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Train vs Flight: Guildford Estación to Aigle

Q: Is train or flight faster from Guildford Estación to Aigle?

Flight is faster from Guildford Estación to Aigle, taking 3h 25m door-to-door versus 6h 59m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

Q: What is the door-to-door travel time for train vs flight Guildford Estación to Aigle?

Door-to-door travel time from Guildford Estación to Aigle: Train takes 6h 59m total (6h 29m journey + 30 min station check-in). Flight takes 3h 25m total (55m flight + 2.5 hours airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi).

🇬🇧 Guildford Estación → 🇨🇭 Aigle · 777 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 3h 34m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Guildford Estación to Aigle, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 166 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	6h 29m	55m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	6h 59m +30 min at station	3h 25m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	31,9 kg	198,1 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€62	~€93
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 166,2 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 31,9 kg CO2 · Flight: 198,1 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

31,9 kg

Flight

198,1 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 6h 29m

Total door-to-door 6h 59m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 55m

Total door-to-door 3h 25m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Guildford Estación to Aigle?

Flight is faster from Guildford Estación to Aigle, taking 3h 25m door-to-door versus 6h 59m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Guildford Estación–Aigle train vs flight produce?

For the Guildford Estación to Aigle route (777 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 31,9 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 198,1 kg. Taking the train saves 166,2 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 Guildford Estación to Aigle?

Door-to-door travel time from Guildford Estación to Aigle:

Train: 6h 59m total (6h 29m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 3h 25m total (55m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Guildford Estación to Aigle train worth it vs flying?

How far is Guildford Estación from Aigle?

The straight-line distance from Guildford Estación to Aigle is 777 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.