Train from Bourg-en-Bresse to Martigny

🇫🇷 Bourg-en-Bresse → 🇨🇭 Martigny

Straight-line Distance

144 km

E (93.5°)

Rail Distance

~187 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~50m

High_Speed

CO2 Saved vs Flight

91.3%

33.4 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

High_Speed

CO2 Emissions 3.2 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 36.5 kg

Taking the train saves 33.4 kg CO2 (91.3% less emissions)

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

🇫🇷

Origin

Bourg-en-Bresse
🇨🇭

Destination

Martigny

Journey Tips

SNCF and SBB connect Bourg-en-Bresse to Martigny via Geneva or Lausanne in about two hours total. Martigny is the gateway to Verbier ski resort and the Grand St Bernard Pass into Italy. Bring a passport or EU ID for the French-Swiss border.

Scenic Highlight

After the Swiss border the train follows Lake Geneva and the Lavaux vineyards before entering the Rhône Valley, with the Dents du Midi forming a dramatic alpine backdrop as you approach Martigny.

Booking Tip

Book separately via sncf-connect.com and sbb.ch, or use Rail Europe for combined cross-border fares; the Swiss Travel Pass covers the Swiss segment from Geneva or Lausanne.

Continue Your Journey

Continue from Martigny

🇨🇭 Aigle 25 km 🇨🇭 Bern Hbf 98 km 🇨🇭 Lausanne 57 km 🇮🇹 Milan 179 km 🇨🇭 Neuchâtel 100 km

Also from Bourg-en-Bresse

🇨🇭 Aigle 135 km 🇨🇭 Basel SBB 234 km 🇨🇭 Bern Hbf 189 km 🇨🇭 Lausanne 114 km 🇮🇹 Milan 319 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from Bourg-en-Bresse to Martigny takes approximately 50m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~187 km using a high_speed service.
The estimated rail distance from Bourg-en-Bresse to Martigny is approximately 187 km (144 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 Martigny emits approximately 3.2 kg of CO2, compared to 36.5 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 33.4 kg of CO2 — a 91.3% reduction in emissions.
The route from Bourg-en-Bresse 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 Bourg-en-Bresse and Martigny.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27