Train from Clermont-Ferrand to Lausanne

🇫🇷 Clermont-Ferrand → 🇨🇭 Lausanne

Straight-line Distance

284 km

ENE (71.9°)

Rail Distance

~369 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~1h 29m

High_Speed

CO2 Saved vs Flight

91.3%

65.8 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

High_Speed

CO2 Emissions 6.3 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 72.1 kg

Taking the train saves 65.8 kg CO2 (91.3% less emissions)

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

🇫🇷

Origin

Clermont-Ferrand
🇨🇭

Destination

Lausanne

Journey Tips

Clermont-Ferrand to Lausanne takes approximately 5 hours, usually via Lyon Part-Dieu and a TGV Lyria connection. Clermont-Ferrand trains are operated by SNCF on regional intercity services.

Scenic Highlight

Departing through the Auvergne volcanoes and their distinctive dark peaks, the route transitions into the lush Rhône Valley before the Alps come into view on the approach to Lausanne.

Booking Tip

Book the regional leg on SNCF Connect and the Lyria segment separately. Through fares are not always available, so check both segments when comparing total costs.

Continue Your Journey

Continue from Lausanne

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

Also from Clermont-Ferrand

🇨🇭 Sierre/Siders 347 km 🇨🇭 Zürich HB 452 km 🇨🇭 Sion 333 km 🇮🇹 Milan 476 km 🇨🇭 Neuchâtel 324 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from Clermont-Ferrand to Lausanne takes approximately 1h 29m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~369 km using a high_speed service.
The estimated rail distance from Clermont-Ferrand to Lausanne is approximately 369 km (284 km straight-line). Rail routes are longer than straight-line distances because tracks follow terrain and connect intermediate cities.
Travelling by train from Clermont-Ferrand to Lausanne emits approximately 6.3 kg of CO2, compared to 72.1 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 65.8 kg of CO2 — a 91.3% reduction in emissions.
The route from Clermont-Ferrand 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 Clermont-Ferrand and Lausanne.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27