The average train between Portsmouth and Lausanne takes 11h 38m and the fastest train takes 8h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Portsmouth 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 twice daily between Portsmouth and Lausanne. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 6:37 PM which arrives into Lausanne at 11:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 11h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Lausanne. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Lausanne station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 38m.
Portsmouth to Lausanne train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Lausanne train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Lausanne station.
Book your Portsmouth to Lausanne train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Portsmouth and Lausanne is 740.1 km. The road distance is 1,054 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Lausanne via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 9h 39m.