booking
22h 40m Lausanne SBB 2541 22h 57m Palezieux 23h 13m Romont 23h 32m Fribourg/Freiburg 23h 56m Bern 06 min 0h 02m Bern SBB 841 0h 28m Olten 1h 06m Zurich Hb

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