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Train vs Flight: リヨン to シオン

Q: Is train or flight faster from リヨン to シオン?

Train is faster door-to-door from リヨン to シオン. The train takes 2h 18m door-to-door (including 1h 48m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 2h 45m (including 15m flight + 2.5 hours at the airport).

Q: How much CO2 does the リヨン-シオン train vs flight produce?

For the リヨン to シオン route (200 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 8.2 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 51.0 kg. Taking the train saves 42.8 kg of CO2 — a 84% reduction. These are average estimates based on European averages (train: 41g CO2/km, flight: 255g CO2/km incl. radiative forcing).

Q: What is the door-to-door travel time for train vs flight リヨン to シオン?

Door-to-door travel time from リヨン to シオン: Train takes 2h 18m total (1h 48m journey + 30 min station check-in). Flight takes 2h 45m total (15m flight + 2.5 hours airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi).

Q: Is the リヨン to シオン train worth it vs flying?

For this short-haul route from リヨン 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 43 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Q: How far is リヨン from シオン?

The straight-line distance from リヨン to シオン is 200 km (200 km). The actual rail distance will be longer due to track routing.

🇫🇷 リヨン → 🇨🇭 シオン · 200 km

Verdict

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

For this short-haul route from リヨン 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 43 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Comparison

	Train ✓	Flight
Journey time	1h 48m	15m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	2h 18m +30 min at station	2h 45m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	8.2 kg	51.0 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€16	~€24
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 42.8 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 8.2 kg CO2 · Flight: 51.0 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

8.2 kg

Flight

51.0 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Faster door-to-door

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 1h 48m

Total door-to-door 2h 18m

Flight

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 15m

Total door-to-door 2h 45m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from リヨン to シオン?

Train is faster door-to-door from リヨン to シオン. The train takes 2h 18m door-to-door (including 1h 48m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 2h 45m (15m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead).

How much CO2 does the リヨン–シオン train vs flight produce?

For the リヨン to シオン route (200 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 8.2 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 51.0 kg. Taking the train saves 42.8 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 リヨン to シオン?

Door-to-door travel time from リヨン to シオン:

Train: 2h 18m total (1h 48m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 2h 45m total (15m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the リヨン to シオン train worth it vs flying?

How far is リヨン from シオン?

The straight-line distance from リヨン to シオン is 200 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.