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Train vs Flight: Riom – Châtel-Guyon to Augsburgo

🇫🇷 Riom – Châtel-Guyon → 🇩🇪 Augsburgo · 648 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 24m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Riom – Châtel-Guyon to Augsburgo, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 139 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 10m	46m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	3h 40m +30 min at station	3h 16m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	26,6 kg	165,2 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€52	~€78
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 138,6 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 26,6 kg CO2 · Flight: 165,2 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

26,6 kg

Flight

165,2 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 3h 10m

Total door-to-door 3h 40m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 46m

Total door-to-door 3h 16m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Riom – Châtel-Guyon to Augsburgo?

Flight is faster from Riom – Châtel-Guyon to Augsburgo, taking 3h 16m door-to-door versus 3h 40m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Riom – Châtel-Guyon–Augsburgo train vs flight produce?

For the Riom – Châtel-Guyon to Augsburgo route (648 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 26,6 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 165,2 kg. Taking the train saves 138,6 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 Riom – Châtel-Guyon to Augsburgo?

Door-to-door travel time from Riom – Châtel-Guyon to Augsburgo:

Train: 3h 40m total (3h 10m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 3h 16m total (46m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Riom – Châtel-Guyon to Augsburgo train worth it vs flying?

How far is Riom – Châtel-Guyon from Augsburgo?

The straight-line distance from Riom – Châtel-Guyon to Augsburgo is 648 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.