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Cardiff to Lausanne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Lausanne takes 11h 44m and the fastest train takes 9h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff 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.

11h 44m
Duration
1,169 km
Distance
CHF 357
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lausannetrain train Tgv
10h 26m
CHF 299–535

Cardiff to Lausanne train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Cardiff and Lausanne. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 8:22 PM which arrives into Lausanne at 3:39 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 11h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,169 km
  • Duration: 11h 44m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Lausanne, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central 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 10h 26m.

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