Train from Bordeaux St-Jean to Lausanne

🇫🇷 Bordeaux St-Jean → 🇨🇭 Lausanne

Straight-line Distance

589 km

ENE (68.8°)

Rail Distance

~766 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~2h 54m

High_Speed

CO2 Saved vs Flight

91.3%

136.6 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

High_Speed

CO2 Emissions 13.0 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 149.7 kg

Taking the train saves 136.6 kg CO2 (91.3% less emissions)

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

🇫🇷

Origin

Bordeaux St-Jean
🇨🇭

Destination

Lausanne

Journey Tips

Bordeaux to Lausanne is a long TGV journey of around 6 hours via Paris Gare de Lyon, requiring a connection in Paris. Both the Atlantic and Alpine legs are served by high-speed TGV trains.

Scenic Highlight

The route crosses France from Atlantic coast to Alpine foothills, with the great plains of the Loire basin giving way to Burgundy vineyards before the Jura signals your arrival in Switzerland.

Booking Tip

Book both Paris connections on SNCF Connect. Allow at least 45 minutes for the Paris inter-station transfer; Bordeaux-Paris is covered by SNCF and Paris-Lausanne by TGV Lyria.

Continue Your Journey

Continue from Lausanne

🇨🇭 Aigle 34 km 🇨🇭 Bern Hbf 78 km 🇮🇹 Milan 230 km 🇨🇭 Neuchâtel 58 km 🇨🇭 Sion 65 km

Also from Bordeaux St-Jean

🇨🇭 Zürich HB 756 km 🇨🇭 Sion 636 km 🇨🇭 Sierre/Siders 650 km 🇮🇹 Milan 768 km 🇨🇭 Neuchâtel 628 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from Bordeaux St-Jean to Lausanne takes approximately 2h 54m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~766 km using a high_speed service.
The estimated rail distance from Bordeaux St-Jean to Lausanne is approximately 766 km (589 km straight-line). Rail routes are longer than straight-line distances because tracks follow terrain and connect intermediate cities.
Travelling by train from Bordeaux St-Jean to Lausanne emits approximately 13.0 kg of CO2, compared to 149.7 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 136.6 kg of CO2 — a 91.3% reduction in emissions.
The route from Bordeaux St-Jean 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 Bordeaux St-Jean and Lausanne.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27