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Train vs Flight: 카오르 to 아헨

Q: Is train or flight faster from 카오르 to 아헨?

Flight is faster from 카오르 to 아헨, taking 3h 26m door-to-door versus 4h 18m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

Q: What is the door-to-door travel time for train vs flight 카오르 to 아헨?

Door-to-door travel time from 카오르 to 아헨: Train takes 4h 18m total (3h 48m journey + 30 min station check-in). Flight takes 3h 26m total (56m flight + 2.5 hours airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi).

Q: How far is 카오르 from 아헨?

The straight-line distance from 카오르 to 아헨 is 784 km (784 km). The actual rail distance will be longer due to track routing.

🇫🇷 카오르 → 🇩🇪 아헨 · 784 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 52m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from 카오르 to 아헨, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 168 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 48m	56m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	4h 18m +30 min at station	3h 26m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	32.1 kg	199.9 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€63	~€94
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 167.8 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 32.1 kg CO2 · Flight: 199.9 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

32.1 kg

Flight

199.9 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 3h 48m

Total door-to-door 4h 18m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 56m

Total door-to-door 3h 26m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from 카오르 to 아헨?

Flight is faster from 카오르 to 아헨, taking 3h 26m door-to-door versus 4h 18m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the 카오르–아헨 train vs flight produce?

For the 카오르 to 아헨 route (784 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 32.1 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 199.9 kg. Taking the train saves 167.8 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 카오르 to 아헨?

Door-to-door travel time from 카오르 to 아헨:

Train: 4h 18m total (3h 48m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 3h 26m total (56m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the 카오르 to 아헨 train worth it vs flying?

How far is 카오르 from 아헨?

The straight-line distance from 카오르 to 아헨 is 784 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.