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Train vs Flight: ヴェルサイユ to フルティゲン

🇫🇷 ヴェルサイユ → 🇨🇭 フルティゲン · 480 km

Verdict

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

For this short-haul route from ヴェルサイユ to フルティゲン, 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 フルティゲン, saving 103 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Comparison

Train
Flight
Journey time 4h 4m 34m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

4h 34m

+30 min at station

3h 4m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

19.7 kg 122.4 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€38 ~€58
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 102.7 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 19.7 kg CO2 · Flight: 122.4 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
19.7 kg
Flight
122.4 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Faster door-to-door
Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 4h 4m
Total door-to-door 4h 34m

Flight

Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 34m
Total door-to-door 3h 4m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from ヴェルサイユ to フルティゲン?
Train is faster door-to-door from ヴェルサイユ to フルティゲン. The train takes 4h 34m door-to-door (including 4h 4m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 3h 4m (34m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead).
How much CO2 does the ヴェルサイユ–フルティゲン train vs flight produce?
For the ヴェルサイユ to フルティゲン route (480 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 19.7 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 122.4 kg. Taking the train saves 102.7 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 ヴェルサイユ to フルティゲン?
Door-to-door travel time from ヴェルサイユ to フルティゲン:
  • Train: 4h 34m total (4h 4m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 3h 4m total (34m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the ヴェルサイユ to フルティゲン train worth it vs flying?
For this short-haul route from ヴェルサイユ to フルティゲン, 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 フルティゲン, saving 103 kg of CO2 compared to flying.
How far is ヴェルサイユ from フルティゲン?
The straight-line distance from ヴェルサイユ to フルティゲン is 480 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