Train from Lausanne to Brunnen

🇨🇭 Lausanne → 🇨🇭 Brunnen

Straight-line Distance

160 km

ENE (69.7°)

Rail Distance

~208 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~55m

High_Speed

CO2 Saved vs Flight

91.3%

37.1 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

High_Speed

CO2 Emissions 3.5 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 40.6 kg

Taking the train saves 37.1 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

Brunnen

Journey Tips

Lausanne to Brunnen takes around 2 hours on SBB services via Lucerne, with a short connection or a direct train towards Flüelen. Brunnen sits on Lake Lucerne at the foot of the Rigi.

Scenic Highlight

The journey along Lake Lucerne's shores is spectacular, with the Mythen peaks looming over Brunnen and the waters of the Urnersee stretching southward into the Alps.

Booking Tip

Swiss Travel Pass is valid throughout. Brunnen is also accessible by paddle steamer from Lucerne if you prefer a leisurely scenic approach combining rail and boat.

Continue Your Journey

Continue from Brunnen

🇨🇭 Altdorf 14 km 🇨🇭 Andermatt 40 km 🇨🇭 Disentis/Muster 38 km 🇨🇭 Thusis 71 km 🇨🇭 Visp 96 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 Brunnen takes approximately 55m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~208 km using a high_speed service.
The estimated rail distance from Lausanne to Brunnen is approximately 208 km (160 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 Brunnen emits approximately 3.5 kg of CO2, compared to 40.6 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 37.1 kg of CO2 — a 91.3% reduction in emissions.
The route from Lausanne to Brunnen 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 Brunnen.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27