Train from Bordeaux St-Jean to Milan

🇫🇷 Bordeaux St-Jean → 🇮🇹 Milan

Straight-line Distance

768 km

E (81.1°)

Rail Distance

~998 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~3h 44m

High_Speed

CO2 Saved vs Flight

91.3%

178.0 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

High_Speed

CO2 Emissions 17.0 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 195.0 kg

Taking the train saves 178.0 kg CO2 (91.3% less emissions)

Route Information

High-Speed Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

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Origin

Bordeaux St-Jean

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Destination

Milan

Journey Tips

Bordeaux to Milan is a long journey of around eight to nine hours, routing via Lyon Part-Dieu and then through the Mont Cenis corridor or via Zürich. SNCF TGV covers the Bordeaux-Lyon leg and Trenitalia or SBB handle onward services. An overnight option can save time if available.

Scenic Highlight

The TGV section from Bordeaux through the Dordogne and Massif Central foothills to Lyon traverses the verdant Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, with river valleys and gorges visible at speed.

Booking Tip

Book the Bordeaux-Lyon TGV segment as early as possible via SNCF.com; Prems fares can be very cheap but sell out quickly, and the Lyon-Milan segment should be booked simultaneously to avoid misconnections.

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Continue Your Journey

Continue from Milan

🇨🇭 Aigle 196 km 🇨🇭 Sion 165 km 🇨🇭 Sierre/Siders 157 km 🇨🇭 Disentis/Muster 138 km 🇨🇭 Andermatt 136 km

Also from Bordeaux St-Jean

🇨🇭 Zürich HB 756 km 🇨🇭 Sion 636 km 🇨🇭 Sierre/Siders 650 km 🇨🇭 Neuchâtel 628 km 🇨🇭 Lausanne 589 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from Bordeaux St-Jean to Milan takes approximately 3h 44m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~998 km using a high_speed service.

The estimated rail distance from Bordeaux St-Jean to Milan is approximately 998 km (768 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 Milan emits approximately 17.0 kg of CO2, compared to 195.0 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 178.0 kg of CO2 — a 91.3% reduction in emissions.

The route from Bordeaux St-Jean to Milan 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 Milan.