Train from Zürich HB to Lausanne

🇨🇭 Zürich HB → 🇨🇭 Lausanne

Straight-line Distance

174 km

WSW (237.3°)

Rail Distance

~226 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~58m

High_Speed

CO2 Saved vs Flight

91.3%

40.3 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

High_Speed

CO2 Emissions 3.8 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 44.2 kg

Taking the train saves 40.3 kg CO2 (91.3% less emissions)

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

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Origin

Zürich HB
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Destination

Lausanne

Journey Tips

SBB Intercity trains cover this major Swiss route in around two hours, departing every 30 minutes. Lausanne is home to the International Olympic Committee and Lake Geneva's northern shore. The Swiss Travel Pass covers the journey fully.

Scenic Highlight

The descent toward Lausanne reveals the crescent of Lake Geneva and the French Alps beyond, one of Switzerland's most celebrated train panoramas best enjoyed from a right-hand window seat.

Booking Tip

Book via sbb.ch; Swiss Travel Pass holders travel free, and Supersaver tickets reward those who commit to a specific earlier departure time with meaningful discounts.

Continue Your Journey

Continue from Lausanne

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

Also from Zürich HB

🇨🇭 Aigle 168 km 🇨🇭 Bern Hbf 96 km 🇮🇹 Milan 216 km 🇨🇭 Neuchâtel 128 km 🇨🇭 Sion 156 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from Zürich HB to Lausanne takes approximately 58m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~226 km using a high_speed service.
The estimated rail distance from Zürich HB to Lausanne is approximately 226 km (174 km straight-line). Rail routes are longer than straight-line distances because tracks follow terrain and connect intermediate cities.
Travelling by train from Zürich HB to Lausanne emits approximately 3.8 kg of CO2, compared to 44.2 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 40.3 kg of CO2 — a 91.3% reduction in emissions.
The route from Zürich HB 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 Zürich HB and Lausanne.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27