Train from Brussels to Lausanne

🇧🇪 Brussels → 🇨🇭 Lausanne

Straight-line Distance

509 km

SSE (159.8°)

Rail Distance

~662 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~2h 32m

High_Speed

CO2 Saved vs Flight

91.3%

118.1 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

High_Speed

CO2 Emissions 11.3 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 129.3 kg

Taking the train saves 118.1 kg CO2 (91.3% less emissions)

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

🇧🇪

Origin

Brussels

🇨🇭

Destination

Lausanne

Journey Tips

The TGV Lyria connects Brussels to Lausanne in about four hours via Paris, offering a scenic cross-country journey through the heart of western Europe. Note that this routing typically involves transiting through Paris with a change between stations, so allow at least two hours in Paris; some direct Brussels-Geneva services via TGV avoid this. Lausanne's position above Lake Geneva rewards the journey with stunning lakeside scenery on arrival.

Scenic Highlight

The final descent into Lausanne above Lake Geneva, with the Swiss Alps reflected in the blue water and the vineyards of Lavaux cascading down to the shore, is one of Switzerland's most photogenic arrival sequences.

Booking Tip

Book via Thalys/Eurostar from Brussels to Paris and TGV Lyria from Paris to Lausanne separately for the clearest pricing; direct Brussels-Geneva TGV Lyria services also exist and simplify the journey.

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Continue Your Journey

Continue from Lausanne

🇨🇭 Aigle 34 km 🇨🇭 Bern Hbf 78 km 🇮🇹 Milan 230 km 🇨🇭 Neuchâtel 58 km 🇨🇭 Sion 65 km

Also from Brussels

🇨🇭 Sierre/Siders 557 km 🇨🇭 Zürich HB 491 km 🇨🇭 Sion 559 km 🇮🇹 Milan 695 km 🇨🇭 Neuchâtel 467 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from Brussels to Lausanne takes approximately 2h 32m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~662 km using a high_speed service.

The estimated rail distance from Brussels to Lausanne is approximately 662 km (509 km straight-line). Rail routes are longer than straight-line distances because tracks follow terrain and connect intermediate cities.

Travelling by train from Brussels to Lausanne emits approximately 11.3 kg of CO2, compared to 129.3 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 118.1 kg of CO2 — a 91.3% reduction in emissions.

The route from Brussels to Lausanne typically requires at least one transfer. Check operator timetables for the most direct connection available.

Check regional and national rail operator websites for services between Brussels and Lausanne.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27