How to get from Zurich to Lausanne
2 ways, 174 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Monday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
2 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Drivebest | 3h 25m | CHF23–31 estimated |
| Taxifastest | 3h 25m | CHF155–235 estimated |
Departures today
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Zurich to Lausanne?
- The fastest way is by taxi: about 3h 25m door to door. The straight-line distance is 174 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Zurich to Lausanne?
- Drive is the cheapest, from CHF23. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- How far is Lausanne from Zurich by road?
- About 226 km, roughly 3h 25m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around CHF23–31; tolls and parking are extra.