Train from Geneva to Lausanne

🇨🇭 Geneva → 🇨🇭 Lausanne

Straight-line Distance

50 km

NE (47.2°)

Rail Distance

~65 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~59m

Regional

CO2 Saved vs Flight

79.0%

10.0 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

Regional

CO2 Emissions 2.7 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 12.7 kg

Taking the train saves 10.0 kg CO2 (79.0% less emissions)

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

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Origin

Geneva
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Destination

Lausanne

Journey Tips

SBB trains cover this Lake Geneva corridor in 35 to 45 minutes, with up to four departures per hour at peak times. It is one of Switzerland's busiest routes, serving commuters and leisure travelers alike. The Swiss Travel Pass is valid throughout.

Scenic Highlight

The train skims the northern shore of Lake Geneva between Geneva and Nyon, with the lake visible alongside and Mont Blanc's silhouette occasionally appearing on the southern horizon on clear days.

Booking Tip

Swiss Travel Pass holders travel free; for point-to-point travel the SBB app or station machines make quick purchases easy, and Supersaver fares are available for selected departures.

Continue Your Journey

Continue from Lausanne

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

Also from Geneva

🇨🇭 Aigle 64 km 🇨🇭 Basel SBB 185 km 🇨🇭 Bern Hbf 129 km 🇫🇷 Bourg-en-Bresse 72 km 🇨🇭 Martigny 73 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from Geneva to Lausanne takes approximately 59m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~65 km using a regional service.
The estimated rail distance from Geneva to Lausanne is approximately 65 km (50 km straight-line). Rail routes are longer than straight-line distances because tracks follow terrain and connect intermediate cities.
Travelling by train from Geneva to Lausanne emits approximately 2.7 kg of CO2, compared to 12.7 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 10.0 kg of CO2 — a 79.0% reduction in emissions.
The route from Geneva 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 Geneva and Lausanne.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27