Train from Évian-les-Bains to Lausanne

🇫🇷 Évian-les-Bains → 🇨🇭 Lausanne

Straight-line Distance

14 km

NNE (16.6°)

Rail Distance

~18 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~32m

Commuter

CO2 Saved vs Flight

87.2%

3.1 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

Commuter

CO2 Emissions 0.5 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 3.5 kg

Taking the train saves 3.1 kg CO2 (87.2% less emissions)

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

🇫🇷

Origin

Évian-les-Bains
🇨🇭

Destination

Lausanne

Journey Tips

A regular train service connects the famous spa town of Evian-les-Bains on the French shore of Lake Geneva with Lausanne on the Swiss shore. Carry your passport or EU ID for the France-Switzerland border crossing.

Scenic Highlight

Lake Geneva appears and disappears as the train winds through the Chablais hills and vineyards, offering tantalising glimpses of the vast lake and the Swiss shore before the border crossing.

Booking Tip

Book via SNCF Connect or SBB.ch; combined fare tickets are available for this regional cross-border service, with Swiss Travel Pass covering all Swiss segments.

Continue Your Journey

Continue from Lausanne

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

Also from Évian-les-Bains

🇨🇭 Basel SBB 149 km 🇨🇭 Sierre/Siders 74 km 🇨🇭 Zürich HB 185 km 🇨🇭 Neuchâtel 72 km 🇨🇭 Sion 63 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from Évian-les-Bains to Lausanne takes approximately 32m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~18 km using a commuter service.
The estimated rail distance from Évian-les-Bains to Lausanne is approximately 18 km (14 km straight-line). Rail routes are longer than straight-line distances because tracks follow terrain and connect intermediate cities.
Travelling by train from Évian-les-Bains to Lausanne emits approximately 0.5 kg of CO2, compared to 3.5 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 3.1 kg of CO2 — a 87.2% reduction in emissions.
The route from Évian-les-Bains 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 Évian-les-Bains and Lausanne.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27