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Train vs Flight: Sarreguemines to Avignon Centre

🇫🇷 Sarreguemines → 🇫🇷 Avignon Centre · 600 km

Verdict

Train and flight are similar in door-to-door time, but the train produces 84% less CO2.

On this medium-haul route from Sarreguemines to Avignon Centre, the train is competitive with flying when you factor in airport overhead. You also save 128 kg of CO2 — equivalent to 84% fewer emissions. For travellers who value comfort, city-centre arrivals, and sustainability, train is recommended.

Comparison

Train
Flight
Journey time 2h 57m 43m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

3h 27m

+30 min at station

3h 13m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

24.6 kg 153.0 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€48 ~€72
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 128.4 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 24.6 kg CO2 · Flight: 153.0 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
24.6 kg
Flight
153.0 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 2h 57m
Total door-to-door 3h 27m

Flight

Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 43m
Total door-to-door 3h 13m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Sarreguemines to Avignon Centre?
Train and flight are very similar in door-to-door time from Sarreguemines to Avignon Centre. The train takes 3h 27m and the flight takes 3h 13m. The train is the greener choice, saving 84% CO2.
How much CO2 does the Sarreguemines–Avignon Centre train vs flight produce?
For the Sarreguemines to Avignon Centre route (600 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 24.6 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 153.0 kg. Taking the train saves 128.4 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 Sarreguemines to Avignon Centre?
Door-to-door travel time from Sarreguemines to Avignon Centre:
  • Train: 3h 27m total (2h 57m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 3h 13m total (43m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the Sarreguemines to Avignon Centre train worth it vs flying?
On this medium-haul route from Sarreguemines to Avignon Centre, the train is competitive with flying when you factor in airport overhead. You also save 128 kg of CO2 — equivalent to 84% fewer emissions. For travellers who value comfort, city-centre arrivals, and sustainability, train is recommended.
How far is Sarreguemines from Avignon Centre?
The straight-line distance from Sarreguemines to Avignon Centre is 600 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