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Train vs Flight: オルレアン to バーゼル

🇫🇷 オルレアン → 🇨🇭 バーゼル · 427 km

Verdict

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

For this short-haul route from オルレアン to バーゼル, 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 バーゼル, saving 91 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Comparison

Train
Flight
Journey time 3h 38m 31m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

4h 8m

+30 min at station

3h 1m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

17.5 kg 108.9 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€34 ~€51
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 91.4 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 17.5 kg CO2 · Flight: 108.9 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
17.5 kg
Flight
108.9 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Faster door-to-door
Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 3h 38m
Total door-to-door 4h 8m

Flight

Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 31m
Total door-to-door 3h 1m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from オルレアン to バーゼル?
Train is faster door-to-door from オルレアン to バーゼル. The train takes 4h 8m door-to-door (including 3h 38m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 3h 1m (31m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead).
How much CO2 does the オルレアン–バーゼル train vs flight produce?
For the オルレアン to バーゼル route (427 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 17.5 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 108.9 kg. Taking the train saves 91.4 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 オルレアン to バーゼル?
Door-to-door travel time from オルレアン to バーゼル:
  • Train: 4h 8m total (3h 38m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 3h 1m total (31m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the オルレアン to バーゼル train worth it vs flying?
For this short-haul route from オルレアン to バーゼル, 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 バーゼル, saving 91 kg of CO2 compared to flying.
How far is オルレアン from バーゼル?
The straight-line distance from オルレアン to バーゼル is 427 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