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Train vs Flight: Guillerval to Marseille St-Charles

🇫🇷 Guillerval → 🇫🇷 Marseille St-Charles · 620 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 19m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Guillerval to Marseille St-Charles, 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	3h 3m	44m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	3h 33m +30 min at station	3h 14m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	25.4 kg	158.1 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€50	~€74
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 132.7 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 25.4 kg CO2 · Flight: 158.1 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

25.4 kg

Flight

158.1 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 3h 3m

Total door-to-door 3h 33m

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 Guillerval to Marseille St-Charles?

Flight is faster from Guillerval to Marseille St-Charles, taking 3h 14m door-to-door versus 3h 33m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Guillerval–Marseille St-Charles train vs flight produce?

For the Guillerval to Marseille St-Charles route (620 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 25.4 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 158.1 kg. Taking the train saves 132.7 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 Guillerval to Marseille St-Charles?

Door-to-door travel time from Guillerval to Marseille St-Charles:

Train: 3h 33m total (3h 3m 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 Guillerval to Marseille St-Charles train worth it vs flying?

How far is Guillerval from Marseille St-Charles?

The straight-line distance from Guillerval to Marseille St-Charles is 620 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.