Compare Short Haul (<500 km)

Train vs Flight: フロンヴィル to シオン

🇫🇷 フロンヴィル → 🇨🇭 シオン · 293 km

Verdict

Train wins door-to-door on this short route — airport overhead makes flying impractical.

For this short-haul route from フロンヴィル to シオン, train is the clear winner. Airport check-in, security, and boarding add over 2.5 hours to your journey. The train departs from the city centre and arrives directly in the heart of シオン, saving 63 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Comparison

Train
Flight
Journey time 2h 33m 21m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

3h 3m

+30 min at station

2h 51m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

12.0 kg 74.7 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€23 ~€35
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 62.7 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 12.0 kg CO2 · Flight: 74.7 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
12.0 kg
Flight
74.7 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Faster door-to-door
Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 2h 33m
Total door-to-door 3h 3m

Flight

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from フロンヴィル to シオン?
Train is faster door-to-door from フロンヴィル to シオン. The train takes 3h 3m door-to-door (including 2h 33m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 2h 51m (21m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead).
How much CO2 does the フロンヴィル–シオン train vs flight produce?
For the フロンヴィル to シオン route (293 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 12.0 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 74.7 kg. Taking the train saves 62.7 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 フロンヴィル to シオン?
Door-to-door travel time from フロンヴィル to シオン:
  • Train: 3h 3m total (2h 33m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 2h 51m total (21m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the フロンヴィル to シオン train worth it vs flying?
For this short-haul route from フロンヴィル to シオン, train is the clear winner. Airport check-in, security, and boarding add over 2.5 hours to your journey. The train departs from the city centre and arrives directly in the heart of シオン, saving 63 kg of CO2 compared to flying.
How far is フロンヴィル from シオン?
The straight-line distance from フロンヴィル to シオン is 293 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.

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データ最終更新日:2026-02-27