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Train vs Flight: Le Puy-en-Velay to Lausanne

Q: Is train or flight faster from Le Puy-en-Velay to Lausanne?

Train is faster door-to-door from Le Puy-en-Velay to Lausanne. The train takes 2h 50m door-to-door (including 2h 20m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 2h 49m (including 19m flight + 2.5 hours at the airport).

Q: How much CO2 does the Le Puy-en-Velay-Lausanne train vs flight produce?

For the Le Puy-en-Velay to Lausanne route (268 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 11,0 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 68,3 kg. Taking the train saves 57,3 kg of CO2 — a 84% reduction. These are average estimates based on European averages (train: 41g CO2/km, flight: 255g CO2/km incl. radiative forcing).

Q: What is the door-to-door travel time for train vs flight Le Puy-en-Velay to Lausanne?

Door-to-door travel time from Le Puy-en-Velay to Lausanne: Train takes 2h 50m total (2h 20m journey + 30 min station check-in). Flight takes 2h 49m total (19m flight + 2.5 hours airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi).

Q: Is the Le Puy-en-Velay to Lausanne train worth it vs flying?

For this short-haul route from Le Puy-en-Velay to Lausanne, train is the clear winner. Airport check-in, security, and boarding add over 2.5 hours to your journey. The train departs from the city centre and arrives directly in the heart of Lausanne, saving 57 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Q: How far is Le Puy-en-Velay from Lausanne?

The straight-line distance from Le Puy-en-Velay to Lausanne is 268 km (268 km). The actual rail distance will be longer due to track routing.

🇫🇷 Le Puy-en-Velay → 🇨🇭 Lausanne · 268 km

Verdict

Train wins door-to-door on this short route — airport overhead makes flying impractical.

For this short-haul route from Le Puy-en-Velay to Lausanne, train is the clear winner. Airport check-in, security, and boarding add over 2.5 hours to your journey. The train departs from the city centre and arrives directly in the heart of Lausanne, saving 57 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Comparison

	Train ✓	Flight
Journey time	2h 20m	19m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	2h 50m +30 min at station	2h 49m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	11,0 kg	68,3 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€21	~€32
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 57,3 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 11,0 kg CO2 · Flight: 68,3 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

11,0 kg

Flight

68,3 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Faster door-to-door

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 2h 20m

Total door-to-door 2h 50m

Flight

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 19m

Total door-to-door 2h 49m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Le Puy-en-Velay to Lausanne?

Train is faster door-to-door from Le Puy-en-Velay to Lausanne. The train takes 2h 50m door-to-door (including 2h 20m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 2h 49m (19m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead).

How much CO2 does the Le Puy-en-Velay–Lausanne train vs flight produce?

For the Le Puy-en-Velay to Lausanne route (268 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 11,0 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 68,3 kg. Taking the train saves 57,3 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 Le Puy-en-Velay to Lausanne?

Door-to-door travel time from Le Puy-en-Velay to Lausanne:

Train: 2h 50m total (2h 20m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 2h 49m total (19m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Le Puy-en-Velay to Lausanne train worth it vs flying?

How far is Le Puy-en-Velay from Lausanne?

The straight-line distance from Le Puy-en-Velay to Lausanne is 268 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.