Train from Marseille St-Charles to Bourg-en-Bresse

🇫🇷 Marseille St-Charles → 🇫🇷 Bourg-en-Bresse

Straight-line Distance

322 km

N (357.7°)

Rail Distance

~419 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~1h 40m

High_Speed

CO2 Saved vs Flight

91.3%

74.7 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

High_Speed

CO2 Emissions 7.1 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 81.9 kg

Taking the train saves 74.7 kg CO2 (91.3% less emissions)

Route Information

High-Speed Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

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Origin

Marseille St-Charles
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Destination

Bourg-en-Bresse

Journey Tips

SNCF TGV runs Marseille St-Charles to Lyon Part-Dieu in around 1 hour 40 minutes; take a TER north to Bourg-en-Bresse for the final 45-minute leg.

Scenic Highlight

Northbound from Marseille, TGVs climb through the Aix-en-Provence basin before diving into tunnels beneath the Luberon plateau, emerging into the Rhône valley.

Booking Tip

Marseille–Lyon TGV Prem's fares start at €19 booked early; the Lyon–Bourg TER connection is a flat-rate regional ticket available on the day.

Continue Your Journey

Continue from Bourg-en-Bresse

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

Also from Marseille St-Charles

🇨🇭 Sierre/Siders 373 km 🇨🇭 Zürich HB 516 km 🇨🇭 Neuchâtel 428 km 🇨🇭 Sion 361 km 🇨🇭 Martigny 339 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from Marseille St-Charles to Bourg-en-Bresse takes approximately 1h 40m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~419 km using a high_speed service.
The estimated rail distance from Marseille St-Charles to Bourg-en-Bresse is approximately 419 km (322 km straight-line). Rail routes are longer than straight-line distances because tracks follow terrain and connect intermediate cities.
Travelling by train from Marseille St-Charles to Bourg-en-Bresse emits approximately 7.1 kg of CO2, compared to 81.9 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 74.7 kg of CO2 — a 91.3% reduction in emissions.
The route from Marseille St-Charles to Bourg-en-Bresse 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 Marseille St-Charles and Bourg-en-Bresse.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27