Train from Marseille St-Charles to Lausanne

🇫🇷 Marseille St-Charles → 🇨🇭 Lausanne

Straight-line Distance

371 km

NNE (14.9°)

Rail Distance

~482 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~1h 53m

High_Speed

CO2 Saved vs Flight

91.3%

86.0 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

High_Speed

CO2 Emissions 8.2 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 94.2 kg

Taking the train saves 86.0 kg CO2 (91.3% less emissions)

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

🇫🇷

Origin

Marseille St-Charles
🇨🇭

Destination

Lausanne

Journey Tips

TGV Lyria operates this France-Switzerland service connecting Marseille with Lake Geneva via the Rhone Valley. A valid passport or EU ID is required at the French-Swiss border. Book via SNCF Connect or SBB for through-ticketing.

Scenic Highlight

The Rhone Valley north of Avignon, flanked by lavender fields and vineyard terraces, offers classic Provence scenery before the train turns eastward toward the Swiss border.

Booking Tip

Book TGV Lyria tickets via Lyria.com or SBB.ch at least four weeks ahead; advance fares are significantly cheaper than walk-up prices on this popular international route.

Continue Your Journey

Continue from Lausanne

🇨🇭 Aigle 34 km 🇨🇭 Bern Hbf 78 km 🇮🇹 Milan 230 km 🇨🇭 Neuchâtel 58 km 🇨🇭 Sion 65 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 Lausanne takes approximately 1h 53m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~482 km using a high_speed service.
The estimated rail distance from Marseille St-Charles to Lausanne is approximately 482 km (371 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 Lausanne emits approximately 8.2 kg of CO2, compared to 94.2 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 86.0 kg of CO2 — a 91.3% reduction in emissions.
The route from Marseille St-Charles 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 Marseille St-Charles and Lausanne.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27