Train from Lausanne to Erstfeld

🇨🇭 Lausanne → 🇨🇭 Erstfeld

Straight-line Distance

158 km

ENE (76.9°)

Rail Distance

~205 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~54m

High_Speed

CO2 Saved vs Flight

91.3%

36.6 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

High_Speed

CO2 Emissions 3.5 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 40.1 kg

Taking the train saves 36.6 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

Erstfeld

Journey Tips

Lausanne to Erstfeld takes around 2.5 hours via Lucerne or Zurich. Erstfeld is the northern portal village of the St Gotthard Base Tunnel and has a long tradition as a railway town.

Scenic Highlight

The descent into Uri canton through the Reuss Valley is dramatic, with the towering Schächentaler peaks visible and the old Gotthard road winding alongside the rail line into Erstfeld.

Booking Tip

Swiss Travel Pass covers the full route. SBB point-to-point tickets are available on the app; the journey features excellent rail infrastructure through one of Switzerland's historic rail corridors.

Continue Your Journey

Continue from Erstfeld

🇨🇭 Andermatt 21 km 🇨🇭 Disentis/Muster 20 km 🇨🇭 Pontresina 102 km 🇨🇭 Rotkreuz 39 km 🇨🇭 Samedan 99 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 Erstfeld takes approximately 54m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~205 km using a high_speed service.
The estimated rail distance from Lausanne to Erstfeld is approximately 205 km (158 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 Erstfeld emits approximately 3.5 kg of CO2, compared to 40.1 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 36.6 kg of CO2 — a 91.3% reduction in emissions.
The route from Lausanne to Erstfeld 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 Erstfeld.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27