Train from Lausanne to Bern Hbf

🇨🇭 Lausanne → 🇨🇭 Bern Hbf

Straight-line Distance

78 km

NE (51.8°)

Rail Distance

~101 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~48m

Express

CO2 Saved vs Flight

82.6%

16.3 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

Express

CO2 Emissions 3.4 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 19.7 kg

Taking the train saves 16.3 kg CO2 (82.6% less emissions)

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

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Origin

Lausanne
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Destination

Bern Hbf

Journey Tips

SBB intercity trains cover this Swiss domestic route in around 70 minutes, connecting lakeside Lausanne with the federal capital Bern. Services run every 30 minutes throughout the day. Bern's Bear Park, rose garden, and medieval arcaded streets are easily explored from the station.

Scenic Highlight

The ascent from Lausanne through the Swiss Mittelland toward Bern, with the Fribourg pre-Alps visible to the south and the Bernese Alps rising ahead, is a scenic Swiss interior traverse.

Booking Tip

Swiss Travel Pass holders travel free on this SBB route; individual Supersaver tickets via sbb.ch are the best value for advance purchase on this popular domestic intercity corridor.

Continue Your Journey

Continue from Bern Hbf

🇨🇭 Aigle 79 km 🇮🇹 Milan 212 km 🇨🇭 Neuchâtel 39 km 🇨🇭 Sion 80 km 🇨🇭 Sierre/Siders 73 km

Also from Lausanne

🇨🇭 Aigle 34 km 🇮🇹 Milan 230 km 🇨🇭 Neuchâtel 58 km 🇨🇭 Sion 65 km 🇨🇭 Sierre/Siders 74 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from Lausanne to Bern Hbf takes approximately 48m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~101 km using a express service.
The estimated rail distance from Lausanne to Bern Hbf is approximately 101 km (78 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 Bern Hbf emits approximately 3.4 kg of CO2, compared to 19.7 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 16.3 kg of CO2 — a 82.6% reduction in emissions.
The route from Lausanne to Bern Hbf 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 Bern Hbf.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27