Travelling from Lausanne to Nice by train

Want to know how to get from Lausanne to Nice by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Lausanne to Nice take around 7 hours and 10 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 317 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Lausanne is scheduled to depart at around  00:25. The last departure is usually at around 23:51 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Lausanne at around 00:16, with the last train leaving at around 23:55. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 43 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 13 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from US$97.00.

We think any time is a great time to visit Nice, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Nice.

Is there a direct train from Lausanne to Nice?

The journey between Lausanne and Nice usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Lausanne to Nice every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from Lausanne to Nice?

The Lausanne to Nice train travel takes about 7 hours and 10 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Lausanne to Nice train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Nice leaving Lausanne at around 00:25 and the last train leaving at around 23:51 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Lausanne at around 00:16, with the final departure at 23:55.