Train from Lyon Part-Dieu to Martigny

🇫🇷 Lyon Part-Dieu → 🇨🇭 Martigny

Straight-line Distance

176 km

ENE (76.6°)

Rail Distance

~229 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~59m

High_Speed

CO2 Saved vs Flight

91.3%

40.9 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

High_Speed

CO2 Emissions 3.9 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 44.7 kg

Taking the train saves 40.9 kg CO2 (91.3% less emissions)

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

Journey Tips

TGV Lyria services connect Lyon with Martigny via Geneva or Lausanne, making this a comfortable and fast cross-border journey into the Swiss Valais. Lyon Part-Dieu has excellent onward connections across France. Carry your passport or EU ID for the France-Switzerland border.

Scenic Highlight

The Lake Geneva shore between Geneva and Martigny offers beautiful vistas of the lake backed by the Savoy Alps on the French side and the Valais mountains rising directly from the water on the Swiss side.

Booking Tip

Book via Lyria.com or SNCF Connect for the French-Swiss leg; SBB.ch may also offer through-ticketing. Advance booking of three to four weeks is advisable for the best Lyria fares.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from Lyon Part-Dieu to Martigny takes approximately 59m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~229 km using a high_speed service.
The estimated rail distance from Lyon Part-Dieu to Martigny is approximately 229 km (176 km straight-line). Rail routes are longer than straight-line distances because tracks follow terrain and connect intermediate cities.
Travelling by train from Lyon Part-Dieu to Martigny emits approximately 3.9 kg of CO2, compared to 44.7 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 40.9 kg of CO2 — a 91.3% reduction in emissions.
The route from Lyon Part-Dieu 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 Lyon Part-Dieu and Martigny.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27