The average train between Lausanne and Germany takes 12h 8m and the fastest train takes 10h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Lausanne to Germany. 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 5 times a day between Lausanne and Germany. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lausanne is at 8:04 PM which arrives into Germany at 1:44 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 12h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Lausanne to Germany? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Lausanne to Germany. However, there are services departing from Lausanne station and arriving at Germany station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 8m.
Lausanne to Germany train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lausanne station.
Lausanne to Germany train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Berlin Hbf station.
Book your Lausanne to Germany train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Lausanne and Germany is 587.2 km. The road distance is 1,023 km.
You can take a train from Lausanne to S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf via Basel SBB and Berlin Hbf in around 10h 28m.