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Train vs Flight: Moulis – Listrac to Sion

Q: Is train or flight faster from Moulis – Listrac to Sion?

Flight is faster from Moulis – Listrac to Sion, taking 3h 16m door-to-door versus 5h 53m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

Q: What is the door-to-door travel time for train vs flight Moulis – Listrac to Sion?

Door-to-door travel time from Moulis – Listrac to Sion: Train takes 5h 53m total (5h 23m journey + 30 min station check-in). Flight takes 3h 16m total (46m flight + 2.5 hours airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi).

🇫🇷 Moulis – Listrac → 🇨🇭 Sion · 642 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 2h 37m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Moulis – Listrac to Sion, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 137 kg of CO2 per passenger. If your schedule allows extra travel time, the train offers a comfortable, eco-friendly journey.

Comparison

	Train	Flight ✓
Journey time	5h 23m	46m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	5h 53m +30 min at station	3h 16m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	26.3 kg	163.7 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€51	~€77
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 137.4 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 26.3 kg CO2 · Flight: 163.7 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

26.3 kg

Flight

163.7 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 5h 23m

Total door-to-door 5h 53m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 46m

Total door-to-door 3h 16m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Moulis – Listrac to Sion?

Flight is faster from Moulis – Listrac to Sion, taking 3h 16m door-to-door versus 5h 53m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Moulis – Listrac–Sion train vs flight produce?

For the Moulis – Listrac to Sion route (642 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 26.3 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 163.7 kg. Taking the train saves 137.4 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 Moulis – Listrac to Sion?

Door-to-door travel time from Moulis – Listrac to Sion:

Train: 5h 53m total (5h 23m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 3h 16m total (46m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Moulis – Listrac to Sion train worth it vs flying?

How far is Moulis – Listrac from Sion?

The straight-line distance from Moulis – Listrac to Sion is 642 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.