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Train vs Flight: Naves Bourg to Ulm Hbf

🇫🇷 Naves Bourg → 🇩🇪 Ulm Hbf · 712 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 37m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Naves Bourg to Ulm Hbf, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 152 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 28m 51m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

3h 58m

+30 min at station

3h 21m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

29.2 kg 181.6 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€57 ~€85
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 152.4 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 29.2 kg CO2 · Flight: 181.6 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
29.2 kg
Flight
181.6 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 3h 28m
Total door-to-door 3h 58m

Flight

Faster door-to-door
Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 51m
Total door-to-door 3h 21m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Naves Bourg to Ulm Hbf?
Flight is faster from Naves Bourg to Ulm Hbf, taking 3h 21m door-to-door versus 3h 58m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.
How much CO2 does the Naves Bourg–Ulm Hbf train vs flight produce?
For the Naves Bourg to Ulm Hbf route (712 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 29.2 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 181.6 kg. Taking the train saves 152.4 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 Naves Bourg to Ulm Hbf?
Door-to-door travel time from Naves Bourg to Ulm Hbf:
  • Train: 3h 58m total (3h 28m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 3h 21m total (51m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the Naves Bourg to Ulm Hbf train worth it vs flying?
On this medium-haul route from Naves Bourg to Ulm Hbf, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 152 kg of CO2 per passenger. If your schedule allows extra travel time, the train offers a comfortable, eco-friendly journey.
How far is Naves Bourg from Ulm Hbf?
The straight-line distance from Naves Bourg to Ulm Hbf is 712 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.

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