Train Zurich Lausanne

Book a train ticket Zurich - Lausanne

Train timetable info Zurich-Lausanne

Travel by train from Zurich to Lausanne. 52 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Zurich at 5h 19m and the last at 22h 04m, 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

5h 19m

Last hour of departure

22h 04m

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Best prices Zurich-Lausanne

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
today	Tuesday 7 July	Wednesday 8	Thursday 9	Friday 10	Saturday 11 July 49 € (1) InterCity The cheapest InterCity	Sunday 12 49 € (1) InterCity The cheapest InterCity
Monday 13	Tuesday 14	Wednesday 15	Thursday 16 50 € (1) InterCity InterCity	Friday 17 Price available soon	Saturday 18 Price available soon	Sunday 19 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 Zurich Lausanne

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

We recommend booking your train ticket in advance to make the most of the best offers. When making your booking, you can adjust the dates and times of your departure to travel at the lowest price. To stay up to date with our best offers, create an alert in the "Low Prices" section.

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

The train journey between Zurich and Lausanne takes 2h 19m on average.

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

The journey from Zurich to Lausanne on the fastest train takes 2h 11m.

How many trains run from Zurich to Lausanne each day?

You can choose from 52 trains per day to travel from Zurich to Lausanne.

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

You will find at least one Direct Journey service between Zurich and Lausanne.

What is the distance between Zurich and Lausanne by train?

Trains running between Zurich and Lausanne cover a distance of around 173.83 km.

What time is the first train from Zurich to Lausanne?

If you’re an early riser, you can catch the Zurich to Lausanne train at 5h 19m.

What time is the last train from Zurich to Lausanne?

If you prefer to arrive later, you can take the last train departing Zurich at 22h 04m.

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

This page lists trains departing from: ZURICH HB.

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

The trains listed on this page arrive at: LAUSANNE.

Which train companies operate trains from Zurich to Lausanne?

For your journey from Zurich to Lausanne, you can travel with SBB.

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

The price of a Zurich – Lausanne 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 Zurich to Lausanne 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 Zurich to Lausanne.

Price of a Zurich – Lausanne Train Ticket

On the SNCF Connect website and app, you can find various subscriptions, discount cards and special fares to get a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Lausanne: SNCF cards and subscriptions, (Cartes Avantage, Carte Liberté, weekly or monthly subscriptions, MAX subscriptions, TER subscription), Prem's tickets, Interrail Pass, and more.
Depending on the rail operator, you can choose a different class to travel from Zurich to Lausanne at the lowest fare.

Promotional Fare for Zurich – Lausanne

Looking for a promotion on your train ticket from Zurich to Lausanne? Keep an eye out all year round. The latest deals and flash sales are listed on our dedicated SNCF Connect Promotions page. Feel free to subscribe to our newsletter in your customer account to stay informed about upcoming offers and enjoy our low prices. If you have the app, remember to enable notifications, as well.

Last-minute Zurich – Lausanne Train

The best way to pay less for your Zurich to Lausanne train ticket is to book it in advance, for example during sales events. Train tickets are usually released for sale several months ahead. If you are unsure about your travel dates, depending on your route and the rail operator, you can select the option to hold the fare you have found for a set period. Even for a last-minute ticket from Zurich to Lausanne, find the lowest price using our train ticket search tool, which displays fares for the next five to seven days at a glance.

Direct train from Zurich to Lausanne and alternative routes

On some journeys, direct services exist as well as services with connections. When booking your ticket to Lausanne on SNCF Connect, the label "Direct" or "Connection" is displayed under the timetable for each service. This is also where you can compare the prices of trains, whether they are direct or not. For certain journeys, we display alternative routes and departures/arrivals from nearby stations, making it easier to compare prices and schedules.

Companies serving Zurich - Lausanne

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

SBB

Travel from Zurich to Lausanne 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 Zurich - Lausanne

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

SBB

Travel from Zurich to Lausanne 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 Zurich - Lausanne allows you to explore Switzerland and its Alpine landscapes with complete peace of mind.

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

Discover the on-board services provided by various carriers operating the Zurich to Lausanne 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 Zurich-Lausanne Tuesday 7 July 2026
Departure	Arrival	Duration	Carrier
5h 19m	7h 43m	2h 24m	SBB	Booking
5h 19m Zurich Hb SBB 704 5h 39m Lenzburg 5h 46m Aarau 5h 57m Olten 6h 28m Bern 6h 56m Fribourg/Freiburg 7h 43m Lausanne
6h 02m	8h 20m	2h 18m	SBB	Booking
6h 02m Zurich Hb SBB 804 6h 58m Bern 06 min 7h 04m Bern SBB 2508 7h 26m Fribourg/Freiburg 7h 45m Romont 8h 01m Palezieux 8h 20m Lausanne
6h 04m	8h 26m	2h 22m	SBB	Booking
6h 04m Zurich Hb SBB 508 6h 28m Aarau 6h 39m Olten 6h 58m Solothurn 7h 14m Biel/Bienne 7h 37m Neuchatel 7h 58m Yverdon-Les-Bains 8h 18m Renens Vd 8h 26m Lausanne
6h 32m	8h 43m	2h 11m	SBB	Booking
6h 32m Zurich Hb SBB 706 7h 28m Bern 7h 56m Fribourg/Freiburg 8h 43m Lausanne
7h 02m	9h 20m	2h 18m	SBB	Booking
7h 02m Zurich Hb SBB 806 7h 58m Bern 06 min 8h 04m Bern SBB 2510 8h 26m Fribourg/Freiburg 8h 45m Romont 9h 01m Palezieux 9h 20m Lausanne
7h 04m	9h 26m	2h 22m	SBB	Booking
7h 04m Zurich Hb SBB 510 7h 28m Aarau 7h 39m Olten 7h 58m Solothurn 8h 14m Biel/Bienne 8h 37m Neuchatel 8h 58m Yverdon-Les-Bains 9h 18m Renens Vd 9h 26m Lausanne
7h 32m	9h 43m	2h 11m	SBB	Booking
7h 32m Zurich Hb SBB 708 8h 28m Bern 8h 56m Fribourg/Freiburg 9h 43m Lausanne
8h 02m	10h 20m	2h 18m	SBB	Booking
8h 02m Zurich Hb SBB 808 8h 58m Bern 06 min 9h 04m Bern SBB 2512 9h 26m Fribourg/Freiburg 9h 45m Romont 10h 01m Palezieux 10h 20m Lausanne
8h 04m	10h 26m	2h 22m	SBB	Booking
8h 04m Zurich Hb SBB 512 8h 28m Aarau 8h 39m Olten 8h 58m Solothurn 9h 14m Biel/Bienne 9h 37m Neuchatel 9h 58m Yverdon-Les-Bains 10h 18m Renens Vd 10h 26m Lausanne
8h 32m	10h 43m	2h 11m	SBB	Booking
8h 32m Zurich Hb SBB 710 9h 28m Bern 9h 56m Fribourg/Freiburg 10h 43m Lausanne
9h 02m	11h 20m	2h 18m	SBB	Booking
9h 02m Zurich Hb SBB 810 9h 58m Bern 06 min 10h 04m Bern SBB 2514 10h 26m Fribourg/Freiburg 10h 45m Romont 11h 01m Palezieux 11h 20m Lausanne
9h 04m	11h 26m	2h 22m	SBB	Booking
9h 04m Zurich Hb SBB 514 9h 28m Aarau 9h 39m Olten 9h 58m Solothurn 10h 14m Biel/Bienne 10h 37m Neuchatel 10h 58m Yverdon-Les-Bains 11h 18m Renens Vd 11h 26m Lausanne
9h 32m	11h 43m	2h 11m	SBB	Booking
9h 32m Zurich Hb SBB 712 10h 28m Bern 10h 56m Fribourg/Freiburg 11h 43m Lausanne
10h 02m	12h 20m	2h 18m	SBB	Booking
10h 02m Zurich Hb SBB 812 10h 58m Bern 06 min 11h 04m Bern SBB 2516 11h 26m Fribourg/Freiburg 11h 45m Romont 12h 01m Palezieux 12h 20m Lausanne
10h 04m	12h 26m	2h 22m	SBB	Booking
10h 04m Zurich Hb SBB 516 10h 28m Aarau 10h 39m Olten 10h 58m Solothurn 11h 14m Biel/Bienne 11h 37m Neuchatel 11h 58m Yverdon-Les-Bains 12h 18m Renens Vd 12h 26m Lausanne
10h 32m	12h 43m	2h 11m	SBB	Booking
10h 32m Zurich Hb SBB 714 11h 28m Bern 11h 56m Fribourg/Freiburg 12h 43m Lausanne
11h 02m	13h 20m	2h 18m	SBB	Booking
11h 02m Zurich Hb SBB 814 11h 58m Bern 06 min 12h 04m Bern SBB 2518 12h 26m Fribourg/Freiburg 12h 45m Romont 13h 01m Palezieux 13h 20m Lausanne
11h 04m	13h 26m	2h 22m	SBB	Booking
11h 04m Zurich Hb SBB 518 11h 28m Aarau 11h 39m Olten 11h 58m Solothurn 12h 14m Biel/Bienne 12h 37m Neuchatel 12h 58m Yverdon-Les-Bains 13h 18m Renens Vd 13h 26m Lausanne
11h 32m	13h 43m	2h 11m	SBB	Booking
11h 32m Zurich Hb SBB 716 12h 28m Bern 12h 56m Fribourg/Freiburg 13h 43m Lausanne
12h 02m	14h 20m	2h 18m	SBB	Booking
12h 02m Zurich Hb SBB 816 12h 58m Bern 06 min 13h 04m Bern SBB 2520 13h 26m Fribourg/Freiburg 13h 45m Romont 14h 01m Palezieux 14h 20m Lausanne
12h 04m	14h 26m	2h 22m	SBB	Booking
12h 04m Zurich Hb SBB 520 12h 28m Aarau 12h 39m Olten 12h 58m Solothurn 13h 14m Biel/Bienne 13h 37m Neuchatel 13h 58m Yverdon-Les-Bains 14h 18m Renens Vd 14h 26m Lausanne
12h 32m	14h 43m	2h 11m	SBB	Booking
12h 32m Zurich Hb SBB 718 13h 28m Bern 13h 56m Fribourg/Freiburg 14h 43m Lausanne
13h 02m	15h 20m	2h 18m	SBB	Booking
13h 02m Zurich Hb SBB 818 13h 58m Bern 06 min 14h 04m Bern SBB 2522 14h 26m Fribourg/Freiburg 14h 45m Romont 15h 01m Palezieux 15h 20m Lausanne
13h 04m	15h 26m	2h 22m	SBB	Booking
13h 04m Zurich Hb SBB 522 13h 28m Aarau 13h 39m Olten 13h 58m Solothurn 14h 14m Biel/Bienne 14h 37m Neuchatel 14h 58m Yverdon-Les-Bains 15h 18m Renens Vd 15h 26m Lausanne
13h 32m	15h 43m	2h 11m	SBB	Booking
13h 32m Zurich Hb SBB 720 14h 28m Bern 14h 56m Fribourg/Freiburg 15h 43m Lausanne
14h 02m	16h 20m	2h 18m	SBB	Booking
14h 02m Zurich Hb SBB 820 14h 58m Bern 06 min 15h 04m Bern SBB 2524 15h 26m Fribourg/Freiburg 15h 45m Romont 16h 01m Palezieux 16h 20m Lausanne
14h 04m	16h 26m	2h 22m	SBB	Booking
14h 04m Zurich Hb SBB 524 14h 28m Aarau 14h 39m Olten 14h 58m Solothurn 15h 14m Biel/Bienne 15h 37m Neuchatel 15h 58m Yverdon-Les-Bains 16h 18m Renens Vd 16h 26m Lausanne
14h 32m	16h 43m	2h 11m	SBB	Booking
14h 32m Zurich Hb SBB 722 15h 28m Bern 15h 56m Fribourg/Freiburg 16h 43m Lausanne
15h 02m	17h 20m	2h 18m	SBB	Booking
15h 02m Zurich Hb SBB 822 15h 58m Bern 06 min 16h 04m Bern SBB 2526 16h 26m Fribourg/Freiburg 16h 45m Romont 17h 01m Palezieux 17h 20m Lausanne
15h 04m	17h 26m	2h 22m	SBB	Booking
15h 04m Zurich Hb SBB 526 15h 28m Aarau 15h 39m Olten 15h 58m Solothurn 16h 14m Biel/Bienne 16h 37m Neuchatel 16h 58m Yverdon-Les-Bains 17h 18m Renens Vd 17h 26m Lausanne
15h 32m	17h 43m	2h 11m	SBB	Booking
15h 32m Zurich Hb SBB 724 16h 28m Bern 16h 56m Fribourg/Freiburg 17h 43m Lausanne
16h 02m	18h 20m	2h 18m	SBB	Booking
16h 02m Zurich Hb SBB 824 16h 58m Bern 06 min 17h 04m Bern SBB 2528 17h 26m Fribourg/Freiburg 17h 45m Romont 18h 01m Palezieux 18h 20m Lausanne
16h 04m	18h 26m	2h 22m	SBB	Booking
16h 04m Zurich Hb SBB 528 16h 28m Aarau 16h 39m Olten 16h 58m Solothurn 17h 14m Biel/Bienne 17h 37m Neuchatel 17h 58m Yverdon-Les-Bains 18h 18m Renens Vd 18h 26m Lausanne
16h 32m	18h 43m	2h 11m	SBB	Booking
16h 32m Zurich Hb SBB 726 17h 28m Bern 17h 56m Fribourg/Freiburg 18h 43m Lausanne
17h 02m	19h 20m	2h 18m	SBB	Booking
17h 02m Zurich Hb SBB 826 17h 58m Bern 06 min 18h 04m Bern SBB 2530 18h 26m Fribourg/Freiburg 18h 45m Romont 19h 01m Palezieux 19h 20m Lausanne
17h 04m	19h 26m	2h 22m	SBB	Booking
17h 04m Zurich Hb SBB 530 17h 28m Aarau 17h 39m Olten 17h 58m Solothurn 18h 14m Biel/Bienne 18h 37m Neuchatel 18h 58m Yverdon-Les-Bains 19h 18m Renens Vd 19h 26m Lausanne
17h 32m	19h 43m	2h 11m	SBB	Booking
17h 32m Zurich Hb SBB 728 18h 28m Bern 18h 56m Fribourg/Freiburg 19h 43m Lausanne
18h 02m	20h 20m	2h 18m	SBB	Booking
18h 02m Zurich Hb SBB 828 18h 58m Bern 06 min 19h 04m Bern SBB 2532 19h 26m Fribourg/Freiburg 19h 45m Romont 20h 01m Palezieux 20h 20m Lausanne
18h 04m	20h 26m	2h 22m	SBB	Booking
18h 04m Zurich Hb SBB 532 18h 28m Aarau 18h 39m Olten 18h 58m Solothurn 19h 14m Biel/Bienne 19h 37m Neuchatel 19h 58m Yverdon-Les-Bains 20h 18m Renens Vd 20h 26m Lausanne
18h 32m	20h 43m	2h 11m	SBB	Booking
18h 32m Zurich Hb SBB 730 19h 28m Bern 19h 56m Fribourg/Freiburg 20h 43m Lausanne
19h 02m	21h 20m	2h 18m	SBB	Booking
19h 02m Zurich Hb SBB 830 19h 58m Bern 06 min 20h 04m Bern SBB 2534 20h 26m Fribourg/Freiburg 20h 45m Romont 21h 01m Palezieux 21h 20m Lausanne
19h 04m	21h 26m	2h 22m	SBB	Booking
19h 04m Zurich Hb SBB 534 19h 28m Aarau 19h 39m Olten 19h 58m Solothurn 20h 14m Biel/Bienne 20h 37m Neuchatel 20h 58m Yverdon-Les-Bains 21h 18m Renens Vd 21h 26m Lausanne
19h 32m	21h 43m	2h 11m	SBB	Booking
19h 32m Zurich Hb SBB 732 20h 28m Bern 20h 56m Fribourg/Freiburg 21h 43m Lausanne
20h 02m	22h 20m	2h 18m	SBB	Booking
20h 02m Zurich Hb SBB 832 20h 58m Bern 06 min 21h 04m Bern SBB 2536 21h 26m Fribourg/Freiburg 21h 45m Romont 22h 01m Palezieux 22h 20m Lausanne
20h 04m	22h 26m	2h 22m	SBB	Booking
20h 04m Zurich Hb SBB 536 20h 28m Aarau 20h 39m Olten 20h 58m Solothurn 21h 14m Biel/Bienne 21h 37m Neuchatel 21h 58m Yverdon-Les-Bains 22h 18m Renens Vd 22h 26m Lausanne
20h 32m	22h 43m	2h 11m	SBB	Booking
20h 32m Zurich Hb SBB 734 21h 28m Bern 21h 56m Fribourg/Freiburg 22h 43m Lausanne
21h 02m	23h 20m	2h 18m	SBB	Booking
21h 02m Zurich Hb SBB 834 21h 58m Bern 06 min 22h 04m Bern SBB 2538 22h 26m Fribourg/Freiburg 22h 45m Romont 23h 01m Palezieux 23h 20m Lausanne
21h 04m	23h 26m	2h 22m	SBB	Booking
21h 04m Zurich Hb SBB 538 21h 28m Aarau 21h 39m Olten 21h 58m Solothurn 22h 14m Biel/Bienne 22h 37m Neuchatel 22h 58m Yverdon-Les-Bains 23h 18m Renens Vd 23h 26m Lausanne
21h 29m	23h 56m	2h 27m	SBB	Booking
21h 29m Zurich Hb SBB 1788 22h 00m Olten 22h 13m Oensingen 22h 25m Solothurn 22h 33m Grenchen Sud 22h 43m Biel/Bienne 05 min 22h 48m Biel/Bienne SBB 1640 23h 07m Neuchatel 23h 28m Yverdon-Les-Bains 23h 48m Renens Vd 23h 56m Lausanne
21h 32m	0h 11m	2h 39m	SBB	Booking
21h 32m Zurich Hb SBB 736 22h 28m Bern 22h 56m Fribourg/Freiburg 11 min 23h 07m Fribourg/Freiburg SBB 24586 23h 11m Villars-Sur-Glane 23h 15m Avry-Matran 23h 18m Neyruz Fr 23h 21m Cottens Fr 23h 24m Chenens 23h 28m Villaz-St-Pierre 23h 32m Romont 23h 39m Vauderens 23h 44m Oron 23h 48m Palezieux 23h 53m Moreillon 23h 56m Puidoux 0h 00m Grandvaux 0h 02m Bossiere 0h 05m La Conversion 0h 07m Pully-Nord 0h 11m Lausanne
22h 02m	0h 23m	2h 21m	SBB	Booking
22h 02m Zurich Hb SBB 836 22h 32m Olten 23h 02m Bern 06 min 23h 08m Bern SBB 2540 23h 30m Fribourg/Freiburg 23h 49m Romont 0h 05m Palezieux 0h 23m Lausanne
22h 04m	0h 26m	2h 22m	SBB	Booking
22h 04m Zurich Hb SBB 540 22h 28m Aarau 22h 39m Olten 22h 57m Solothurn 23h 05m Grenchen Sud 23h 15m Biel/Bienne 23h 37m Neuchatel 23h 58m Yverdon-Les-Bains 0h 18m Renens Vd 0h 26m Lausanne

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