What is the cheapest way to get from Winterthur to Lausanne?

The cheapest way to get from Winterthur to Lausanne is to bus which costs SFr 17 - SFr 35 and takes 4h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Winterthur to Lausanne?

The fastest way to get from Winterthur to Lausanne is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 60.

Is there a direct bus between Winterthur and Lausanne?

No, there is no direct bus from Winterthur station to Lausanne station. However, there are services departing from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai and arriving at Lausanne Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Winterthur and Lausanne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Winterthur and arriving at Lausanne. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 53m.

How far is it from Winterthur to Lausanne?

The distance between Winterthur and Lausanne is 248 km. The road distance is 233.1 km.

How do I travel from Winterthur to Lausanne without a car?

The best way to get from Winterthur to Lausanne without a car is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 130.

How long does it take to get from Winterthur to Lausanne?

The train from Winterthur to Lausanne takes 2h 53m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Winterthur to Lausanne bus from?

Winterthur to Lausanne bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai.

Where do I catch the Winterthur to Lausanne train from?

Winterthur to Lausanne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Winterthur station.

Train or bus from Winterthur to Lausanne?

The best way to get from Winterthur to Lausanne is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 17 - SFr 35 and takes 4h 31m.

Where does the Winterthur to Lausanne bus arrive?

Winterthur to Lausanne bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Lausanne Bus Station.

Where does the Winterthur to Lausanne train arrive?

Winterthur to Lausanne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lausanne station.

Can I drive from Winterthur to Lausanne?

Yes, the driving distance between Winterthur to Lausanne is 233 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Winterthur to Lausanne.

How do I get a train ticket from Winterthur to Lausanne?

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There are 4 ways to get from Winterthur to Lausanne by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Winterthur to Lausannetrain Ic5 / ...
2h 53m
CHF 90–130
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Lausanne Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
4h 31m
CHF 17–34
Drive 233.1 km
1. Drive from Winterthur to Lausannecar 233.1 km
2h 40m
CHF 39–57
Fly, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ZRH - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Lausannetrain
3h 26m
CHF 127–345

Winterthur to Lausanne by train

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Distance: 248.3 km
Duration: 2h 53m

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

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Winterthur to Lausanne hourly. Tickets cost CHF 90–130 and the journey takes 2h 53m. Alternatively, RegioJet operates a bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Lausanne Bus Station twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 12–19 and the journey takes 3h.

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