Compare Short Haul (<500 km)

Train vs Flight: Aubenas to Renens VD

🇫🇷 Aubenas → 🇨🇭 Renens VD · 273 km

Verdict

Train wins door-to-door on this short route — airport overhead makes flying impractical.

For this short-haul route from Aubenas to Renens VD, train is the clear winner. Airport check-in, security, and boarding add over 2.5 hours to your journey. The train departs from the city centre and arrives directly in the heart of Renens VD, saving 58 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Comparison

Train
Flight
Journey time 2h 23m 20m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

2h 53m

+30 min at station

2h 50m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

11.2 kg 69.6 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€22 ~€33
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 58.4 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 11.2 kg CO2 · Flight: 69.6 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
11.2 kg
Flight
69.6 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Faster door-to-door
Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 2h 23m
Total door-to-door 2h 53m

Flight

Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 20m
Total door-to-door 2h 50m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Aubenas to Renens VD?
Train is faster door-to-door from Aubenas to Renens VD. The train takes 2h 53m door-to-door (including 2h 23m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 2h 50m (20m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead).
How much CO2 does the Aubenas–Renens VD train vs flight produce?
For the Aubenas to Renens VD route (273 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 11.2 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 69.6 kg. Taking the train saves 58.4 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 Aubenas to Renens VD?
Door-to-door travel time from Aubenas to Renens VD:
  • Train: 2h 53m total (2h 23m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 2h 50m total (20m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the Aubenas to Renens VD train worth it vs flying?
For this short-haul route from Aubenas to Renens VD, train is the clear winner. Airport check-in, security, and boarding add over 2.5 hours to your journey. The train departs from the city centre and arrives directly in the heart of Renens VD, saving 58 kg of CO2 compared to flying.
How far is Aubenas from Renens VD?
The straight-line distance from Aubenas to Renens VD is 273 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