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Train vs Flight: Madrid Atocha to Romont

🇪🇸 Madrid Atocha → 🇨🇭 Romont · 1,102 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 5h 49m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Madrid Atocha to Romont, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 236 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 9h 7m 1h 18m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

9h 37m

+30 min at station

3h 48m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

45.2 kg 281.0 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€88 ~€132
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 235.8 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 45.2 kg CO2 · Flight: 281.0 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
45.2 kg
Flight
281.0 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 9h 7m
Total door-to-door 9h 37m

Flight

Faster door-to-door
Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 1h 18m
Total door-to-door 3h 48m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Madrid Atocha to Romont?
Flight is faster from Madrid Atocha to Romont, taking 3h 48m door-to-door versus 9h 37m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.
How much CO2 does the Madrid Atocha–Romont train vs flight produce?
For the Madrid Atocha to Romont route (1102 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 45.2 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 281.0 kg. Taking the train saves 235.8 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 Madrid Atocha to Romont?
Door-to-door travel time from Madrid Atocha to Romont:
  • Train: 9h 37m total (9h 7m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 3h 48m total (1h 18m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the Madrid Atocha to Romont train worth it vs flying?
On this medium-haul route from Madrid Atocha to Romont, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 236 kg of CO2 per passenger. If your schedule allows extra travel time, the train offers a comfortable, eco-friendly journey.
How far is Madrid Atocha from Romont?
The straight-line distance from Madrid Atocha to Romont is 1,102 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