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Train vs Flight: Villers-sur-Mer to Augsbourg

Q: Is train or flight faster from Villers-sur-Mer to Augsbourg?

Flight is faster from Villers-sur-Mer to Augsbourg, taking 3h 27m door-to-door versus 4h 24m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

🇫🇷 Villers-sur-Mer → 🇩🇪 Augsbourg · 802 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 57m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Villers-sur-Mer to Augsbourg, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 172 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 54m	57m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	4h 24m +30 min at station	3h 27m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	32,9 kg	204,5 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€64	~€96
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 171,6 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 32,9 kg CO2 · Flight: 204,5 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

32,9 kg

Flight

204,5 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 3h 54m

Total door-to-door 4h 24m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 57m

Total door-to-door 3h 27m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Villers-sur-Mer to Augsbourg?

Flight is faster from Villers-sur-Mer to Augsbourg, taking 3h 27m door-to-door versus 4h 24m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Villers-sur-Mer–Augsbourg train vs flight produce?

For the Villers-sur-Mer to Augsbourg route (802 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 32,9 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 204,5 kg. Taking the train saves 171,6 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 Villers-sur-Mer to Augsbourg?

Door-to-door travel time from Villers-sur-Mer to Augsbourg:

Train: 4h 24m total (3h 54m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 3h 27m total (57m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Villers-sur-Mer to Augsbourg train worth it vs flying?

How far is Villers-sur-Mer from Augsbourg?

The straight-line distance from Villers-sur-Mer to Augsbourg is 802 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.