The average train between Lausanne and Mendrisio takes 5h 3m and the fastest train takes 4h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Lausanne to Mendrisio. 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 hourly between Lausanne and Mendrisio. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lausanne is at 10:34 PM which arrives into Mendrisio at 8:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 5h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Lausanne to Mendrisio? 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 Lausanne to Mendrisio. However, there are services departing from Lausanne station and arriving at Mendrisio station via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
Lausanne to Mendrisio train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lausanne station.
Lausanne to Mendrisio train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lugano station.
Book your Lausanne to Mendrisio train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Lausanne and Mendrisio is 194.9 km. The road distance is 413 km.
You can take a train from Lausanne to Mendrisio via Zürich HB and Lugano in around 5h 6m.