Train from Bordeaux St-Jean to Martigny

🇫🇷 Bordeaux St-Jean → 🇨🇭 Martigny

Straight-line Distance

612 km

ENE (73.9°)

Rail Distance

~796 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~3h 1m

High_Speed

CO2 Saved vs Flight

91.3%

142.0 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

High_Speed

CO2 Emissions 13.5 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 155.5 kg

Taking the train saves 142.0 kg CO2 (91.3% less emissions)

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

🇫🇷

Origin

Bordeaux St-Jean
🇨🇭

Destination

Martigny

Journey Tips

This long-distance France-Switzerland journey connects Bordeaux with Martigny, typically via a TGV to Paris and then TGV Lyria to Geneva or Lausanne. Bordeaux St-Jean is a magnificent 19th-century station gateway to France's most celebrated wine region.

Scenic Highlight

The descent into the Rhone Valley approaching Geneva reveals the dramatic mountain amphitheatre of Mont Blanc and the Alps for the first time, a stunning reward after the long journey from the Atlantic.

Booking Tip

Book the Bordeaux-Paris TGV via SNCF Connect and the TGV Lyria via Lyria.com; book all segments at least four weeks ahead for best fares on this long international itinerary.

Continue Your Journey

Continue from Martigny

🇨🇭 Aigle 25 km 🇨🇭 Bern Hbf 98 km 🇨🇭 Lausanne 57 km 🇮🇹 Milan 179 km 🇨🇭 Neuchâtel 100 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 Martigny takes approximately 3h 1m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~796 km using a high_speed service.
The estimated rail distance from Bordeaux St-Jean to Martigny is approximately 796 km (612 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 Martigny emits approximately 13.5 kg of CO2, compared to 155.5 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 142.0 kg of CO2 — a 91.3% reduction in emissions.
The route from Bordeaux St-Jean to Martigny 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 Martigny.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27