Train from Lausanne to Andermatt

🇨🇭 Lausanne → 🇨🇭 Andermatt

Straight-line Distance

151 km

E (84.2°)

Rail Distance

~196 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~52m

High_Speed

CO2 Saved vs Flight

91.3%

35.0 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

High_Speed

CO2 Emissions 3.3 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 38.3 kg

Taking the train saves 35.0 kg CO2 (91.3% less emissions)

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

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Origin

Lausanne
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Destination

Andermatt

Journey Tips

Lausanne to Andermatt takes around 2.5 hours via Lucerne or Zurich and then the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn. The famous Glacier Express departs from Andermatt, making it a popular interchange point.

Scenic Highlight

The ascent to Andermatt through the Reuss Valley and past the Schöllenen Gorge is one of Switzerland's most dramatic rail approaches, with waterfalls and sheer rock walls on either side.

Booking Tip

Swiss Travel Pass is valid throughout. Book seats well ahead for summer and winter seasons, as Andermatt is a busy ski and hiking resort.

Continue Your Journey

Continue from Andermatt

🇮🇹 Como San Giovanni 99 km 🇨🇭 Interlaken Ost 56 km 🇨🇭 Sargans 79 km 🇨🇭 Visp 67 km 🇨🇭 Disentis/Muster 21 km

Also from Lausanne

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from Lausanne to Andermatt takes approximately 52m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~196 km using a high_speed service.
The estimated rail distance from Lausanne to Andermatt is approximately 196 km (151 km straight-line). Rail routes are longer than straight-line distances because tracks follow terrain and connect intermediate cities.
Travelling by train from Lausanne to Andermatt emits approximately 3.3 kg of CO2, compared to 38.3 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 35.0 kg of CO2 — a 91.3% reduction in emissions.
The route from Lausanne to Andermatt 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 Lausanne and Andermatt.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27