Train from Lausanne to Duisburg Hbf

🇨🇭 Lausanne → 🇩🇪 Duisburg Hbf

Straight-line Distance

546 km

N (1.1°)

Rail Distance

~710 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~2h 42m

High_Speed

CO2 Saved vs Flight

91.3%

126.7 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

High_Speed

CO2 Emissions 12.1 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 138.7 kg

Taking the train saves 126.7 kg CO2 (91.3% less emissions)

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

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Origin

Lausanne
🇩🇪

Destination

Duisburg Hbf

Journey Tips

Lausanne to Duisburg is a long international journey of around 6.5 hours via Basel and Cologne on DB ICE services. It is most practical as a daytime through service with a single change.

Scenic Highlight

The Rhine Valley between Mannheim and Cologne is the scenic centrepiece, featuring the Loreley rock, Koblenz's river confluence, and a succession of hilltop castles along the riverbank.

Booking Tip

Book via DB Navigator or SBB for through international fares. Interrail passes are valid; ICE seat reservations are recommended especially at weekends.

Continue Your Journey

Continue from Duisburg Hbf

🇨🇭 Sierre/Siders 574 km 🇨🇭 Sion 580 km 🇮🇹 Milan 685 km 🇨🇭 Aigle 569 km 🇨🇭 Bex 576 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 Duisburg Hbf takes approximately 2h 42m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~710 km using a high_speed service.
The estimated rail distance from Lausanne to Duisburg Hbf is approximately 710 km (546 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 Duisburg Hbf emits approximately 12.1 kg of CO2, compared to 138.7 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 126.7 kg of CO2 — a 91.3% reduction in emissions.
The route from Lausanne to Duisburg 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 Duisburg Hbf.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27