Train from Bellegarde-sur-Valserine to Sierre/Siders

🇫🇷 Bellegarde-sur-Valserine → 🇨🇭 Sierre/Siders

Straight-line Distance

133 km

E (80.6°)

Rail Distance

~173 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~47m

High_Speed

CO2 Saved vs Flight

91.3%

30.9 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

High_Speed

CO2 Emissions 2.9 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 33.8 kg

Taking the train saves 30.9 kg CO2 (91.3% less emissions)

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

🇫🇷

Origin

Bellegarde-sur-Valserine
🇨🇭

Destination

Sierre/Siders

Journey Tips

TER regional trains from Bellegarde-sur-Valserine connect toward Geneva, with SBB services onward into the Valais via Lausanne. Bellegarde sits close to the Swiss border in the Ain department. Carry a valid passport or EU ID for the short border crossing into Switzerland.

Scenic Highlight

The dramatic Valserine gorge near Bellegarde, where the river has carved a spectacular limestone chasm through the Jura mountains, is a striking geological feature visible near the start of this journey.

Booking Tip

Purchase the French TER segment via SNCF Connect and SBB connections via sbb.ch; the proximity to Geneva makes this an easy border crossing with frequent onward Swiss connections.

Continue Your Journey

Continue from Sierre/Siders

🇨🇭 Brunnen 114 km 🇮🇹 Como San Giovanni 130 km 🇨🇭 Erstfeld 104 km 🇨🇭 Flüelen 107 km 🇨🇭 Frutigen 34 km

Also from Bellegarde-sur-Valserine

🇨🇭 Bern Hbf 155 km 🇨🇭 Zürich HB 250 km 🇨🇭 Sion 119 km 🇮🇹 Milan 271 km 🇨🇭 Neuchâtel 130 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from Bellegarde-sur-Valserine to Sierre/Siders takes approximately 47m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~173 km using a high_speed service.
The estimated rail distance from Bellegarde-sur-Valserine to Sierre/Siders is approximately 173 km (133 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 Sierre/Siders emits approximately 2.9 kg of CO2, compared to 33.8 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 30.9 kg of CO2 — a 91.3% reduction in emissions.
The route from Bellegarde-sur-Valserine to Sierre/Siders 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 Sierre/Siders.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27