Compare Short Haul (<500 km)

Train vs Flight: Péronne Centre to Mannheim Hbf

🇫🇷 Péronne Centre → 🇩🇪 Mannheim Hbf · 401 km

Verdict

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

For this short-haul route from Péronne Centre to Mannheim 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 Mannheim Hbf, saving 86 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Comparison

Train
Flight
Journey time 2h 2m 29m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

2h 32m

+30 min at station

2h 59m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

16.4 kg 102.3 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€32 ~€48
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 85.9 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 16.4 kg CO2 · Flight: 102.3 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
16.4 kg
Flight
102.3 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Faster door-to-door
Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 2h 2m
Total door-to-door 2h 32m

Flight

Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 29m
Total door-to-door 2h 59m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Péronne Centre to Mannheim Hbf?
Train is faster door-to-door from Péronne Centre to Mannheim Hbf. The train takes 2h 32m door-to-door (including 2h 2m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 2h 59m (29m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead).
How much CO2 does the Péronne Centre–Mannheim Hbf train vs flight produce?
For the Péronne Centre to Mannheim Hbf route (401 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 16.4 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 102.3 kg. Taking the train saves 85.9 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 Péronne Centre to Mannheim Hbf?
Door-to-door travel time from Péronne Centre to Mannheim Hbf:
  • Train: 2h 32m total (2h 2m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 2h 59m total (29m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the Péronne Centre to Mannheim Hbf train worth it vs flying?
For this short-haul route from Péronne Centre to Mannheim 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 Mannheim Hbf, saving 86 kg of CO2 compared to flying.
How far is Péronne Centre from Mannheim Hbf?
The straight-line distance from Péronne Centre to Mannheim Hbf is 401 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