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Lugano to Lausanne trains

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The average train between Lugano and Lausanne takes 4h 43m and the fastest train takes 4h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Lugano 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.

4h 43m
Duration
395 km
Distance
CHF 129
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Zurich

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  1. Take the train from Lugano to Zuerich Hbtrain train Ec
  2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Lausannetrain train Ic5 / ...
4h 38m
CHF 101–171

Lugano to Lausanne train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Lugano and Lausanne. The earliest departure is at 8:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lugano is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Lausanne at 7:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Zuerich Hb and take an average of 4h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Trenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 13m • 1 change

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    Trenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 13m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Trenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 56m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Trenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)10h 13m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Trenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 13m • 1 change

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    Trenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 13m • 1 change

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    Trenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 13m • 1 change

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    Trenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Trenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 13m • 1 change

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    Trenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 13m • 1 change

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    Trenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 13m • 1 change

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    Trenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Trenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 13m • 1 change

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    Trenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 13m • 1 change

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    Trenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 13m • 1 change

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    Trenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Trenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 13m • 1 change

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    Trenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 13m • 1 change

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    Trenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 13m • 1 change

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    Trenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 13m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lugano 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.

Map of how to get from Lugano to Lausanne.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 395.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Lausanne, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Lugano to Lausanne via Zuerich Hb and Zürich HB in around 4h 38m.

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