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Train vs Flight: Pontrieux to Moirans

Q: Is train or flight faster from Pontrieux to Moirans?

Flight is faster from Pontrieux to Moirans, taking 3h 24m door-to-door versus 4h 12m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

Q: What is the door-to-door travel time for train vs flight Pontrieux to Moirans?

Door-to-door travel time from Pontrieux to Moirans: Train takes 4h 12m total (3h 42m journey + 30 min station check-in). Flight takes 3h 24m total (54m flight + 2.5 hours airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi).

Q: How far is Pontrieux from Moirans?

The straight-line distance from Pontrieux to Moirans is 761 km (761 km). The actual rail distance will be longer due to track routing.

🇫🇷 Pontrieux → 🇫🇷 Moirans · 761 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 48m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Pontrieux to Moirans, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 163 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 42m	54m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	4h 12m +30 min at station	3h 24m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	31,2 kg	194,1 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€61	~€91
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 162,9 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 31,2 kg CO2 · Flight: 194,1 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

31,2 kg

Flight

194,1 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 3h 42m

Total door-to-door 4h 12m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 54m

Total door-to-door 3h 24m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Pontrieux to Moirans?

Flight is faster from Pontrieux to Moirans, taking 3h 24m door-to-door versus 4h 12m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Pontrieux–Moirans train vs flight produce?

For the Pontrieux to Moirans route (761 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 31,2 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 194,1 kg. Taking the train saves 162,9 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 Pontrieux to Moirans?

Door-to-door travel time from Pontrieux to Moirans:

Train: 4h 12m total (3h 42m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 3h 24m total (54m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Pontrieux to Moirans train worth it vs flying?

How far is Pontrieux from Moirans?

The straight-line distance from Pontrieux to Moirans is 761 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.