Train Zurich Lausanne
Book a train ticket Zurich - Lausanne
Book a train ticket Zurich - Lausanne
Train timetable info Zurich-Lausanne
| Number routes per day | 52 |
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| Average route time | 2h 19m |
| Shortest route time | 2h 11m |
| First hour of departure | 5h 19m |
| Last hour of departure | 22h 04m |
| Timetables for tomorrow | See |
Cheap train tickets Zurich Lausanne
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Price of a Zurich – Lausanne Train Ticket
For a cheap train ticket from Zurich 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 Zurich to Lausanne with your discount card or subscription. Depending on the rail operator, you can also choose between different travel classes to go from Zurich to Lausanne at the best price.
Promotional Fare for Zurich – Lausanne
We may offer occasional promotions or flash sales on train tickets from Zurich to Lausanne 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 Zurich – Lausanne Train
On SNCF Connect, you can book your last-minute Zurich to Lausanne ticket and compare prices quickly. You can also plan and buy your train ticket several months in advance if you wish to take advantage of the best fares. During the sales events held several times per year, tickets are released for trains running months later. Depending on the rail operator and the train’s travel date, our service options allow you to reserve your seats at the current fare, hold that price for a certain period, and pay for your seats at that rate before the opportunity expires.
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
SBB
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.
Classes of rail companies serving Zurich - Lausanne
SBB
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
SBB
SBB
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 | |
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| 5h 19m | 7h 43m | 2h 24m | SBB | |
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| 6h 02m | 8h 20m | 2h 18m | SBB | |
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| 6h 04m | 8h 26m | 2h 22m | SBB | |
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| 6h 32m | 8h 43m | 2h 11m | SBB | |
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| 7h 02m | 9h 20m | 2h 18m | SBB | |
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| 7h 04m | 9h 26m | 2h 22m | SBB | |
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| 7h 32m | 9h 43m | 2h 11m | SBB | |
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| 8h 02m | 10h 20m | 2h 18m | SBB | |
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| 8h 04m | 10h 26m | 2h 22m | SBB | |
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| 8h 32m | 10h 43m | 2h 11m | SBB | |
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| 9h 02m | 11h 20m | 2h 18m | SBB | |
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| 9h 04m | 11h 26m | 2h 22m | SBB | |
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| 9h 32m | 11h 43m | 2h 11m | SBB | |
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| 10h 02m | 12h 20m | 2h 18m | SBB | |
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| 10h 04m | 12h 26m | 2h 22m | SBB | |
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| 10h 32m | 12h 43m | 2h 11m | SBB | |
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| 11h 02m | 13h 20m | 2h 18m | SBB | |
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| 11h 04m | 13h 26m | 2h 22m | SBB | |
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| 11h 32m | 13h 43m | 2h 11m | SBB | |
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| 12h 02m | 14h 20m | 2h 18m | SBB | |
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| 12h 04m | 14h 26m | 2h 22m | SBB | |
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| 12h 32m | 14h 43m | 2h 11m | SBB | |
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| 13h 02m | 15h 20m | 2h 18m | SBB | |
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| 13h 04m | 15h 26m | 2h 22m | SBB | |
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| 13h 32m | 15h 43m | 2h 11m | SBB | |
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| 14h 02m | 16h 20m | 2h 18m | SBB | |
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| 14h 04m | 16h 26m | 2h 22m | SBB | |
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| 14h 32m | 16h 43m | 2h 11m | SBB | |
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| 15h 02m | 17h 20m | 2h 18m | SBB | |
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| 15h 04m | 17h 26m | 2h 22m | SBB | |
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| 15h 32m | 17h 43m | 2h 11m | SBB | |
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| 16h 02m | 18h 20m | 2h 18m | SBB | |
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| 16h 04m | 18h 26m | 2h 22m | SBB | |
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| 16h 32m | 18h 43m | 2h 11m | SBB | |
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| 17h 02m | 19h 20m | 2h 18m | SBB | |
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| 17h 04m | 19h 26m | 2h 22m | SBB | |
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| 17h 32m | 19h 43m | 2h 11m | SBB | |
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| 18h 02m | 20h 20m | 2h 18m | SBB | |
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| 18h 04m | 20h 26m | 2h 22m | SBB | |
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| 18h 32m | 20h 43m | 2h 11m | SBB | |
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| 19h 02m | 21h 20m | 2h 18m | SBB | |
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| 19h 04m | 21h 26m | 2h 22m | SBB | |
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| 19h 32m | 21h 43m | 2h 11m | SBB | |
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| 20h 02m | 22h 20m | 2h 18m | SBB | |
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| 20h 04m | 22h 26m | 2h 22m | SBB | |
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| 20h 32m | 22h 43m | 2h 11m | SBB | |
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| 21h 02m | 23h 20m | 2h 18m | SBB | |
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| 21h 04m | 23h 26m | 2h 22m | SBB | |
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| 21h 29m | 23h 56m | 2h 27m | SBB | |
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| 21h 32m | 0h 11m | 2h 39m | SBB | |
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| 22h 02m | 0h 23m | 2h 21m | SBB | |
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| 22h 04m | 0h 26m | 2h 22m | SBB | |
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