The Lausanne train station is the busiest train station in the canton of Vaud with over 650 trains per day. The station is a key stop along the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) network, linking Lausanne to other Swiss cities like Zurich, Bern, and Geneva, as well as to destinations in France and Italy via high-speed trains like the TGV Lyria and EuroCity services.
The first train station in Lausanne was inaugurated in 1856. The station quickly grew in importance, especially after the opening of the Simplon Tunnel in May 1906, which facilitated international travel and commerce. In 1908, an architectural competition was held for the design of a new station building, which was won by the firms Monod & Laverrière and Taillens & Dubois. Construction of the new station took place between 1911 and 1916.
Gare de Lausanne - facade at night
Gare de Lausanne - tracks
The building’s exterior features symmetrical wings and detailed stone carvings, including elements that represent the industrial and technological advancements of the period. The station’s centerpiece is its main hall, which is characterized by high ceilings, large windows and elegant stonework.
Gare de Lausanne - main hall
As part of ongoing efforts to modernize and meet increasing passenger demand, the station is currently being expanded.
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