The average train between Kiel and Lausanne takes 13h 44m and the fastest train takes 11h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Kiel 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 4 times a day between Kiel and Lausanne. The earliest departure is at 8:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kiel is at 6:16 PM which arrives into Lausanne at 12:56 PM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 13h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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16h 40m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Kiel 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.
No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Lausanne. However, there are services departing from Kiel station and arriving at Lausanne station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 44m.
Kiel to Lausanne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Lausanne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Lausanne station.
Book your Kiel to Lausanne train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Kiel and Lausanne is 902.4 km. The road distance is 1,122 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Lausanne via Frankfurt and Basel SBB in around 11h 43m.