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Train vs Flight: Obernai to Montpellier St-Roch

🇫🇷 Obernai → 🇫🇷 Montpellier St-Roch · 608 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 16m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Obernai to Montpellier St-Roch, 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	2h 59m	43m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	3h 29m +30 min at station	3h 13m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	24,9 kg	155,0 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€49	~€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 130,1 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 24,9 kg CO2 · Flight: 155,0 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

24,9 kg

Flight

155,0 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 2h 59m

Total door-to-door 3h 29m

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 Obernai to Montpellier St-Roch?

Flight is faster from Obernai to Montpellier St-Roch, taking 3h 13m door-to-door versus 3h 29m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Obernai–Montpellier St-Roch train vs flight produce?

For the Obernai to Montpellier St-Roch route (608 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 24,9 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 155,0 kg. Taking the train saves 130,1 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 Obernai to Montpellier St-Roch?

Door-to-door travel time from Obernai to Montpellier St-Roch:

Train: 3h 29m total (2h 59m 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 Obernai to Montpellier St-Roch train worth it vs flying?

How far is Obernai from Montpellier St-Roch?

The straight-line distance from Obernai to Montpellier St-Roch is 608 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.