Rome2Rio

Cardiff to Lausanne trains

Find Transport to Lausanne

View schedule

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Lausanne takes 11h 16m and the fastest train takes 9h 17m. 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.

11h 16m
Duration
1,251 km
Distance
CHF 382
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lausannetrain train Tgv
10h 7m
CHF 320–524

Cardiff to Lausanne train times

Trains run 5 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 8:22 PM which arrives into Lausanne at 4:39 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 11h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

  •  → 

    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui9h 49m • 4 changes

  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui15h 54m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

  •  → 

    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui10h 32m • 4 changes

  •  → 

    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui9h 47m • 4 changes

  •  → 

    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui9h 48m • 4 changes

  •  → 

    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui9h 49m • 4 changes
  • Show more

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

  •  → 

    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui10h 32m • 4 changes

  •  → 

    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui9h 47m • 4 changes

  •  → 

    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui9h 48m • 4 changes

  •  → 

    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui9h 49m • 4 changes
  • Show more

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

  •  → 

    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui10h 32m • 4 changes

  •  → 

    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui9h 22m • 4 changes

  •  → 

    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui9h 48m • 4 changes

  •  → 

    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui9h 49m • 4 changes
  • Show more

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

  •  → 

    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui10h 32m • 4 changes

  •  → 

    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui9h 22m • 4 changes

  •  → 

    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui9h 48m • 4 changes

  •  → 

    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui9h 49m • 4 changes
  • Show more

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

  •  → 

    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui10h 23m • 4 changes

  •  → 

    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui9h 22m • 4 changes

  •  → 

    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui10h 18m • 4 changes

  •  → 

    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui10h 19m • 4 changes
  • Show more

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

  •  → 

    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui9h 17m • 4 changes

  •  → 

    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui9h 19m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Lausanne? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Cardiff to Lausanne.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,251.4 km
  • Duration: 11h 16m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Lausanne, Switzerland?

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 7m.

Operators