Train from Valence Ville to Lausanne

🇫🇷 Valence Ville → 🇨🇭 Lausanne

Straight-line Distance

222 km

NE (36.7°)

Rail Distance

~289 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~1h 12m

High_Speed

CO2 Saved vs Flight

91.3%

51.6 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

High_Speed

CO2 Emissions 4.9 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 56.5 kg

Taking the train saves 51.6 kg CO2 (91.3% less emissions)

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

🇫🇷

Origin

Valence Ville
🇨🇭

Destination

Lausanne

Journey Tips

TGV Lyria connects the Drome region near Valence with Lausanne via Lyon. Valence is a pleasant Rhone river city known as the gateway to Provence. A valid passport or EU ID is required at the French-Swiss border.

Scenic Highlight

The broad Rhone Valley north of Valence, with orchards and the distant mountains of the Vercors plateau to the east, frames the northward journey toward Lyon.

Booking Tip

Book TGV Lyria tickets via Lyria.com or SNCF Connect; boarding a direct TGV from Lyon Part-Dieu after a TER from Valence typically yields the best timing and fares.

Continue Your Journey

Continue from Lausanne

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

Also from Valence Ville

🇨🇭 Sierre/Siders 255 km 🇨🇭 Zürich HB 391 km 🇨🇭 Neuchâtel 279 km 🇨🇭 Sion 240 km 🇨🇭 Martigny 215 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from Valence Ville to Lausanne takes approximately 1h 12m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~289 km using a high_speed service.
The estimated rail distance from Valence Ville to Lausanne is approximately 289 km (222 km straight-line). Rail routes are longer than straight-line distances because tracks follow terrain and connect intermediate cities.
Travelling by train from Valence Ville to Lausanne emits approximately 4.9 kg of CO2, compared to 56.5 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 51.6 kg of CO2 — a 91.3% reduction in emissions.
The route from Valence Ville 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 Valence Ville and Lausanne.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27