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Train vs Flight: Angers St-Laud to Avignon Centre

Q: Is train or flight faster from Angers St-Laud to Avignon Centre?

Train and flight are similar in door-to-door travel time from Angers St-Laud to Avignon Centre. The train takes 3h 19m and the flight takes 3h 11m door-to-door. The train is the greener choice, saving 84% CO2.

🇫🇷 Angers St-Laud → 🇫🇷 Avignon Centre · 571 km

Verdict

Train and flight are similar in door-to-door time, but the train produces 84% less CO2.

On this medium-haul route from Angers St-Laud to Avignon Centre, the train is competitive with flying when you factor in airport overhead. You also save 122 kg of CO2 — equivalent to 84% fewer emissions. For travellers who value comfort, city-centre arrivals, and sustainability, train is recommended.

Comparison

	Train	Flight
Journey time	2h 49m	41m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	3h 19m +30 min at station	3h 11m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	23.4 kg	145.6 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€46	~€69
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 122.2 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 23.4 kg CO2 · Flight: 145.6 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

23.4 kg

Flight

145.6 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 2h 49m

Total door-to-door 3h 19m

Flight

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 41m

Total door-to-door 3h 11m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Angers St-Laud to Avignon Centre?

Train and flight are very similar in door-to-door time from Angers St-Laud to Avignon Centre. The train takes 3h 19m and the flight takes 3h 11m. The train is the greener choice, saving 84% CO2.

How much CO2 does the Angers St-Laud–Avignon Centre train vs flight produce?

For the Angers St-Laud to Avignon Centre route (571 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 23.4 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 145.6 kg. Taking the train saves 122.2 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 Angers St-Laud to Avignon Centre?

Door-to-door travel time from Angers St-Laud to Avignon Centre:

Train: 3h 19m total (2h 49m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 3h 11m total (41m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Angers St-Laud to Avignon Centre train worth it vs flying?

How far is Angers St-Laud from Avignon Centre?

The straight-line distance from Angers St-Laud to Avignon Centre is 571 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.