Train from Lausanne to Zürich: Tickets & Schedules

Next train departures

Next departures for Lausanne to Zürich on December 1
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Swiss Federal Railways ICNTrain
Lausanne
Zurich HB (Main Station)Cheapest
Swiss Federal Railways ICNTrain
Lausanne
Zurich HB (Main Station)Fastest
Swiss Federal Railways ICNTrain
Lausanne
Zurich HB (Main Station)No tags
Swiss Federal Railways ICNTrain
Lausanne
Zurich HB (Main Station)No tags
Swiss Federal Railways ICNTrain
Lausanne
Zurich HB (Main Station)No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:32 AM CET.

Get from Lausanne to Zürich

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 2 hours 22 minutes, and with fares starting at just $93, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9train per day
2h 22mAverage Duration
174 kmDistance
4kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Lausanne to Zürich by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the train ticket from Lausanne to Zürich?

    The cheapest train tickets from Lausanne to Zürich start at $93. The average price for this train route is around $154. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train ride from Lausanne to Zürich?

    The average train trip from Lausanne to Zürich takes 2h 22m and covers 174 km. The quickest train gets you there in 2h 11m and is operated by Swiss Federal Railways.

  3. Which train operators serve the Lausanne to Zürich route?

    Several major train operators serve this route, with 9 trains available per day, including services from Swiss Federal Railways, TGV Lyria.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Lausanne to Zürich?

    The earliest train from Lausanne to Zürich departs at 7:04am. The latest train departs at 4:34pm.

  5. What is the best train operator from Lausanne to Zürich?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Swiss Federal Railways, with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews.

  6. Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Lausanne to Zürich?

    Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Swiss Federal Railways has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

  7. Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Lausanne to Zürich?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Swiss Federal Railways, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

  8. Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Lausanne to Zürich?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is TGV Lyria, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
11-28
$98
11-29
$104
Today
$98
12-01
$87
12-02
$87
12-03
$87
12-04
$87
12-05
$87
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Lausanne to Zürich was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $87

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Lausanne to Zürich, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $87 to $381 for a train ticket from Lausanne to Zürich based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $87 which is on 2025-12-02.

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