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Train vs Flight: Marseille St-Charles to Lausanne

Q: Is train or flight faster from Marseille St-Charles to Lausanne?

Train is faster door-to-door from Marseille St-Charles to Lausanne. The train takes 3h 41m door-to-door (including 3h 11m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 2h 57m (including 27m flight + 2.5 hours at the airport).

Q: How much CO2 does the Marseille St-Charles-Lausanne train vs flight produce?

For the Marseille St-Charles to Lausanne route (371 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 15.2 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 94.6 kg. Taking the train saves 79.4 kg of CO2 — a 84% reduction. These are average estimates based on European averages (train: 41g CO2/km, flight: 255g CO2/km incl. radiative forcing).

Q: What is the door-to-door travel time for train vs flight Marseille St-Charles to Lausanne?

Door-to-door travel time from Marseille St-Charles to Lausanne: Train takes 3h 41m total (3h 11m journey + 30 min station check-in). Flight takes 2h 57m total (27m flight + 2.5 hours airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi).

Q: Is the Marseille St-Charles to Lausanne train worth it vs flying?

For this short-haul route from Marseille St-Charles to Lausanne, 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 Lausanne, saving 79 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Q: How far is Marseille St-Charles from Lausanne?

The straight-line distance from Marseille St-Charles to Lausanne is 371 km (371 km). The actual rail distance will be longer due to track routing.

🇫🇷 Marseille St-Charles → 🇨🇭 Lausanne · 371 km

Verdict

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

For this short-haul route from Marseille St-Charles to Lausanne, 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 Lausanne, saving 79 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Comparison

	Train ✓	Flight
Journey time	3h 11m	27m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	3h 41m +30 min at station	2h 57m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	15.2 kg	94.6 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€30	~€45
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 79.4 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 15.2 kg CO2 · Flight: 94.6 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

15.2 kg

Flight

94.6 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Faster door-to-door

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 3h 11m

Total door-to-door 3h 41m

Flight

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 27m

Total door-to-door 2h 57m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Marseille St-Charles to Lausanne?

Train is faster door-to-door from Marseille St-Charles to Lausanne. The train takes 3h 41m door-to-door (including 3h 11m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 2h 57m (27m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead).

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

For the Marseille St-Charles to Lausanne route (371 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 15.2 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 94.6 kg. Taking the train saves 79.4 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 Marseille St-Charles to Lausanne?

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

Train: 3h 41m total (3h 11m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 2h 57m total (27m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Marseille St-Charles to Lausanne train worth it vs flying?

How far is Marseille St-Charles from Lausanne?

The straight-line distance from Marseille St-Charles to Lausanne is 371 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.