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Train vs Flight: Montluçon to Montpellier St-Roch

Q: Is train or flight faster from Montluçon to Montpellier St-Roch?

Train is faster door-to-door from Montluçon to Montpellier St-Roch. The train takes 2h 9m door-to-door (including 1h 39m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 2h 53m (including 23m flight + 2.5 hours at the airport).

Q: How much CO2 does the Montluçon-Montpellier St-Roch train vs flight produce?

For the Montluçon to Montpellier St-Roch route (320 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 13.1 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 81.6 kg. Taking the train saves 68.5 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 Montluçon to Montpellier St-Roch?

Door-to-door travel time from Montluçon to Montpellier St-Roch: Train takes 2h 9m total (1h 39m journey + 30 min station check-in). Flight takes 2h 53m total (23m flight + 2.5 hours airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi).

Q: Is the Montluçon to Montpellier St-Roch train worth it vs flying?

For this short-haul route from Montluçon to Montpellier St-Roch, 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 Montpellier St-Roch, saving 68 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Q: How far is Montluçon from Montpellier St-Roch?

The straight-line distance from Montluçon to Montpellier St-Roch is 320 km (320 km). The actual rail distance will be longer due to track routing.

🇫🇷 Montluçon → 🇫🇷 Montpellier St-Roch · 320 km

Verdict

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

For this short-haul route from Montluçon to Montpellier St-Roch, 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 Montpellier St-Roch, saving 68 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Comparison

	Train ✓	Flight
Journey time	1h 39m	23m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	2h 9m +30 min at station	2h 53m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	13.1 kg	81.6 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€26	~€38
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 68.5 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 13.1 kg CO2 · Flight: 81.6 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

13.1 kg

Flight

81.6 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Faster door-to-door

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 1h 39m

Total door-to-door 2h 9m

Flight

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 23m

Total door-to-door 2h 53m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Montluçon to Montpellier St-Roch?

Train is faster door-to-door from Montluçon to Montpellier St-Roch. The train takes 2h 9m door-to-door (including 1h 39m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 2h 53m (23m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead).

How much CO2 does the Montluçon–Montpellier St-Roch train vs flight produce?

For the Montluçon to Montpellier St-Roch route (320 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 13.1 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 81.6 kg. Taking the train saves 68.5 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 Montluçon to Montpellier St-Roch?

Door-to-door travel time from Montluçon to Montpellier St-Roch:

Train: 2h 9m total (1h 39m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 2h 53m total (23m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Montluçon to Montpellier St-Roch train worth it vs flying?

How far is Montluçon from Montpellier St-Roch?

The straight-line distance from Montluçon to Montpellier St-Roch is 320 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.