The average train between Cardiff and Lausanne takes 12h 24m and the fastest train takes 9h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Lausanne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Cardiff and Lausanne. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 6:20 PM which arrives into Lausanne at 11:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 12h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Lausanne. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central station and arriving at Lausanne station via London Paddington station and Paris Nord station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 24m.
Cardiff to Lausanne train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Lausanne train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lausanne station.
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The distance between Cardiff and Lausanne is 902.7 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Lausanne via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 10h 29m.
