The average train between Reading and Lausanne takes 10h 39m and the fastest train takes 7h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Reading 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 Reading and Lausanne. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 7:46 PM which arrives into Lausanne at 11:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 10h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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16h 27m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Lausanne. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Lausanne station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 39m.
Reading to Lausanne train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Lausanne train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Lausanne station.
Book your Reading to Lausanne train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Reading and Lausanne is 780 km. The road distance is 1,076 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Lausanne via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 9h 15m.