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Train vs Flight: Soulac-sur-Mer to Brunnen

Q: Is train or flight faster from Soulac-sur-Mer to Brunnen?

Flight is faster from Soulac-sur-Mer to Brunnen, taking 3h 25m door-to-door versus 6h 54m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

Q: What is the door-to-door travel time for train vs flight Soulac-sur-Mer to Brunnen?

Door-to-door travel time from Soulac-sur-Mer to Brunnen: Train takes 6h 54m total (6h 24m journey + 30 min station check-in). Flight takes 3h 25m total (55m flight + 2.5 hours airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi).

🇫🇷 Soulac-sur-Mer → 🇨🇭 Brunnen · 766 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 3h 29m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Soulac-sur-Mer to Brunnen, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 164 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	6h 24m	55m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	6h 54m +30 min at station	3h 25m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	31.4 kg	195.3 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€61	~€92
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 163.9 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 31.4 kg CO2 · Flight: 195.3 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

31.4 kg

Flight

195.3 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 6h 24m

Total door-to-door 6h 54m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 55m

Total door-to-door 3h 25m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Soulac-sur-Mer to Brunnen?

Flight is faster from Soulac-sur-Mer to Brunnen, taking 3h 25m door-to-door versus 6h 54m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Soulac-sur-Mer–Brunnen train vs flight produce?

For the Soulac-sur-Mer to Brunnen route (766 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 31.4 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 195.3 kg. Taking the train saves 163.9 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 Soulac-sur-Mer to Brunnen?

Door-to-door travel time from Soulac-sur-Mer to Brunnen:

Train: 6h 54m total (6h 24m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 3h 25m total (55m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Soulac-sur-Mer to Brunnen train worth it vs flying?

How far is Soulac-sur-Mer from Brunnen?

The straight-line distance from Soulac-sur-Mer to Brunnen is 766 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.