Compare Short Haul (<500 km)

Train vs Flight: Massy TGV to Martigny

🇫🇷 Massy TGV → 🇨🇭 Martigny · 465 km

Verdict

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

For this short-haul route from Massy TGV to Martigny, 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 Martigny, saving 100 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Comparison

Train
Flight
Journey time 3h 56m 33m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

4h 26m

+30 min at station

3h 3m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

19.1 kg 118.6 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€37 ~€56
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 99.5 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 19.1 kg CO2 · Flight: 118.6 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
19.1 kg
Flight
118.6 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Faster door-to-door
Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 3h 56m
Total door-to-door 4h 26m

Flight

Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 33m
Total door-to-door 3h 3m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Massy TGV to Martigny?
Train is faster door-to-door from Massy TGV to Martigny. The train takes 4h 26m door-to-door (including 3h 56m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 3h 3m (33m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead).
How much CO2 does the Massy TGV–Martigny train vs flight produce?
For the Massy TGV to Martigny route (465 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 19.1 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 118.6 kg. Taking the train saves 99.5 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 Massy TGV to Martigny?
Door-to-door travel time from Massy TGV to Martigny:
  • Train: 4h 26m total (3h 56m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 3h 3m total (33m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the Massy TGV to Martigny train worth it vs flying?
For this short-haul route from Massy TGV to Martigny, 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 Martigny, saving 100 kg of CO2 compared to flying.
How far is Massy TGV from Martigny?
The straight-line distance from Massy TGV to Martigny is 465 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