The average train between Cardiff and Lausanne takes 13h 3m 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 twice daily between Cardiff and Lausanne. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 8:22 PM which arrives into Lausanne at 3:39 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 13h 3m. 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 station and arriving at Lausanne station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 3m.
Cardiff to Lausanne train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Lausanne train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Lausanne station.
Book your Cardiff to Lausanne train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Cardiff and Lausanne is 902.7 km. The road distance is 1,251 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 32m.
