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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Lausanne is to bus which costs SFr 12 - SFr 26 and takes 3h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Lausanne is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 90.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Lausanne?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Zurich Bus Station station and arriving at Lausanne. Services depart four times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Lausanne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Lausanne. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 22m.

How far is it from Zurich to Lausanne?

The distance between Zurich and Lausanne is 218 km. The road distance is 213.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Lausanne without a car is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 90.

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

The train from Zürich HB to Lausanne takes 2h 22m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Lausanne bus from?

Zurich to Lausanne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Lausanne train from?

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

Train or bus from Zurich to Lausanne?

The best way to get from Zurich to Lausanne is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 12 - SFr 26 and takes 3h 15m.

Where does the Zurich to Lausanne bus arrive?

Zurich to Lausanne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lausanne station.

Where does the Zurich to Lausanne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zurich to Lausanne?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Lausanne is 213 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Zurich to Lausanne.

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

Book your Zurich to Lausanne train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Zurich to Lausanne?

Book your Zurich to Lausanne bus tickets online with FlixBus and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Lausanne?

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Zurich to Lausanne - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Lausannetrain Ic5 / ...
2h 22m
CHF 60–90
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Lausannebus 144 / ...
3h 15m
CHF 12–26
Drive 213.1 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Lausannecar 213.1 km
2h 30m
CHF 36–52
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 20m
CHF 121–342

Zurich to Lausanne by train

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Distance: 218.2 km
Duration: 2h 22m

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

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Zürich HB to Lausanne every 30 minutes. Tickets cost CHF 60–90 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Lausanne 5 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 17–26 and the journey takes 3h 15m. RegioJet also services this route twice a week.

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