How to get from Zurich to Lausanne
- 173 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 2h 15m
- 33 train departures a day with SBB
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
2h 15m
direct
Train
€46
Cheapest
2h 55m
direct
Bus
€13
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 23 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Zurich to Lausanne. The most useful door-to-door route takes 2h 55m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 173 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
173 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €50Omio catalogue, Sep 25 | 2h 15mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €14Omio catalogue, Sep 25 | 2h 55mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€50Omio catalogue, Sep 252h 15m · directSee Train details
- Bus€14Omio catalogue, Sep 252h 55m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Zurich to Lausanne: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Zurich Airport → Lausannebus
BlaBlaCar Bus·2h 55m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Zurich to Lausanne
SBB runs 33 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:19 and the last at 22:04.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| SBBtrain | 33 | 05:19 | 22:04 |
| FlixBusbus | 5 | 02:45 | 14:25 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 1 | — | — |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 25
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, SBB; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Zurich to Lausanne works
Start with a BlaBlaCar Bus bus from Zurich Airport to Lausanne, about 2h 55m. In total it's roughly €13 over 2h 55m, direct, no transfers.
Zurich to Lausanne: common questions
How long does it take to get from Zurich to Lausanne?
The most useful route takes about 2h 55m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first train from Zurich to Lausanne?
The first train with SBB leaves at 05:19 and the last at 22:04, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Zurich to Lausanne?
33 a day with SBB, between 05:19 and 22:04.
When is the first bus from Zurich to Lausanne?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 02:45 and the last at 14:25, from Zurich Airport, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Zurich to Lausanne?
5 a day with FlixBus, between 02:45 and 14:25.
Which station does the bus from Zurich to Lausanne leave from?
Zurich Airport with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Lausanne from Zurich?
About 173 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Zurich to Lausanne cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €13. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Zurich to Lausanne?
On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, SBB.
Can you get from Zurich to Lausanne without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 2h 10m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Lausanne?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: BlaBlaCar Bus
Route calculated: 23 Sep 2026