The average train between Lausanne and Zurich takes 2h 21m and the fastest train takes 2h 19m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Lausanne to Zurich. 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 every 30 minutes between Lausanne and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 5:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lausanne is at 10:34 PM which arrives into Zurich at 1:14 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lausanne station and arriving at Zurich station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 2h 21m.
Lausanne to Zurich train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lausanne station.
Lausanne to Zurich train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.
Book your Lausanne to Zurich train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Lausanne and Zurich is 173.6 km. The road distance is 218 km.
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Lausanne to Zürich HB every 30 minutes. Tickets cost CHF 75–230 and the journey takes 2h 22m.