Cologne to Lausanne Trains

Cologne to Lausanne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Lausanne takes 7h 24m and the fastest train takes 7h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne 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.

7h 24m
Duration: 671 km
Distance: CHF 179
Average price: Every 4 hours
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Take the train from Köln Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43 / ...
Take the train from Basel SBB to Lausannetrain Ic51

6h 51m

CHF 136–244

Cologne to Lausanne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Lausanne. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Lausanne at 8:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:54 AM → 1:56 PM
7h 2m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 3:56 PM
7h 2m • 1 change
10:54 AM → 5:56 PM
7h 2m • 1 change
12:54 PM → 7:56 PM
7h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:54 AM → 1:56 PM
7h 2m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 3:56 PM
7h 2m • 1 change
10:54 AM → 5:56 PM
7h 2m • 1 change
12:54 PM → 7:56 PM
7h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:54 AM → 1:56 PM
7h 2m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 3:56 PM
7h 2m • 1 change
10:54 AM → 5:56 PM
7h 2m • 1 change
12:54 PM → 7:56 PM
7h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

12:06 AM → 8:56 AM
8h 50m • 1 change
6:54 AM → 1:56 PM
7h 2m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 3:56 PM
7h 2m • 1 change
10:54 AM → 5:56 PM
7h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

6:54 AM → 1:56 PM
7h 2m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 3:56 PM
7h 2m • 1 change
10:54 AM → 5:56 PM
7h 2m • 1 change
12:54 PM → 7:56 PM
7h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:54 AM → 1:56 PM
7h 2m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 3:56 PM
7h 2m • 1 change
10:54 AM → 5:56 PM
7h 2m • 1 change
12:54 PM → 7:56 PM
7h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:54 AM → 1:56 PM
7h 2m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 3:56 PM
7h 2m • 1 change
10:54 AM → 5:56 PM
7h 2m • 1 change
12:54 PM → 7:56 PM
7h 2m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne 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.

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Cologne to Lausanne train times

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:54 AM → 1:56 PM

8:54 AM → 3:56 PM

10:54 AM → 5:56 PM

12:54 PM → 7:56 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:54 AM → 1:56 PM

8:54 AM → 3:56 PM

10:54 AM → 5:56 PM

12:54 PM → 7:56 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:54 AM → 1:56 PM

8:54 AM → 3:56 PM

10:54 AM → 5:56 PM

12:54 PM → 7:56 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

12:06 AM → 8:56 AM

6:54 AM → 1:56 PM

8:54 AM → 3:56 PM

10:54 AM → 5:56 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

6:54 AM → 1:56 PM

8:54 AM → 3:56 PM

10:54 AM → 5:56 PM

12:54 PM → 7:56 PM

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:54 AM → 1:56 PM

8:54 AM → 3:56 PM

10:54 AM → 5:56 PM

12:54 PM → 7:56 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:54 AM → 1:56 PM

8:54 AM → 3:56 PM

10:54 AM → 5:56 PM

12:54 PM → 7:56 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Lausanne, Switzerland?

Train from Köln Hbf to Basel SBB

Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof

Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB

Train from Köln Hbf to Basel SBB

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Train trips from Cologne

Train trips to Lausanne

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