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Train vs Flight: Bordeaux St-Jean to Disentis/Muster

🇫🇷 Bordeaux St-Jean → 🇨🇭 Disentis/Muster · 759 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 3h 26m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Bordeaux St-Jean to Disentis/Muster, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 162 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 20m	54m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	6h 50m +30 min at station	3h 24m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	31,1 kg	193,5 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€61	~€91
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 162,4 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 31,1 kg CO2 · Flight: 193,5 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

31,1 kg

Flight

193,5 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 6h 20m

Total door-to-door 6h 50m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 54m

Total door-to-door 3h 24m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Bordeaux St-Jean to Disentis/Muster?

Flight is faster from Bordeaux St-Jean to Disentis/Muster, taking 3h 24m door-to-door versus 6h 50m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Bordeaux St-Jean–Disentis/Muster train vs flight produce?

For the Bordeaux St-Jean to Disentis/Muster route (759 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 31,1 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 193,5 kg. Taking the train saves 162,4 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 Bordeaux St-Jean to Disentis/Muster?

Door-to-door travel time from Bordeaux St-Jean to Disentis/Muster:

Train: 6h 50m total (6h 20m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 3h 24m total (54m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Bordeaux St-Jean to Disentis/Muster train worth it vs flying?

How far is Bordeaux St-Jean from Disentis/Muster?

The straight-line distance from Bordeaux St-Jean to Disentis/Muster is 759 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.