Train from Strasbourg to Lausanne

🇫🇷 Strasbourg → 🇨🇭 Lausanne

Straight-line Distance

244 km

SSW (200.2°)

Rail Distance

~317 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~1h 18m

High_Speed

CO2 Saved vs Flight

91.3%

56.5 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

High_Speed

CO2 Emissions 5.4 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 61.9 kg

Taking the train saves 56.5 kg CO2 (91.3% less emissions)

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

🇫🇷

Origin

Strasbourg
🇨🇭

Destination

Lausanne

Journey Tips

TGV Lyria and regional TER services connect Strasbourg and Lausanne, though this route typically requires a change at Basel or Bern. The journey traverses the Alsace region, the Rhine crossing, and the Swiss Mittelland before reaching Lake Geneva. Strasbourg is a wonderful starting point with its Alsatian architecture and European Parliament.

Scenic Highlight

The Rhine crossing between Strasbourg and Basel marks the transition from France to Switzerland, with the broad river and surrounding forests creating a natural border gateway.

Booking Tip

Check SBB.ch and SNCF Connect for through-ticketing options; combining a TER Alsace segment with a Swiss IC can be cheaper than booking a single international ticket.

Continue Your Journey

Continue from Lausanne

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

Also from Strasbourg

🇫🇷 Bourg-en-Bresse 326 km 🇨🇭 Bern Hbf 183 km 🇨🇭 Basel SBB 116 km 🇨🇭 Aigle 259 km 🇨🇭 Sion 264 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from Strasbourg to Lausanne takes approximately 1h 18m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~317 km using a high_speed service.
The estimated rail distance from Strasbourg to Lausanne is approximately 317 km (244 km straight-line). Rail routes are longer than straight-line distances because tracks follow terrain and connect intermediate cities.
Travelling by train from Strasbourg to Lausanne emits approximately 5.4 kg of CO2, compared to 61.9 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 56.5 kg of CO2 — a 91.3% reduction in emissions.
The route from Strasbourg 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 Strasbourg and Lausanne.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27