Lucerne to Lausanne train

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Information about the Lucerne to Lausanne train

Travel by train from Lucerne to Lausanne. 34 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Lucerne at 4h 58m and the last at 22h 00m, allowing you to cover the 141.07 km distance in as little as 2h 20m.

Number routes per day

Average route time

2h 33m

Shortest route time

2h 20m

First hour of departure

4h 58m

Last hour of departure

22h 00m

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

By booking your train ticket early, you will benefit from advantageous fares. Get tickets at the lowest prices by adjusting the day and time of your departure. Create an alert in the "Low Prices" section to be informed of the best deals in advance.

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

You should allow an average of 2h 33m to travel by train from Lucerne to Lausanne.

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

When taking the fastest train, you can travel from Lucerne to Lausanne in 2h 20m.

How many trains run from Lucerne to Lausanne each day?

34 trains complete the Lucerne to Lausanne journey each day.

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

It is possible to travel between Lucerne and Lausanne on Direct Journey.

What is the distance between Lucerne and Lausanne by train?

The distance by train between Lucerne and Lausanne is approximately 141.07 km.

What time is the first train from Lucerne to Lausanne?

Depart from Lucerne on the first train at 4h 58m.

What time is the last train from Lucerne to Lausanne?

The last Lucerne to Lausanne train leaves the platform at 22h 00m.

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

This page presents a list of trains departing from: LUZERN.

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

The trains listed on this page arrive at: LAUSANNE.

Which train companies operate trains from Lucerne to Lausanne?

You can make the Lucerne to Lausanne journey with SBB.

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

The price of a Lucerne – 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 Lucerne 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 Lucerne to Lausanne.

Price of a Lucerne – Lausanne Train Ticket

For a cheap train ticket from Lucerne to Lausanne, we recommend exploring the many options available on SNCF Connect: SNCF cards and subscriptions (Cartes Avantage, Carte Liberté, weekly or monthly subscriptions, MAX subscriptions), Prem's tickets, (TGV INOUI, INTERCITÉS), & Interrail Pass.
Some discounts only apply when you book a return journey from Lucerne to Lausanne with your discount card or subscription.
Depending on the rail operator, you can also choose between different travel classes to go from Lucerne to Lausanne at the best price.

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Last-minute Lucerne – Lausanne Train

The best way to pay less for your Lucerne 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 Lucerne 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 Lucerne to Lausanne and alternative routes

For your journey to Lausanne, if a direct train is available from Lucerne, 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.

Which companies operate the train from Lucerne to Lausanne?

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

SBB

Travel from Lucerne 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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What travel classes are available on the Lucerne to Lausanne train?

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

SBB

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

What on-board services are available on the Lucerne to Lausanne train?

Discover the on-board services provided by various carriers operating the Lucerne 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.

Lucerne to Lausanne train schedule for Tuesday 4 August 2026
Departure	Arrival	Duration	Carrier
4h 58m	7h 49m	2h 51m	SBB	Booking
4h 58m Luzern SBB 4706 5h 03m Emmenbruecke 5h 06m Emmenbruecke Kapf 5h 09m Rothenburg(Ch) Station 5h 13m Sempach-Neuenkirch 5h 17m Nottwil 5h 20m Oberkirch Lu 5h 23m Sursee 5h 26m St. Erhard-Knutwil 5h 29m Wauwil 5h 33m Nebikon 5h 35m Dagmersellen 5h 38m Reiden 5h 41m Brittnau-Wikon 5h 44m Zofingen 5h 52m Olten Connection: 10 min 6h 02m Olten SBB 704 6h 28m Bern 6h 56m Fribourg/Freiburg 7h 49m Lausanne
6h 00m	8h 20m	2h 20m	SBB	Booking
6h 00m Luzern SBB 2508 6h 17m Sursee 6h 31m Zofingen 7h 00m Bern 7h 26m Fribourg/Freiburg 7h 45m Romont 8h 01m Palezieux 8h 20m Lausanne
6h 05m	8h 49m	2h 44m	SBB	Booking
6h 05m Luzern SBB 4708 6h 10m Emmenbruecke 6h 16m Rothenburg(Ch) Station 6h 20m Sempach-Neuenkirch 6h 26m Sursee 6h 31m Wauwil 6h 35m Nebikon 6h 38m Dagmersellen 6h 40m Reiden 6h 44m Zofingen 6h 52m Olten Connection: 06 min 6h 58m Olten SBB 61 7h 26m Bern Connection: 08 min 7h 34m Bern SBB 706 7h 56m Fribourg/Freiburg 8h 49m Lausanne
7h 00m	9h 20m	2h 20m	SBB	Booking
7h 00m Luzern SBB 2510 7h 17m Sursee 7h 31m Zofingen 8h 00m Bern 8h 26m Fribourg/Freiburg 8h 45m Romont 9h 01m Palezieux 9h 20m Lausanne
7h 05m	9h 49m	2h 44m	SBB	Booking
7h 05m Luzern SBB 4710 7h 10m Emmenbruecke 7h 16m Rothenburg(Ch) Station 7h 20m Sempach-Neuenkirch 7h 26m Sursee 7h 31m Wauwil 7h 35m Nebikon 7h 38m Dagmersellen 7h 40m Reiden 7h 44m Zofingen 7h 52m Olten Connection: 06 min 7h 58m Olten SBB 611 8h 26m Bern Connection: 08 min 8h 34m Bern SBB 708 8h 56m Fribourg/Freiburg 9h 49m Lausanne
8h 00m	10h 20m	2h 20m	SBB	Booking
8h 00m Luzern SBB 2512 8h 17m Sursee 8h 31m Zofingen 9h 00m Bern 9h 26m Fribourg/Freiburg 9h 45m Romont 10h 01m Palezieux 10h 20m Lausanne
8h 05m	10h 49m	2h 44m	SBB	Booking
8h 05m Luzern SBB 4712 8h 10m Emmenbruecke 8h 16m Rothenburg(Ch) Station 8h 20m Sempach-Neuenkirch 8h 26m Sursee 8h 31m Wauwil 8h 35m Nebikon 8h 38m Dagmersellen 8h 40m Reiden 8h 44m Zofingen 8h 52m Olten Connection: 06 min 8h 58m Olten SBB 613 9h 26m Bern Connection: 08 min 9h 34m Bern SBB 710 9h 56m Fribourg/Freiburg 10h 49m Lausanne
9h 00m	11h 20m	2h 20m	SBB	Booking
9h 00m Luzern SBB 2514 9h 17m Sursee 9h 31m Zofingen 10h 00m Bern 10h 26m Fribourg/Freiburg 10h 45m Romont 11h 01m Palezieux 11h 20m Lausanne
9h 05m	11h 49m	2h 44m	SBB	Booking
9h 05m Luzern SBB 4714 9h 10m Emmenbruecke 9h 16m Rothenburg(Ch) Station 9h 20m Sempach-Neuenkirch 9h 26m Sursee 9h 31m Wauwil 9h 35m Nebikon 9h 38m Dagmersellen 9h 40m Reiden 9h 44m Zofingen 9h 52m Olten Connection: 06 min 9h 58m Olten SBB 615 10h 26m Bern Connection: 08 min 10h 34m Bern SBB 712 10h 56m Fribourg/Freiburg 11h 49m Lausanne
10h 00m	12h 20m	2h 20m	SBB	Booking
10h 00m Luzern SBB 2516 10h 17m Sursee 10h 31m Zofingen 11h 00m Bern 11h 26m Fribourg/Freiburg 11h 45m Romont 12h 01m Palezieux 12h 20m Lausanne
10h 05m	12h 49m	2h 44m	SBB	Booking
10h 05m Luzern SBB 4716 10h 10m Emmenbruecke 10h 16m Rothenburg(Ch) Station 10h 20m Sempach-Neuenkirch 10h 26m Sursee 10h 31m Wauwil 10h 35m Nebikon 10h 38m Dagmersellen 10h 40m Reiden 10h 44m Zofingen 10h 52m Olten Connection: 06 min 10h 58m Olten SBB 617 11h 26m Bern Connection: 08 min 11h 34m Bern SBB 714 11h 56m Fribourg/Freiburg 12h 49m Lausanne
11h 00m	13h 20m	2h 20m	SBB	Booking
11h 00m Luzern SBB 2518 11h 17m Sursee 11h 31m Zofingen 12h 00m Bern 12h 26m Fribourg/Freiburg 12h 45m Romont 13h 01m Palezieux 13h 20m Lausanne
11h 05m	13h 49m	2h 44m	SBB	Booking
11h 05m Luzern SBB 4718 11h 10m Emmenbruecke 11h 16m Rothenburg(Ch) Station 11h 20m Sempach-Neuenkirch 11h 26m Sursee 11h 31m Wauwil 11h 35m Nebikon 11h 38m Dagmersellen 11h 40m Reiden 11h 44m Zofingen 11h 52m Olten Connection: 06 min 11h 58m Olten SBB 619 12h 26m Bern Connection: 08 min 12h 34m Bern SBB 716 12h 56m Fribourg/Freiburg 13h 49m Lausanne
12h 00m	14h 20m	2h 20m	SBB	Booking
12h 00m Luzern SBB 2520 12h 17m Sursee 12h 31m Zofingen 13h 00m Bern 13h 26m Fribourg/Freiburg 13h 45m Romont 14h 01m Palezieux 14h 20m Lausanne
12h 05m	14h 49m	2h 44m	SBB	Booking
12h 05m Luzern SBB 4720 12h 10m Emmenbruecke 12h 16m Rothenburg(Ch) Station 12h 20m Sempach-Neuenkirch 12h 26m Sursee 12h 31m Wauwil 12h 35m Nebikon 12h 38m Dagmersellen 12h 40m Reiden 12h 44m Zofingen 12h 52m Olten Connection: 06 min 12h 58m Olten SBB 65 13h 26m Bern Connection: 08 min 13h 34m Bern SBB 718 13h 56m Fribourg/Freiburg 14h 49m Lausanne
13h 00m	15h 20m	2h 20m	SBB	Booking
13h 00m Luzern SBB 2522 13h 17m Sursee 13h 31m Zofingen 14h 00m Bern 14h 26m Fribourg/Freiburg 14h 45m Romont 15h 01m Palezieux 15h 20m Lausanne
13h 05m	15h 49m	2h 44m	SBB	Booking
13h 05m Luzern SBB 4722 13h 10m Emmenbruecke 13h 16m Rothenburg(Ch) Station 13h 20m Sempach-Neuenkirch 13h 26m Sursee 13h 31m Wauwil 13h 35m Nebikon 13h 38m Dagmersellen 13h 40m Reiden 13h 44m Zofingen 13h 52m Olten Connection: 06 min 13h 58m Olten SBB 623 14h 26m Bern Connection: 08 min 14h 34m Bern SBB 720 14h 56m Fribourg/Freiburg 15h 49m Lausanne
14h 00m	16h 20m	2h 20m	SBB	Booking
14h 00m Luzern SBB 2524 14h 17m Sursee 14h 31m Zofingen 15h 00m Bern 15h 26m Fribourg/Freiburg 15h 45m Romont 16h 01m Palezieux 16h 20m Lausanne
14h 05m	16h 49m	2h 44m	SBB	Booking
14h 05m Luzern SBB 4724 14h 10m Emmenbruecke 14h 16m Rothenburg(Ch) Station 14h 20m Sempach-Neuenkirch 14h 26m Sursee 14h 31m Wauwil 14h 35m Nebikon 14h 38m Dagmersellen 14h 40m Reiden 14h 44m Zofingen 14h 52m Olten Connection: 06 min 14h 58m Olten SBB 625 15h 26m Bern Connection: 08 min 15h 34m Bern SBB 722 15h 56m Fribourg/Freiburg 16h 49m Lausanne
15h 00m	17h 20m	2h 20m	SBB	Booking
15h 00m Luzern SBB 2526 15h 17m Sursee 15h 31m Zofingen 16h 00m Bern 16h 26m Fribourg/Freiburg 16h 45m Romont 17h 01m Palezieux 17h 20m Lausanne
15h 05m	17h 49m	2h 44m	SBB	Booking
15h 05m Luzern SBB 4726 15h 10m Emmenbruecke 15h 16m Rothenburg(Ch) Station 15h 20m Sempach-Neuenkirch 15h 26m Sursee 15h 31m Wauwil 15h 35m Nebikon 15h 38m Dagmersellen 15h 40m Reiden 15h 44m Zofingen 15h 52m Olten Connection: 06 min 15h 58m Olten SBB 627 16h 26m Bern Connection: 08 min 16h 34m Bern SBB 724 16h 56m Fribourg/Freiburg 17h 49m Lausanne
16h 00m	18h 20m	2h 20m	SBB	Booking
16h 00m Luzern SBB 2528 16h 17m Sursee 16h 31m Zofingen 17h 00m Bern 17h 26m Fribourg/Freiburg 17h 45m Romont 18h 01m Palezieux 18h 20m Lausanne
16h 05m	18h 49m	2h 44m	SBB	Booking
16h 05m Luzern SBB 4728 16h 10m Emmenbruecke 16h 16m Rothenburg(Ch) Station 16h 20m Sempach-Neuenkirch 16h 26m Sursee 16h 31m Wauwil 16h 35m Nebikon 16h 38m Dagmersellen 16h 40m Reiden 16h 44m Zofingen 16h 52m Olten Connection: 06 min 16h 58m Olten SBB 629 17h 26m Bern Connection: 08 min 17h 34m Bern SBB 726 17h 56m Fribourg/Freiburg 18h 49m Lausanne
17h 00m	19h 20m	2h 20m	SBB	Booking
17h 00m Luzern SBB 2530 17h 17m Sursee 17h 31m Zofingen 18h 00m Bern 18h 26m Fribourg/Freiburg 18h 45m Romont 19h 01m Palezieux 19h 20m Lausanne
17h 05m	19h 49m	2h 44m	SBB	Booking
17h 05m Luzern SBB 4730 17h 10m Emmenbruecke 17h 16m Rothenburg(Ch) Station 17h 20m Sempach-Neuenkirch 17h 26m Sursee 17h 31m Wauwil 17h 35m Nebikon 17h 38m Dagmersellen 17h 40m Reiden 17h 44m Zofingen 17h 52m Olten Connection: 06 min 17h 58m Olten SBB 67 18h 26m Bern Connection: 08 min 18h 34m Bern SBB 728 18h 56m Fribourg/Freiburg 19h 49m Lausanne
18h 00m	20h 20m	2h 20m	SBB	Booking
18h 00m Luzern SBB 2532 18h 17m Sursee 18h 31m Zofingen 19h 00m Bern 19h 26m Fribourg/Freiburg 19h 45m Romont 20h 01m Palezieux 20h 20m Lausanne
18h 05m	20h 49m	2h 44m	SBB	Booking
18h 05m Luzern SBB 4732 18h 10m Emmenbruecke 18h 16m Rothenburg(Ch) Station 18h 20m Sempach-Neuenkirch 18h 26m Sursee 18h 31m Wauwil 18h 35m Nebikon 18h 38m Dagmersellen 18h 40m Reiden 18h 44m Zofingen 18h 52m Olten Connection: 06 min 18h 58m Olten SBB 633 19h 26m Bern Connection: 08 min 19h 34m Bern SBB 730 19h 56m Fribourg/Freiburg 20h 49m Lausanne
19h 00m	21h 20m	2h 20m	SBB	Booking
19h 00m Luzern SBB 2534 19h 17m Sursee 19h 31m Zofingen 20h 00m Bern 20h 26m Fribourg/Freiburg 20h 45m Romont 21h 01m Palezieux 21h 20m Lausanne
19h 05m	21h 43m	2h 38m	SBB	Booking
19h 05m Luzern SBB 4734 19h 10m Emmenbruecke 19h 16m Rothenburg(Ch) Station 19h 20m Sempach-Neuenkirch 19h 26m Sursee 19h 31m Wauwil 19h 35m Nebikon 19h 38m Dagmersellen 19h 40m Reiden 19h 44m Zofingen 19h 52m Olten Connection: 06 min 19h 58m Olten SBB 635 20h 26m Bern Connection: 08 min 20h 34m Bern SBB 732 20h 56m Fribourg/Freiburg 21h 43m Lausanne
20h 00m	22h 20m	2h 20m	SBB	Booking
20h 00m Luzern SBB 2536 20h 17m Sursee 20h 31m Zofingen 21h 00m Bern 21h 26m Fribourg/Freiburg 21h 45m Romont 22h 01m Palezieux 22h 20m Lausanne
20h 05m	22h 43m	2h 38m	SBB	Booking
20h 05m Luzern SBB 4736 20h 10m Emmenbruecke 20h 16m Rothenburg(Ch) Station 20h 20m Sempach-Neuenkirch 20h 26m Sursee 20h 31m Wauwil 20h 35m Nebikon 20h 38m Dagmersellen 20h 40m Reiden 20h 44m Zofingen 20h 52m Olten Connection: 06 min 20h 58m Olten SBB 637 21h 26m Bern Connection: 08 min 21h 34m Bern SBB 734 21h 56m Fribourg/Freiburg 22h 43m Lausanne
21h 00m	23h 20m	2h 20m	SBB	Booking
21h 00m Luzern SBB 2538 21h 17m Sursee 21h 31m Zofingen 22h 00m Bern 22h 26m Fribourg/Freiburg 22h 45m Romont 23h 01m Palezieux 23h 20m Lausanne
21h 05m	23h 56m	2h 51m	SBB	Booking
21h 05m Luzern SBB 4738 21h 10m Emmenbruecke 21h 16m Rothenburg(Ch) Station 21h 20m Sempach-Neuenkirch 21h 26m Sursee 21h 31m Wauwil 21h 35m Nebikon 21h 38m Dagmersellen 21h 40m Reiden 21h 44m Zofingen 21h 52m Olten Connection: 09 min 22h 01m Olten SBB 1788 22h 13m Oensingen 22h 25m Solothurn 22h 33m Grenchen Sud 22h 43m Biel/Bienne Connection: 05 min 22h 48m Biel/Bienne SBB 1640 23h 07m Neuchatel 23h 28m Yverdon-Les-Bains 23h 48m Renens Vd 23h 56m Lausanne
22h 00m	0h 23m	2h 23m	SBB	Booking
22h 00m Luzern SBB 2540 22h 17m Sursee 22h 31m Zofingen 23h 00m Bern 23h 30m Fribourg/Freiburg 23h 49m Romont 0h 05m Palezieux 0h 23m Lausanne

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