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Train vs Flight: Ruan to Augsburgo

🇫🇷 Ruan → 🇩🇪 Augsburgo · 725 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 40m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Ruan to Augsburgo, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 155 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 32m 52m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

4h 2m

+30 min at station

3h 22m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

29,7 kg 184,9 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€58 ~€87
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 155,2 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 29,7 kg CO2 · Flight: 184,9 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
29,7 kg
Flight
184,9 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 3h 32m
Total door-to-door 4h 2m

Flight

Faster door-to-door
Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 52m
Total door-to-door 3h 22m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Ruan to Augsburgo?
Flight is faster from Ruan to Augsburgo, taking 3h 22m door-to-door versus 4h 2m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.
How much CO2 does the Ruan–Augsburgo train vs flight produce?
For the Ruan to Augsburgo route (725 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 29,7 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 184,9 kg. Taking the train saves 155,2 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 Ruan to Augsburgo?
Door-to-door travel time from Ruan to Augsburgo:
  • Train: 4h 2m total (3h 32m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 3h 22m total (52m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the Ruan to Augsburgo train worth it vs flying?
On this medium-haul route from Ruan to Augsburgo, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 155 kg of CO2 per passenger. If your schedule allows extra travel time, the train offers a comfortable, eco-friendly journey.
How far is Ruan from Augsburgo?
The straight-line distance from Ruan to Augsburgo is 725 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.

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Datos actualizados por última vez: 2026-02-27