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Train vs Flight: Bourgneuf-en-Retz Ecole to Ulm Hbf

🇫🇷 Bourgneuf-en-Retz Ecole → 🇩🇪 Ulm Hbf · 904 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 1h 18m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Bourgneuf-en-Retz Ecole to Ulm Hbf, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 193 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 22m	1h 4m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	4h 52m +30 min at station	3h 34m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	37,1 kg	230,5 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€72	~€108
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 193,4 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 37,1 kg CO2 · Flight: 230,5 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

37,1 kg

Flight

230,5 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 4h 22m

Total door-to-door 4h 52m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 1h 4m

Total door-to-door 3h 34m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Bourgneuf-en-Retz Ecole to Ulm Hbf?

Flight is faster from Bourgneuf-en-Retz Ecole to Ulm Hbf, taking 3h 34m door-to-door versus 4h 52m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Bourgneuf-en-Retz Ecole–Ulm Hbf train vs flight produce?

For the Bourgneuf-en-Retz Ecole to Ulm Hbf route (904 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 37,1 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 230,5 kg. Taking the train saves 193,4 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 Bourgneuf-en-Retz Ecole to Ulm Hbf?

Door-to-door travel time from Bourgneuf-en-Retz Ecole to Ulm Hbf:

Train: 4h 52m total (4h 22m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 3h 34m total (1h 4m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Bourgneuf-en-Retz Ecole to Ulm Hbf train worth it vs flying?

How far is Bourgneuf-en-Retz Ecole from Ulm Hbf?

The straight-line distance from Bourgneuf-en-Retz Ecole to Ulm Hbf is 904 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.