Compare Short Haul (<500 km)

Train vs Flight: Mirecourt to Bern Hbf

🇫🇷 Mirecourt → 🇨🇭 Bern Hbf · 179 km

Verdict

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

For this short-haul route from Mirecourt to Bern Hbf, 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 Bern Hbf, saving 38 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Comparison

Train
Flight
Journey time 1h 37m 13m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

2h 7m

+30 min at station

2h 43m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

7.3 kg 45.6 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€14 ~€21
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 38.3 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 7.3 kg CO2 · Flight: 45.6 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
7.3 kg
Flight
45.6 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Faster door-to-door
Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 1h 37m
Total door-to-door 2h 7m

Flight

Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 13m
Total door-to-door 2h 43m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Mirecourt to Bern Hbf?
Train is faster door-to-door from Mirecourt to Bern Hbf. The train takes 2h 7m door-to-door (including 1h 37m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 2h 43m (13m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead).
How much CO2 does the Mirecourt–Bern Hbf train vs flight produce?
For the Mirecourt to Bern Hbf route (179 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 7.3 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 45.6 kg. Taking the train saves 38.3 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 Mirecourt to Bern Hbf?
Door-to-door travel time from Mirecourt to Bern Hbf:
  • Train: 2h 7m total (1h 37m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 2h 43m total (13m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the Mirecourt to Bern Hbf train worth it vs flying?
For this short-haul route from Mirecourt to Bern Hbf, 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 Bern Hbf, saving 38 kg of CO2 compared to flying.
How far is Mirecourt from Bern Hbf?
The straight-line distance from Mirecourt to Bern Hbf is 179 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