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Train vs Flight: Avignon Centre to Augsburg Hbf

🇫🇷 Avignon Centre → 🇩🇪 Augsburg Hbf · 679 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 31m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Avignon Centre to Augsburg Hbf, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 145 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 19m	48m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	3h 49m +30 min at station	3h 18m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	27,8 kg	173,1 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€54	~€81
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 145,3 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 27,8 kg CO2 · Flight: 173,1 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

27,8 kg

Flight

173,1 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 3h 19m

Total door-to-door 3h 49m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 48m

Total door-to-door 3h 18m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Avignon Centre to Augsburg Hbf?

Flight is faster from Avignon Centre to Augsburg Hbf, taking 3h 18m door-to-door versus 3h 49m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Avignon Centre–Augsburg Hbf train vs flight produce?

For the Avignon Centre to Augsburg Hbf route (679 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 27,8 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 173,1 kg. Taking the train saves 145,3 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 Avignon Centre to Augsburg Hbf?

Door-to-door travel time from Avignon Centre to Augsburg Hbf:

Train: 3h 49m total (3h 19m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 3h 18m total (48m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Avignon Centre to Augsburg Hbf train worth it vs flying?

How far is Avignon Centre from Augsburg Hbf?

The straight-line distance from Avignon Centre to Augsburg Hbf is 679 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.