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Trip Summary
You can pick from 195 daily train trips between Friedrichshafen and Lausanne. The average train journey from Friedrichshafen to Lausanne takes 5 hours and 47 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 4 hours and 50 minutes.
Distance | 156 mi (250 km) |
Fastest train | 4h 50m |
Lowest price | $78.69 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Friedrichshafen to Lausanne?
2 train services operate from Friedrichshafen to Lausanne. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 132 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Deutsche Bahn | 132 | 5h 39m | $103.60 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 63 | 6h 6m | $111.20 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Friedrichshafen to Lausanne start from $105, and on average cost . Daily there are 63 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Lausanne. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Friedrichshafen leaves from Friedrichshafen-Fischbach and 3 other stations. And in Lausanne trains arrive at Train Station .
From Friedrichshafen to Lausanne train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 6 hours and 6 minutes. If you are looking to get to Lausanne faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 4 hours and 50 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 63 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Lausanne.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Friedrichshafen and Lausanne is approximately 156 miles, or 250 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 5 hours and 47 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 4 hours and 50 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Sunday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Friedrichshafen to Lausanne. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Sunday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Sunday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Friedrichshafen at 6:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 11:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 195 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Lausanne to Friedrichshafen.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Friedrichshafen?
Main departure station: Friedrichshafen-Fischbach
Because some trains make multiple stops before leaving the city, there are 4 stops and stations in Friedrichshafen where you can board the train.
All train stations in Friedrichshafen:
Friedrichshafen-Fischbach
Friedrichshafen Landratsamt
Friedrichshafen-Kluftern
Friedrichshafen-Manzell
Where is the train station in Lausanne?
Main arrival station: Train Station
Lausanne has one train station.
All train stations in Lausanne:
Train Station
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