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Train vs Flight: Pouzauges to Basel SBB

🇫🇷 Pouzauges → 🇨🇭 Basel SBB · 641 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 2h 36m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Pouzauges to Basel SBB, 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 22m 46m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

5h 52m

+30 min at station

3h 16m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

26.3 kg 163.5 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 137.2 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 26.3 kg CO2 · Flight: 163.5 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
26.3 kg
Flight
163.5 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 5h 22m
Total door-to-door 5h 52m

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 Pouzauges to Basel SBB?
Flight is faster from Pouzauges to Basel SBB, taking 3h 16m door-to-door versus 5h 52m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.
How much CO2 does the Pouzauges–Basel SBB train vs flight produce?
For the Pouzauges to Basel SBB route (641 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 26.3 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 163.5 kg. Taking the train saves 137.2 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 Pouzauges to Basel SBB?
Door-to-door travel time from Pouzauges to Basel SBB:
  • Train: 5h 52m total (5h 22m 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 Pouzauges to Basel SBB train worth it vs flying?
On this medium-haul route from Pouzauges to Basel SBB, 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.
How far is Pouzauges from Basel SBB?
The straight-line distance from Pouzauges to Basel SBB is 641 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