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Train vs Flight: ロンドン to フランクフルト・アム・マイン

🇬🇧 ロンドン → 🇩🇪 フランクフルト・アム・マイン · 637 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 22m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from ロンドン to フランクフルト・アム・マイン, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 136 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 7m 45m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

3h 37m

+30 min at station

3h 15m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

26.1 kg 162.4 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€51 ~€76
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 136.3 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 26.1 kg CO2 · Flight: 162.4 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
26.1 kg
Flight
162.4 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 3h 7m
Total door-to-door 3h 37m

Flight

Faster door-to-door
Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 45m
Total door-to-door 3h 15m

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ロンドン → フランクフルト・アム・マイン · full route details

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from ロンドン to フランクフルト・アム・マイン?
Flight is faster from ロンドン to フランクフルト・アム・マイン, taking 3h 15m door-to-door versus 3h 37m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.
How much CO2 does the ロンドン–フランクフルト・アム・マイン train vs flight produce?
For the ロンドン to フランクフルト・アム・マイン route (637 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 26.1 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 162.4 kg. Taking the train saves 136.3 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 ロンドン to フランクフルト・アム・マイン?
Door-to-door travel time from ロンドン to フランクフルト・アム・マイン:
  • Train: 3h 37m total (3h 7m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 3h 15m total (45m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the ロンドン to フランクフルト・アム・マイン train worth it vs flying?
On this medium-haul route from ロンドン to フランクフルト・アム・マイン, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 136 kg of CO2 per passenger. If your schedule allows extra travel time, the train offers a comfortable, eco-friendly journey.
How far is ロンドン from フランクフルト・アム・マイン?
The straight-line distance from ロンドン to フランクフルト・アム・マイン is 637 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