Train from Bourg-en-Bresse to Brunnen

🇫🇷 Bourg-en-Bresse → 🇨🇭 Brunnen

Straight-line Distance

274 km

ENE (69.9°)

Rail Distance

~356 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~1h 26m

High_Speed

CO2 Saved vs Flight

91.3%

63.5 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

High_Speed

CO2 Emissions 6.1 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 69.6 kg

Taking the train saves 63.5 kg CO2 (91.3% less emissions)

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

🇫🇷

Origin

Bourg-en-Bresse
🇨🇭

Destination

Brunnen

Journey Tips

Travel via Geneva into Switzerland, then SBB services via Lucerne reach Brunnen on the shores of Lake Uri. Allow around 5 hours total.

Scenic Highlight

Brunnen occupies a spectacular position at the junction of Lakes Uri and Lucerne, with the Mythen peaks rising sharply behind the station.

Booking Tip

Swiss Travel Pass covers Brunnen from the border; a boat connection across the lake is included in the pass if you wish to continue by water.

Continue Your Journey

Continue from Brunnen

🇨🇭 Altdorf 14 km 🇨🇭 Andermatt 40 km 🇨🇭 Disentis/Muster 38 km 🇨🇭 Thusis 71 km 🇨🇭 Visp 96 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 Brunnen takes approximately 1h 26m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~356 km using a high_speed service.
The estimated rail distance from Bourg-en-Bresse to Brunnen is approximately 356 km (274 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 Brunnen emits approximately 6.1 kg of CO2, compared to 69.6 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 63.5 kg of CO2 — a 91.3% reduction in emissions.
The route from Bourg-en-Bresse to Brunnen 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 Brunnen.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27