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Train vs Flight: Lunel to Bâle

🇫🇷 Lunel → 🇨🇭 Bâle · 507 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 1h 41m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Lunel to Bâle, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 108 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 17m 36m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

4h 47m

+30 min at station

3h 6m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

20,8 kg 129,3 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€41 ~€61
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 108,5 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 20,8 kg CO2 · Flight: 129,3 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
20,8 kg
Flight
129,3 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 4h 17m
Total door-to-door 4h 47m

Flight

Faster door-to-door
Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 36m
Total door-to-door 3h 6m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Lunel to Bâle?
Flight is faster from Lunel to Bâle, taking 3h 6m door-to-door versus 4h 47m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.
How much CO2 does the Lunel–Bâle train vs flight produce?
For the Lunel to Bâle route (507 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 20,8 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 129,3 kg. Taking the train saves 108,5 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 Lunel to Bâle?
Door-to-door travel time from Lunel to Bâle:
  • Train: 4h 47m total (4h 17m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 3h 6m total (36m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the Lunel to Bâle train worth it vs flying?
On this medium-haul route from Lunel to Bâle, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 108 kg of CO2 per passenger. If your schedule allows extra travel time, the train offers a comfortable, eco-friendly journey.
How far is Lunel from Bâle?
The straight-line distance from Lunel to Bâle is 507 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