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Train vs Flight: Benet – Riche-Bonne to Ulm Central

🇫🇷 Benet – Riche-Bonne → 🇩🇪 Ulm Central · 827 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 1h 1m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Benet – Riche-Bonne to Ulm Central, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 177 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	4h	59m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	4h 30m +30 min at station	3h 29m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	33,9 kg	210,9 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€66	~€99
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 177,0 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 33,9 kg CO2 · Flight: 210,9 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

33,9 kg

Flight

210,9 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 4h

Total door-to-door 4h 30m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 59m

Total door-to-door 3h 29m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Benet – Riche-Bonne to Ulm Central?

Flight is faster from Benet – Riche-Bonne to Ulm Central, taking 3h 29m door-to-door versus 4h 30m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Benet – Riche-Bonne–Ulm Central train vs flight produce?

For the Benet – Riche-Bonne to Ulm Central route (827 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 33,9 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 210,9 kg. Taking the train saves 177,0 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 Benet – Riche-Bonne to Ulm Central?

Door-to-door travel time from Benet – Riche-Bonne to Ulm Central:

Train: 4h 30m total (4h journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 3h 29m total (59m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Benet – Riche-Bonne to Ulm Central train worth it vs flying?

How far is Benet – Riche-Bonne from Ulm Central?

The straight-line distance from Benet – Riche-Bonne to Ulm Central is 827 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.