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Train vs Flight: París Gare du Nord to Altdorf

🇫🇷 París Gare du Nord → 🇨🇭 Altdorf · 518 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 1h 45m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from París Gare du Nord to Altdorf, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 111 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 22m	37m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	4h 52m +30 min at station	3h 7m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	21,2 kg	132,1 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€41	~€62
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 110,9 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 21,2 kg CO2 · Flight: 132,1 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

21,2 kg

Flight

132,1 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 4h 22m

Total door-to-door 4h 52m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 37m

Total door-to-door 3h 7m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from París Gare du Nord to Altdorf?

Flight is faster from París Gare du Nord to Altdorf, taking 3h 7m door-to-door versus 4h 52m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the París Gare du Nord–Altdorf train vs flight produce?

For the París Gare du Nord to Altdorf route (518 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 21,2 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 132,1 kg. Taking the train saves 110,9 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 París Gare du Nord to Altdorf?

Door-to-door travel time from París Gare du Nord to Altdorf:

Train: 4h 52m total (4h 22m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 3h 7m total (37m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the París Gare du Nord to Altdorf train worth it vs flying?

How far is París Gare du Nord from Altdorf?

The straight-line distance from París Gare du Nord to Altdorf is 518 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.