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Train vs Flight: Angers St-Laud to Bern Hbf

Q: Is train or flight faster from Angers St-Laud to Bern Hbf?

Flight is faster from Angers St-Laud to Bern Hbf, taking 3h 13m door-to-door versus 5h 36m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

Q: What is the door-to-door travel time for train vs flight Angers St-Laud to Bern Hbf?

Door-to-door travel time from Angers St-Laud to Bern Hbf: Train takes 5h 36m total (5h 6m journey + 30 min station check-in). Flight takes 3h 13m total (43m flight + 2.5 hours airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi).

🇫🇷 Angers St-Laud → 🇨🇭 Bern Hbf · 606 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 2h 23m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Angers St-Laud to Bern Hbf, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 130 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	5h 6m	43m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	5h 36m +30 min at station	3h 13m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	24,8 kg	154,5 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€48	~€73
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 129,7 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 24,8 kg CO2 · Flight: 154,5 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

24,8 kg

Flight

154,5 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 5h 6m

Total door-to-door 5h 36m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

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 Angers St-Laud to Bern Hbf?

Flight is faster from Angers St-Laud to Bern Hbf, taking 3h 13m door-to-door versus 5h 36m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Angers St-Laud–Bern Hbf train vs flight produce?

For the Angers St-Laud to Bern Hbf route (606 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 24,8 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 154,5 kg. Taking the train saves 129,7 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 Angers St-Laud to Bern Hbf?

Door-to-door travel time from Angers St-Laud to Bern Hbf:

Train: 5h 36m total (5h 6m 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 Angers St-Laud to Bern Hbf train worth it vs flying?

How far is Angers St-Laud from Bern Hbf?

The straight-line distance from Angers St-Laud to Bern Hbf is 606 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.