Compare Medium Haul

Train vs Flight: Warsaw to Aigle

🇵🇱 Warsaw → 🇨🇭 Aigle · 1,209 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 6h 34m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Warsaw to Aigle, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 259 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 10h 1h 26m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

10h 30m

+30 min at station

3h 56m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

49.6 kg 308.3 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€97 ~€145
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 258.7 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 49.6 kg CO2 · Flight: 308.3 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
49.6 kg
Flight
308.3 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 10h
Total door-to-door 10h 30m

Flight

Faster door-to-door
Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 1h 26m
Total door-to-door 3h 56m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Warsaw to Aigle?
Flight is faster from Warsaw to Aigle, taking 3h 56m door-to-door versus 10h 30m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.
How much CO2 does the Warsaw–Aigle train vs flight produce?
For the Warsaw to Aigle route (1209 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 49.6 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 308.3 kg. Taking the train saves 258.7 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 Warsaw to Aigle?
Door-to-door travel time from Warsaw to Aigle:
  • Train: 10h 30m total (10h journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 3h 56m total (1h 26m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the Warsaw to Aigle train worth it vs flying?
On this medium-haul route from Warsaw to Aigle, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 259 kg of CO2 per passenger. If your schedule allows extra travel time, the train offers a comfortable, eco-friendly journey.
How far is Warsaw from Aigle?
The straight-line distance from Warsaw to Aigle is 1,209 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