Compare Short Haul (<500 km)

Train vs Flight: Romilly-sur-Seine to Geneva

🇫🇷 Romilly-sur-Seine → 🇨🇭 Geneva · 314 km

Verdict

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

For this short-haul route from Romilly-sur-Seine to Geneva, 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 Geneva, saving 67 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Comparison

Train
Flight
Journey time 2h 43m 23m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

3h 13m

+30 min at station

2h 53m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

12.9 kg 80.1 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€25 ~€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 67.2 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 12.9 kg CO2 · Flight: 80.1 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
12.9 kg
Flight
80.1 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Faster door-to-door
Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 2h 43m
Total door-to-door 3h 13m

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 Romilly-sur-Seine to Geneva?
Train is faster door-to-door from Romilly-sur-Seine to Geneva. The train takes 3h 13m door-to-door (including 2h 43m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 2h 53m (23m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead).
How much CO2 does the Romilly-sur-Seine–Geneva train vs flight produce?
For the Romilly-sur-Seine to Geneva route (314 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 12.9 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 80.1 kg. Taking the train saves 67.2 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 Romilly-sur-Seine to Geneva?
Door-to-door travel time from Romilly-sur-Seine to Geneva:
  • Train: 3h 13m total (2h 43m 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 Romilly-sur-Seine to Geneva train worth it vs flying?
For this short-haul route from Romilly-sur-Seine to Geneva, 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 Geneva, saving 67 kg of CO2 compared to flying.
How far is Romilly-sur-Seine from Geneva?
The straight-line distance from Romilly-sur-Seine to Geneva is 314 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