Compare Short Haul (<500 km)

Train vs Flight: Mirecourt to Martigny

🇫🇷 Mirecourt → 🇨🇭 Martigny · 254 km

Verdict

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

For this short-haul route from Mirecourt 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 54 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Comparison

Train
Flight
Journey time 2h 14m 18m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

2h 44m

+30 min at station

2h 48m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

10.4 kg 64.8 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€20 ~€30
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 54.4 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 10.4 kg CO2 · Flight: 64.8 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
10.4 kg
Flight
64.8 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Faster door-to-door
Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 2h 14m
Total door-to-door 2h 44m

Flight

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Mirecourt to Martigny?
Train is faster door-to-door from Mirecourt to Martigny. The train takes 2h 44m door-to-door (including 2h 14m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 2h 48m (18m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead).
How much CO2 does the Mirecourt–Martigny train vs flight produce?
For the Mirecourt to Martigny route (254 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 10.4 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 64.8 kg. Taking the train saves 54.4 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 Mirecourt to Martigny?
Door-to-door travel time from Mirecourt to Martigny:
  • Train: 2h 44m total (2h 14m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 2h 48m total (18m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the Mirecourt to Martigny train worth it vs flying?
For this short-haul route from Mirecourt 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 54 kg of CO2 compared to flying.
How far is Mirecourt from Martigny?
The straight-line distance from Mirecourt to Martigny is 254 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