Train from Bourg-en-Bresse to Altdorf

🇫🇷 Bourg-en-Bresse → 🇨🇭 Altdorf

Straight-line Distance

272 km

ENE (72.7°)

Rail Distance

~354 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~1h 26m

High_Speed

CO2 Saved vs Flight

91.3%

63.1 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

High_Speed

CO2 Emissions 6.0 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 69.2 kg

Taking the train saves 63.1 kg CO2 (91.3% less emissions)

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

🇫🇷

Origin

Bourg-en-Bresse
🇨🇭

Destination

Altdorf

Journey Tips

Travel via Lyon and Geneva into Switzerland, then take SBB services through Lucerne or Zug to reach Altdorf in Canton Uri.

Scenic Highlight

Altdorf is William Tell country; arriving by rail past Lake Uri's northern shore delivers classic Swiss pastoral scenery.

Booking Tip

No direct trains exist; plan connections using the SBB journey planner from Geneva. Swiss Travel Pass covers the full Swiss portion.

Continue Your Journey

Continue from Altdorf

🇨🇭 Bellinzona 82 km 🇮🇹 Como San Giovanni 123 km 🇨🇭 Frutigen 81 km 🇨🇭 Göschenen 24 km 🇨🇭 Interlaken Ost 62 km

Also from Bourg-en-Bresse

🇨🇭 Aigle 135 km 🇨🇭 Basel SBB 234 km 🇨🇭 Bern Hbf 189 km 🇨🇭 Lausanne 114 km 🇨🇭 Martigny 144 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from Bourg-en-Bresse to Altdorf takes approximately 1h 26m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~354 km using a high_speed service.
The estimated rail distance from Bourg-en-Bresse to Altdorf is approximately 354 km (272 km straight-line). Rail routes are longer than straight-line distances because tracks follow terrain and connect intermediate cities.
Travelling by train from Bourg-en-Bresse to Altdorf emits approximately 6.0 kg of CO2, compared to 69.2 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 63.1 kg of CO2 — a 91.3% reduction in emissions.
The route from Bourg-en-Bresse to Altdorf 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 Bourg-en-Bresse and Altdorf.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27