Train from Lausanne to Bellinzona

🇨🇭 Lausanne → 🇨🇭 Bellinzona

Straight-line Distance

188 km

E (100.1°)

Rail Distance

~244 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~1h 2m

High_Speed

CO2 Saved vs Flight

91.3%

43.5 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

High_Speed

CO2 Emissions 4.1 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 47.7 kg

Taking the train saves 43.5 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

Bellinzona

Journey Tips

Lausanne to Bellinzona is a 2.5-hour SBB journey through the heart of Switzerland, passing through the St Gotthard Base Tunnel and emerging in Italian-speaking Ticino. Trains depart frequently from Lausanne.

Scenic Highlight

The dramatic transit of the St Gotthard Base Tunnel is followed by arrival in Ticino's palm-lined landscape; Bellinzona's three UNESCO-listed medieval castles are visible from the train.

Booking Tip

Swiss Travel Pass holders travel free on this entirely Swiss route. Point-to-point tickets are best purchased on the SBB app; book a quiet-zone seat for the tunnel passage.

Continue Your Journey

Continue from Bellinzona

🇨🇭 Visp 89 km 🇨🇭 Andermatt 59 km 🇨🇭 Disentis/Muster 58 km 🇮🇹 Como San Giovanni 43 km 🇨🇭 Frutigen 114 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 Bellinzona takes approximately 1h 2m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~244 km using a high_speed service.
The estimated rail distance from Lausanne to Bellinzona is approximately 244 km (188 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 Bellinzona emits approximately 4.1 kg of CO2, compared to 47.7 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 43.5 kg of CO2 — a 91.3% reduction in emissions.
The route from Lausanne to Bellinzona 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 Bellinzona.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27