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Train vs Flight: Chambourg to Montpellier St-Roch

🇫🇷 Chambourg → 🇫🇷 Montpellier St-Roch · 458 km

Verdict

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

For this short-haul route from Chambourg to Montpellier St-Roch, 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 Montpellier St-Roch, saving 98 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Comparison

Train
Flight
Journey time 2h 18m 33m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

2h 48m

+30 min at station

3h 3m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

18.8 kg 116.8 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€37 ~€55
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 98.0 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 18.8 kg CO2 · Flight: 116.8 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
18.8 kg
Flight
116.8 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Faster door-to-door
Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 2h 18m
Total door-to-door 2h 48m

Flight

Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 33m
Total door-to-door 3h 3m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Chambourg to Montpellier St-Roch?
Train is faster door-to-door from Chambourg to Montpellier St-Roch. The train takes 2h 48m door-to-door (including 2h 18m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 3h 3m (33m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead).
How much CO2 does the Chambourg–Montpellier St-Roch train vs flight produce?
For the Chambourg to Montpellier St-Roch route (458 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 18.8 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 116.8 kg. Taking the train saves 98.0 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 Chambourg to Montpellier St-Roch?
Door-to-door travel time from Chambourg to Montpellier St-Roch:
  • Train: 2h 48m total (2h 18m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 3h 3m total (33m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the Chambourg to Montpellier St-Roch train worth it vs flying?
For this short-haul route from Chambourg to Montpellier St-Roch, 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 Montpellier St-Roch, saving 98 kg of CO2 compared to flying.
How far is Chambourg from Montpellier St-Roch?
The straight-line distance from Chambourg to Montpellier St-Roch is 458 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