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Train vs Flight: Vignory to Marseille St-Charles

🇫🇷 Vignory → 🇫🇷 Marseille St-Charles · 553 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 Vignory to Marseille St-Charles, the train is competitive with flying when you factor in airport overhead. You also save 118 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 44m 40m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

3h 14m

+30 min at station

3h 10m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

22.7 kg 141.0 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€44 ~€66
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 118.3 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 22.7 kg CO2 · Flight: 141.0 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
22.7 kg
Flight
141.0 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 2h 44m
Total door-to-door 3h 14m

Flight

Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 40m
Total door-to-door 3h 10m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Vignory to Marseille St-Charles?
Train and flight are very similar in door-to-door time from Vignory to Marseille St-Charles. The train takes 3h 14m and the flight takes 3h 10m. The train is the greener choice, saving 84% CO2.
How much CO2 does the Vignory–Marseille St-Charles train vs flight produce?
For the Vignory to Marseille St-Charles route (553 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 22.7 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 141.0 kg. Taking the train saves 118.3 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 Vignory to Marseille St-Charles?
Door-to-door travel time from Vignory to Marseille St-Charles:
  • Train: 3h 14m total (2h 44m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 3h 10m total (40m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the Vignory to Marseille St-Charles train worth it vs flying?
On this medium-haul route from Vignory to Marseille St-Charles, the train is competitive with flying when you factor in airport overhead. You also save 118 kg of CO2 — equivalent to 84% fewer emissions. For travellers who value comfort, city-centre arrivals, and sustainability, train is recommended.
How far is Vignory from Marseille St-Charles?
The straight-line distance from Vignory to Marseille St-Charles is 553 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