Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Bourg-en-Bresse

🇫🇷 Toulouse Matabiau → 🇫🇷 Bourg-en-Bresse

Straight-line Distance

413 km

NE (44.5°)

Rail Distance

~537 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~2h 5m

High_Speed

CO2 Saved vs Flight

91.3%

95.8 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

High_Speed

CO2 Emissions 9.1 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 104.9 kg

Taking the train saves 95.8 kg CO2 (91.3% less emissions)

Route Information

High-Speed Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

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Origin

Toulouse Matabiau
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Destination

Bourg-en-Bresse

Journey Tips

A long but fully SNCF-operated journey from Toulouse Matabiau to Bourg-en-Bresse, typically requiring a change at Lyon Part-Dieu. The total journey is around 4.5 hours.

Scenic Highlight

The Rhône valley between Valence and Lyon, flanked by vineyards and ancient hilltop villages, is one of France's most historically and scenically rich rail corridors.

Booking Tip

Book Toulouse–Lyon and Lyon–Bourg-en-Bresse as a combined SNCF ticket for the best fare. Intercité and TGV options are both available on the Toulouse–Lyon leg.

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 Toulouse Matabiau

🇨🇭 Sierre/Siders 563 km 🇨🇭 Zürich HB 693 km 🇨🇭 Neuchâtel 570 km 🇨🇭 Sion 548 km 🇨🇭 Martigny 523 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from Toulouse Matabiau to Bourg-en-Bresse takes approximately 2h 5m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~537 km using a high_speed service.
The estimated rail distance from Toulouse Matabiau to Bourg-en-Bresse is approximately 537 km (413 km straight-line). Rail routes are longer than straight-line distances because tracks follow terrain and connect intermediate cities.
Travelling by train from Toulouse Matabiau to Bourg-en-Bresse emits approximately 9.1 kg of CO2, compared to 104.9 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 95.8 kg of CO2 — a 91.3% reduction in emissions.
The route from Toulouse Matabiau 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 Toulouse Matabiau and Bourg-en-Bresse.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27