Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Zürich HB

🇫🇷 Toulouse Matabiau → 🇨🇭 Zürich HB

Straight-line Distance

693 km

NE (50.3°)

Rail Distance

~901 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~3h 23m

High_Speed

CO2 Saved vs Flight

91.3%

160.7 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

High_Speed

CO2 Emissions 15.3 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 176.0 kg

Taking the train saves 160.7 kg CO2 (91.3% less emissions)

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

🇫🇷

Origin

Toulouse Matabiau
🇨🇭

Destination

Zürich HB

Journey Tips

This south France-to-Switzerland journey from Toulouse combines TGV services toward Lyon or Geneva with TGV Lyria or SBB connections to Zurich, traversing the Rhone corridor. The full journey takes around five to six hours with at least one change at Lyon or Geneva.

Scenic Highlight

The Rhone Valley corridor between Lyon and Geneva, with the Alps rising progressively on the eastern horizon and the river threading through gorges and broad agricultural plains, is one of France's most scenically varied rail sequences.

Booking Tip

Book TGV Toulouse-Lyon or Geneva via sncf-connect.com and the Swiss connection via sbb.ch or lyria.com; advance booking of at least three weeks is advisable for competitive fares on the French TGV segments.

Continue Your Journey

Continue from Zürich HB

🇨🇭 Aigle 168 km 🇨🇭 Bern Hbf 96 km 🇨🇭 Lausanne 174 km 🇮🇹 Milan 216 km 🇨🇭 Neuchâtel 128 km

Also from Toulouse Matabiau

🇨🇭 Sierre/Siders 563 km 🇨🇭 Neuchâtel 570 km 🇨🇭 Sion 548 km 🇨🇭 Martigny 523 km 🇮🇹 Milan 648 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from Toulouse Matabiau to Zürich HB takes approximately 3h 23m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~901 km using a high_speed service.
The estimated rail distance from Toulouse Matabiau to Zürich HB is approximately 901 km (693 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 Zürich HB emits approximately 15.3 kg of CO2, compared to 176.0 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 160.7 kg of CO2 — a 91.3% reduction in emissions.
The route from Toulouse Matabiau to Zürich HB 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 Zürich HB.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27