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Train vs Flight: Bordeaux St-Jean to Andermatt

🇫🇷 Bordeaux St-Jean → 🇨🇭 Andermatt · 738 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 3h 17m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Bordeaux St-Jean to Andermatt, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 158 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	6h 10m	53m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	6h 40m +30 min at station	3h 23m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	30.3 kg	188.2 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€59	~€89
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 157.9 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 30.3 kg CO2 · Flight: 188.2 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

30.3 kg

Flight

188.2 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 6h 10m

Total door-to-door 6h 40m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 53m

Total door-to-door 3h 23m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Bordeaux St-Jean to Andermatt?

Flight is faster from Bordeaux St-Jean to Andermatt, taking 3h 23m door-to-door versus 6h 40m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Bordeaux St-Jean–Andermatt train vs flight produce?

For the Bordeaux St-Jean to Andermatt route (738 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 30.3 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 188.2 kg. Taking the train saves 157.9 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 Bordeaux St-Jean to Andermatt?

Door-to-door travel time from Bordeaux St-Jean to Andermatt:

Train: 6h 40m total (6h 10m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 3h 23m total (53m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Bordeaux St-Jean to Andermatt train worth it vs flying?

How far is Bordeaux St-Jean from Andermatt?

The straight-line distance from Bordeaux St-Jean to Andermatt is 738 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.