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Train vs Flight: Montauban Ville Bourbon to Aachen Hbf

🇫🇷 Montauban Ville Bourbon → 🇩🇪 Aachen Hbf · 831 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 1h 2m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Montauban Ville Bourbon to Aachen Hbf, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 178 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	4h 1m	59m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	4h 31m +30 min at station	3h 29m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	34,1 kg	211,9 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€66	~€100
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 177,8 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 34,1 kg CO2 · Flight: 211,9 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

34,1 kg

Flight

211,9 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 4h 1m

Total door-to-door 4h 31m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 59m

Total door-to-door 3h 29m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Montauban Ville Bourbon to Aachen Hbf?

Flight is faster from Montauban Ville Bourbon to Aachen Hbf, taking 3h 29m door-to-door versus 4h 31m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Montauban Ville Bourbon–Aachen Hbf train vs flight produce?

For the Montauban Ville Bourbon to Aachen Hbf route (831 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 34,1 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 211,9 kg. Taking the train saves 177,8 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 Montauban Ville Bourbon to Aachen Hbf?

Door-to-door travel time from Montauban Ville Bourbon to Aachen Hbf:

Train: 4h 31m total (4h 1m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 3h 29m total (59m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Montauban Ville Bourbon to Aachen Hbf train worth it vs flying?

How far is Montauban Ville Bourbon from Aachen Hbf?

The straight-line distance from Montauban Ville Bourbon to Aachen Hbf is 831 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.