Frankfurt am Main to Lausanne Trains

Frankfurt am Main to Lausanne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Frankfurt am Main and Lausanne takes 6h 9m and the fastest train takes 5h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Frankfurt am Main 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.

6h 9m
Duration: 508 km
Distance: CHF 166
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Basel SBB to Lausannetrain Ic51

5h 55m

CHF 111–510

Frankfurt am Main to Lausanne train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Frankfurt am Main and Lausanne. The earliest departure is at 2:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Frankfurt am Main is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Lausanne at 8:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, August 22, 2026

2:45 AM → 8:56 AM
6h 11m • 1 change
10:20 AM → 3:56 PM
5h 36m • 1 change
10:50 AM → 4:56 PM
6h 6m • 1 change
12:20 PM → 5:56 PM
5h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 23, 2026

2:45 AM → 8:56 AM
6h 11m • 1 change
10:20 AM → 3:56 PM
5h 36m • 1 change
10:50 AM → 4:56 PM
6h 6m • 1 change
12:20 PM → 5:56 PM
5h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, August 24, 2026

8:06 AM → 1:56 PM
5h 50m • 1 change
8:50 AM → 2:56 PM
6h 6m • 1 change
10:20 AM → 3:56 PM
5h 36m • 1 change
10:50 AM → 4:56 PM
6h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 25, 2026

8:06 AM → 1:56 PM
5h 50m • 1 change
8:50 AM → 2:56 PM
6h 6m • 1 change
10:20 AM → 3:56 PM
5h 36m • 1 change
10:50 AM → 4:56 PM
6h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 26, 2026

8:06 AM → 1:56 PM
5h 50m • 1 change
8:50 AM → 2:56 PM
6h 6m • 1 change
10:20 AM → 3:56 PM
5h 36m • 1 change
10:50 AM → 4:56 PM
6h 6m • 1 change
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