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Train vs Flight: Farschviller to Montpellier St-Roch

🇫🇷 Farschviller → 🇫🇷 Montpellier St-Roch · 652 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 25m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Farschviller to Montpellier St-Roch, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 140 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	3h 12m	47m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	3h 42m +30 min at station	3h 17m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	26.7 kg	166.3 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€52	~€78
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 139.6 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 26.7 kg CO2 · Flight: 166.3 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

26.7 kg

Flight

166.3 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 3h 12m

Total door-to-door 3h 42m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 47m

Total door-to-door 3h 17m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Farschviller to Montpellier St-Roch?

Flight is faster from Farschviller to Montpellier St-Roch, taking 3h 17m door-to-door versus 3h 42m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Farschviller–Montpellier St-Roch train vs flight produce?

For the Farschviller to Montpellier St-Roch route (652 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 26.7 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 166.3 kg. Taking the train saves 139.6 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 Farschviller to Montpellier St-Roch?

Door-to-door travel time from Farschviller to Montpellier St-Roch:

Train: 3h 42m total (3h 12m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 3h 17m total (47m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Farschviller to Montpellier St-Roch train worth it vs flying?

How far is Farschviller from Montpellier St-Roch?

The straight-line distance from Farschviller to Montpellier St-Roch is 652 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.