Train from Paris Gare du Nord to Lausanne

🇫🇷 Paris Gare du Nord → 🇨🇭 Lausanne

Straight-line Distance

414 km

SE (127.8°)

Rail Distance

~538 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~2h 5m

High_Speed

CO2 Saved vs Flight

91.3%

96.0 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

High_Speed

CO2 Emissions 9.1 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 105.1 kg

Taking the train saves 96.0 kg CO2 (91.3% less emissions)

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

🇫🇷

Origin

Paris Gare du Nord

🇨🇭

Destination

Lausanne

Journey Tips

The TGV Lyria service between Paris and Lausanne is jointly operated by SNCF and SBB, offering a smooth cross-border experience in about 3.5 hours. The train departs from Gare de Lyon (not Gare du Nord), so double-check your Paris terminus; Lausanne's lakeside setting makes the arrival reward the journey. First class includes complimentary snacks and has noticeably quieter carriages.

Scenic Highlight

The descent from the Jura foothills toward Lake Geneva, with the vineyard-covered slopes of Lavaux and the Alps beyond, is among Switzerland's most photographed railway vistas.

Booking Tip

Book via TGV Lyria or the SBB website for the best cross-border fares, with significant discounts for bookings made 30 or more days in advance.

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Continue Your Journey

Continue from Lausanne

🇨🇭 Aigle 34 km 🇨🇭 Bern Hbf 78 km 🇮🇹 Milan 230 km 🇨🇭 Neuchâtel 58 km 🇨🇭 Sion 65 km

Also from Paris Gare du Nord

🇨🇭 Geneva 411 km 🇨🇭 Bern Hbf 435 km 🇨🇭 Basel SBB 415 km 🇨🇭 Aigle 448 km 🇨🇭 Sion 477 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from Paris Gare du Nord to Lausanne takes approximately 2h 5m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~538 km using a high_speed service.

The estimated rail distance from Paris Gare du Nord to Lausanne is approximately 538 km (414 km straight-line). Rail routes are longer than straight-line distances because tracks follow terrain and connect intermediate cities.

Travelling by train from Paris Gare du Nord to Lausanne emits approximately 9.1 kg of CO2, compared to 105.1 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 96.0 kg of CO2 — a 91.3% reduction in emissions.

The route from Paris Gare du Nord to Lausanne 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 Paris Gare du Nord and Lausanne.