Train from Bellegarde-sur-Valserine to Bourg-en-Bresse

🇫🇷 Bellegarde-sur-Valserine → 🇫🇷 Bourg-en-Bresse

Straight-line Distance

48 km

WNW (282.4°)

Rail Distance

~62 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~56m

Regional

CO2 Saved vs Flight

79.0%

9.6 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

Regional

CO2 Emissions 2.5 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 12.1 kg

Taking the train saves 9.6 kg CO2 (79.0% less emissions)

Route Information

High-Speed Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

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Origin

Bellegarde-sur-Valserine
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Destination

Bourg-en-Bresse

Journey Tips

SNCF TER services run frequently between Bellegarde-sur-Valserine and Bourg-en-Bresse through the Ain département; journey time is around 1 hour.

Scenic Highlight

The Ain gorges and the flat Bresse plateau are two contrasting landscapes encountered on this short but varied regional journey.

Booking Tip

TER tickets on this regional route are inexpensive and can be bought at the station on the day; no advance reservation is needed.

Continue Your Journey

Continue from Bourg-en-Bresse

🇨🇭 Aigle 135 km 🇨🇭 Basel SBB 234 km 🇨🇭 Bern Hbf 189 km 🇨🇭 Lausanne 114 km 🇨🇭 Martigny 144 km

Also from Bellegarde-sur-Valserine

🇨🇭 Bern Hbf 155 km 🇨🇭 Zürich HB 250 km 🇨🇭 Sion 119 km 🇨🇭 Sierre/Siders 133 km 🇮🇹 Milan 271 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from Bellegarde-sur-Valserine to Bourg-en-Bresse takes approximately 56m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~62 km using a regional service.
The estimated rail distance from Bellegarde-sur-Valserine to Bourg-en-Bresse is approximately 62 km (48 km straight-line). Rail routes are longer than straight-line distances because tracks follow terrain and connect intermediate cities.
Travelling by train from Bellegarde-sur-Valserine to Bourg-en-Bresse emits approximately 2.5 kg of CO2, compared to 12.1 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 9.6 kg of CO2 — a 79.0% reduction in emissions.
The route from Bellegarde-sur-Valserine to Bourg-en-Bresse typically requires at least one transfer. Check operator timetables for the most direct connection available.
Check regional and national rail operator websites for services between Bellegarde-sur-Valserine and Bourg-en-Bresse.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27