Train from Bellegarde-sur-Valserine to Lausanne

🇫🇷 Bellegarde-sur-Valserine → 🇨🇭 Lausanne

Straight-line Distance

77 km

NE (53.5°)

Rail Distance

~100 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~1h 25m

Regional

CO2 Saved vs Flight

79.0%

15.4 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

Regional

CO2 Emissions 4.1 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 19.5 kg

Taking the train saves 15.4 kg CO2 (79.0% less emissions)

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

🇫🇷

Origin

Bellegarde-sur-Valserine
🇨🇭

Destination

Lausanne

Journey Tips

Bellegarde-sur-Valserine to Lausanne is a short cross-border journey of around 1 hour on TGV Lyria or regional trains via Geneva. It is a common route for commuters and day visitors.

Scenic Highlight

The brief ride traverses the Jura piedmont and crosses the French-Swiss border, with Lake Geneva and the Savoy Alps quickly coming into view as the train pulls into Lausanne.

Booking Tip

TGV Lyria services require advance booking on SNCF Connect or the Lyria website. Regional trains are cheaper and available without reservation, though journey times are slightly longer.

Continue Your Journey

Continue from Lausanne

🇨🇭 Aigle 34 km 🇨🇭 Bern Hbf 78 km 🇮🇹 Milan 230 km 🇨🇭 Neuchâtel 58 km 🇨🇭 Sion 65 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 Lausanne takes approximately 1h 25m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~100 km using a regional service.
The estimated rail distance from Bellegarde-sur-Valserine to Lausanne is approximately 100 km (77 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 Lausanne emits approximately 4.1 kg of CO2, compared to 19.5 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 15.4 kg of CO2 — a 79.0% reduction in emissions.
The route from Bellegarde-sur-Valserine to Lausanne 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 Lausanne.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27