Travelling by train from Lausanne to Rorschach

Ready to travel from Lausanne to Rorschach by train? Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned train traveller, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need for a smooth, enjoyable ride.

Train cost for travel between Lausanne and Rorschach

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is £111.51, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 6 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Lausanne to Rorschach daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Rorschach on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 7 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 05:34: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 15:34: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 05:34: departure of first train on weekends

  • 16:34: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 1 hour and 32 minutes: frequency of train departures

Lausanne to Rorschach distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 243 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 3 hours and 39 minutes.

Booking time frame: Lausanne to Rorschach trains

Tickets for travel to Rorschach along this route are available for purchase 6 months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

Making the most of your Lausanne to Rorschach travels

To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: Rorschach.

Frequently asked questions

What’s the distance from Lausanne to Rorschach by train?

The train route from Lausanne to Rorschach covers 243 kilometres.

What’s the cost of a train ticket from Lausanne to Rorschach?

The cheapest tickets for this route start at £111.51. When booked 30 days ahead, prices are typically . Tickets booked 7 days in advance typically cost .

When can I start booking my Lausanne to Rorschach train tickets?

You can purchase tickets for this route 6 months in advance.

What’s the travel time from Lausanne to Rorschach by train?

The fastest journey time is 3 hours and 39 minutes.