Compare Medium Haul

Train vs Flight: Angers St-Laud to Lausanne

🇫🇷 Angers St-Laud → 🇨🇭 Lausanne · 555 km

Verdict

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

On this medium-haul route from Angers St-Laud to Lausanne, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 119 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 41m 40m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

5h 11m

+30 min at station

3h 10m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

22.8 kg 141.5 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€44 ~€67
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 118.7 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 22.8 kg CO2 · Flight: 141.5 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
22.8 kg
Flight
141.5 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 4h 41m
Total door-to-door 5h 11m

Flight

Faster door-to-door
Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 40m
Total door-to-door 3h 10m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Angers St-Laud to Lausanne?
Flight is faster from Angers St-Laud to Lausanne, taking 3h 10m door-to-door versus 5h 11m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.
How much CO2 does the Angers St-Laud–Lausanne train vs flight produce?
For the Angers St-Laud to Lausanne route (555 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 22.8 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 141.5 kg. Taking the train saves 118.7 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 Lausanne?
Door-to-door travel time from Angers St-Laud to Lausanne:
  • Train: 5h 11m total (4h 41m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 3h 10m total (40m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the Angers St-Laud to Lausanne train worth it vs flying?
On this medium-haul route from Angers St-Laud to Lausanne, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 119 kg of CO2 per passenger. If your schedule allows extra travel time, the train offers a comfortable, eco-friendly journey.
How far is Angers St-Laud from Lausanne?
The straight-line distance from Angers St-Laud to Lausanne is 555 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27