Train from Mâcon Ville to Lausanne

🇫🇷 Mâcon Ville → 🇨🇭 Lausanne

Straight-line Distance

140 km

E (79.6°)

Rail Distance

~182 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~49m

High_Speed

CO2 Saved vs Flight

91.3%

32.5 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

High_Speed

CO2 Emissions 3.1 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 35.6 kg

Taking the train saves 32.5 kg CO2 (91.3% less emissions)

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

Journey Tips

This France-Switzerland service links the Burgundy wine town of Macon with Lausanne on Lake Geneva, typically via a TGV Lyria connection at Geneva or Lyon. Swiss Travel Pass covers travel from Geneva onward.

Scenic Highlight

The rolling Burgundy countryside around Macon, with limestone hills, vineyards, and the distinctive Roche de Solutre visible from the train, is a classic French landscape.

Booking Tip

Book via SNCF Connect or Lyria.com; combining a TER from Macon to Lyon with a TGV Lyria to Lausanne may offer more flexibility and better pricing.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from Mâcon Ville to Lausanne takes approximately 49m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~182 km using a high_speed service.
The estimated rail distance from Mâcon Ville to Lausanne is approximately 182 km (140 km straight-line). Rail routes are longer than straight-line distances because tracks follow terrain and connect intermediate cities.
Travelling by train from Mâcon Ville to Lausanne emits approximately 3.1 kg of CO2, compared to 35.6 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 32.5 kg of CO2 — a 91.3% reduction in emissions.
The route from Mâcon Ville to Lausanne 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 Mâcon Ville and Lausanne.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27