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Train vs Flight: Joué-lès-Tours to Bâle

🇫🇷 Joué-lès-Tours → 🇨🇭 Bâle · 521 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 1h 47m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Joué-lès-Tours to Bâle, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 112 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 24m 37m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

4h 54m

+30 min at station

3h 7m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

21,4 kg 132,9 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€42 ~€63
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 111,5 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 21,4 kg CO2 · Flight: 132,9 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
21,4 kg
Flight
132,9 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 4h 24m
Total door-to-door 4h 54m

Flight

Faster door-to-door
Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 37m
Total door-to-door 3h 7m

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Joué-lès-Tours → Bâle · full route details

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Joué-lès-Tours to Bâle?
Flight is faster from Joué-lès-Tours to Bâle, taking 3h 7m door-to-door versus 4h 54m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.
How much CO2 does the Joué-lès-Tours–Bâle train vs flight produce?
For the Joué-lès-Tours to Bâle route (521 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 21,4 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 132,9 kg. Taking the train saves 111,5 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 Joué-lès-Tours to Bâle?
Door-to-door travel time from Joué-lès-Tours to Bâle:
  • Train: 4h 54m total (4h 24m 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 Joué-lès-Tours to Bâle train worth it vs flying?
On this medium-haul route from Joué-lès-Tours to Bâle, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 112 kg of CO2 per passenger. If your schedule allows extra travel time, the train offers a comfortable, eco-friendly journey.
How far is Joué-lès-Tours from Bâle?
The straight-line distance from Joué-lès-Tours to Bâle is 521 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.

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Données mises à jour le : 2026-02-27