Piacenza to Lausanne by train

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Overview: trains from Piacenza to Lausanne

Find the key information for travelling by train from Piacenza to Lausanne, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:51 View journey
Last train 22:26 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 5hr 1m View journey
Distance (km) 289
Trains / day 10 View all
Cheapest journey US$93.47 View journey
Avg journey time 10hr 50m
Train operators 14

Travelling from Piacenza to Lausanne by train

Considering a train trip from Piacenza to Lausanne? This guide will walk you through everything — from the best routes to finding the cheapest train tickets — so you can enjoy a smooth, stress-free journey.

Train cost between Piacenza and Lausanne: point-to-point tickets

Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from US$93.47, then go to , if booked a month in advance, and , if booked 7 days in advance.

Cost of travel with European train passes

Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.

Whether you want to purchase a pass or a ticket, Rail Europe has you covered with the best deals and smoothest checkout.

Train times for travel between Piacenza and Lausanne

If you are taking the train from Piacenza to Lausanne, you will have 10 trains each day (with a departure every 1 hour and 17 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 06:07. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 22:26. On weekends, the first train departs at 05:51, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 22:26.

Average train travel time from Piacenza to Lausanne

The quickest time by train is 5 hours and 1 minute, travelling a total distance of 289 kilometres.

When do tickets go on sale between Piacenza and Lausanne?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Piacenza and Lausanne 5 and a half months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

Learn more about train travel from Piacenza to Lausanne

Refer to our help articles for more details and insights on train travel from Piacenza and beyond. Get ready for your visit with travel tips and inspiration in our Lausanne city guide.

FAQs about the train journey from Piacenza to Lausanne

Want to know more about your journey from Piacenza to Lausanne? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The trip from Piacenza to Lausanne covers a distance of 289 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.