Train from Montpellier St-Roch to Lausanne

🇫🇷 Montpellier St-Roch → 🇨🇭 Lausanne

Straight-line Distance

389 km

NNE (32.7°)

Rail Distance

~506 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~1h 58m

High_Speed

CO2 Saved vs Flight

91.3%

90.3 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

High_Speed

CO2 Emissions 8.6 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 98.9 kg

Taking the train saves 90.3 kg CO2 (91.3% less emissions)

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

🇫🇷

Origin

Montpellier St-Roch
🇨🇭

Destination

Lausanne

Journey Tips

TGV Lyria connects Montpellier with Lausanne via Lyon on this Mediterranean-to-Alps service. The route traverses the Languedoc coast, Rhone Valley, and the French-Swiss border. A valid passport or EU ID is required.

Scenic Highlight

The Languedoc coastal plain west of Nimes, with pink flamingos in the Camargue wetlands and glimpses of the Mediterranean, provides a vivid southern French landscape before the train turns north.

Booking Tip

Book TGV Lyria tickets via Lyria.com or SNCF Connect; travel from Montpellier often boards a TGV at Lyon Part-Dieu, so check connection times carefully when booking.

Continue Your Journey

Continue from Lausanne

🇨🇭 Aigle 34 km 🇨🇭 Bern Hbf 78 km 🇮🇹 Milan 230 km 🇨🇭 Neuchâtel 58 km 🇨🇭 Sion 65 km

Also from Montpellier St-Roch

🇨🇭 Sierre/Siders 415 km 🇨🇭 Zürich HB 555 km 🇨🇭 Neuchâtel 446 km 🇨🇭 Sion 400 km 🇨🇭 Martigny 375 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from Montpellier St-Roch to Lausanne takes approximately 1h 58m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~506 km using a high_speed service.
The estimated rail distance from Montpellier St-Roch to Lausanne is approximately 506 km (389 km straight-line). Rail routes are longer than straight-line distances because tracks follow terrain and connect intermediate cities.
Travelling by train from Montpellier St-Roch to Lausanne emits approximately 8.6 kg of CO2, compared to 98.9 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 90.3 kg of CO2 — a 91.3% reduction in emissions.
The route from Montpellier St-Roch 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 Montpellier St-Roch and Lausanne.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27