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Train vs Flight: St-Hilaire-de-Riez to Aachen Hbf

🇫🇷 St-Hilaire-de-Riez → 🇩🇪 Aachen Hbf · 741 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 43m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from St-Hilaire-de-Riez to Aachen Hbf, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 159 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	3h 36m	53m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	4h 6m +30 min at station	3h 23m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	30.4 kg	189.0 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€59	~€89
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 158.6 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 30.4 kg CO2 · Flight: 189.0 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

30.4 kg

Flight

189.0 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 3h 36m

Total door-to-door 4h 6m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 53m

Total door-to-door 3h 23m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from St-Hilaire-de-Riez to Aachen Hbf?

Flight is faster from St-Hilaire-de-Riez to Aachen Hbf, taking 3h 23m door-to-door versus 4h 6m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the St-Hilaire-de-Riez–Aachen Hbf train vs flight produce?

For the St-Hilaire-de-Riez to Aachen Hbf route (741 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 30.4 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 189.0 kg. Taking the train saves 158.6 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 St-Hilaire-de-Riez to Aachen Hbf?

Door-to-door travel time from St-Hilaire-de-Riez to Aachen Hbf:

Train: 4h 6m total (3h 36m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 3h 23m total (53m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the St-Hilaire-de-Riez to Aachen Hbf train worth it vs flying?

How far is St-Hilaire-de-Riez from Aachen Hbf?

The straight-line distance from St-Hilaire-de-Riez to Aachen Hbf is 741 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.