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Train vs Flight: ニース to ヌーシャテル

🇫🇷 ニース → 🇨🇭 ヌーシャテル · 367 km

Verdict

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

For this short-haul route from ニース to ヌーシャテル, 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 ヌーシャテル, saving 79 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Comparison

Train
Flight
Journey time 3h 9m 26m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

3h 39m

+30 min at station

2h 56m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

15.0 kg 93.6 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€29 ~€44
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 78.6 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 15.0 kg CO2 · Flight: 93.6 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
15.0 kg
Flight
93.6 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Faster door-to-door
Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 3h 9m
Total door-to-door 3h 39m

Flight

Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 26m
Total door-to-door 2h 56m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from ニース to ヌーシャテル?
Train is faster door-to-door from ニース to ヌーシャテル. The train takes 3h 39m door-to-door (including 3h 9m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 2h 56m (26m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead).
How much CO2 does the ニース–ヌーシャテル train vs flight produce?
For the ニース to ヌーシャテル route (367 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 15.0 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 93.6 kg. Taking the train saves 78.6 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 ニース to ヌーシャテル?
Door-to-door travel time from ニース to ヌーシャテル:
  • Train: 3h 39m total (3h 9m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 2h 56m total (26m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the ニース to ヌーシャテル train worth it vs flying?
For this short-haul route from ニース to ヌーシャテル, 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 ヌーシャテル, saving 79 kg of CO2 compared to flying.
How far is ニース from ヌーシャテル?
The straight-line distance from ニース to ヌーシャテル is 367 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