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Train vs Flight: Aéroport Paris Roissy Charles de Gaulle CDG T2 to Mendrisio

🇫🇷 Aéroport Paris Roissy Charles de Gaulle CDG T2 → 🇨🇭 Mendrisio · 594 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 2h 18m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Aéroport Paris Roissy Charles de Gaulle CDG T2 to Mendrisio, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 127 kg of CO2 per passenger. If your schedule allows extra travel time, the train offers a comfortable, eco-friendly journey.

Comparison

	Train	Flight ✓
Journey time	5h	42m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	5h 30m +30 min at station	3h 12m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	24,4 kg	151,5 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€48	~€71
City centre arrival	Central station	Airport (outside city)

* Price and CO2 figures are rough average estimates. Actual values vary by booking class, date, operator, and energy mix. Journey times are based on existing route data or standard speed assumptions.

CO2 Savings

Save 127,1 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 24,4 kg CO2 · Flight: 151,5 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

24,4 kg

Flight

151,5 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 5h

Total door-to-door 5h 30m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 42m

Total door-to-door 3h 12m

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Aéroport Paris Roissy Charles de Gaulle CDG T2 → Mendrisio · full route details

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Aéroport Paris Roissy Charles de Gaulle CDG T2 to Mendrisio?

Flight is faster from Aéroport Paris Roissy Charles de Gaulle CDG T2 to Mendrisio, taking 3h 12m door-to-door versus 5h 30m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Aéroport Paris Roissy Charles de Gaulle CDG T2–Mendrisio train vs flight produce?

For the Aéroport Paris Roissy Charles de Gaulle CDG T2 to Mendrisio route (594 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 24,4 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 151,5 kg. Taking the train saves 127,1 kg of CO2 — a 84% reduction. These are average estimates based on European averages (train: 41g CO2/km, flight: 255g CO2/km including radiative forcing).

What is the door-to-door travel time for train vs flight Aéroport Paris Roissy Charles de Gaulle CDG T2 to Mendrisio?

Door-to-door travel time from Aéroport Paris Roissy Charles de Gaulle CDG T2 to Mendrisio:

Train: 5h 30m total (5h journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 3h 12m total (42m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Aéroport Paris Roissy Charles de Gaulle CDG T2 to Mendrisio train worth it vs flying?

How far is Aéroport Paris Roissy Charles de Gaulle CDG T2 from Mendrisio?

The straight-line distance from Aéroport Paris Roissy Charles de Gaulle CDG T2 to Mendrisio is 594 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.