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Train vs Flight: Dives – Cabourg to Aigle

Q: Is train or flight faster from Dives – Cabourg to Aigle?

Flight is faster from Dives – Cabourg to Aigle, taking 3h 14m door-to-door versus 5h 43m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

Q: What is the door-to-door travel time for train vs flight Dives – Cabourg to Aigle?

Door-to-door travel time from Dives – Cabourg to Aigle: Train takes 5h 43m total (5h 13m journey + 30 min station check-in). Flight takes 3h 14m total (44m flight + 2.5 hours airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi).

🇫🇷 Dives – Cabourg → 🇨🇭 Aigle · 622 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 2h 29m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Dives – Cabourg to Aigle, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 133 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	5h 13m	44m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	5h 43m +30 min at station	3h 14m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	25.5 kg	158.6 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€50	~€75
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 133.1 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 25.5 kg CO2 · Flight: 158.6 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

25.5 kg

Flight

158.6 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 5h 13m

Total door-to-door 5h 43m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 44m

Total door-to-door 3h 14m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Dives – Cabourg to Aigle?

Flight is faster from Dives – Cabourg to Aigle, taking 3h 14m door-to-door versus 5h 43m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Dives – Cabourg–Aigle train vs flight produce?

For the Dives – Cabourg to Aigle route (622 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 25.5 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 158.6 kg. Taking the train saves 133.1 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 Dives – Cabourg to Aigle?

Door-to-door travel time from Dives – Cabourg to Aigle:

Train: 5h 43m total (5h 13m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 3h 14m total (44m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Dives – Cabourg to Aigle train worth it vs flying?

How far is Dives – Cabourg from Aigle?

The straight-line distance from Dives – Cabourg to Aigle is 622 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.