Compare Short Haul (<500 km)

Train vs Flight: 리치필드 to 폰트프랙트

🇬🇧 리치필드 → 🇬🇧 폰트프랙트 · 117 km

Verdict

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

For this short-haul route from 리치필드 to 폰트프랙트, 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 폰트프랙트, saving 25 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Comparison

Train
Flight
Journey time 43m 9m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

1h 13m

+30 min at station

2h 39m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

4.8 kg 29.8 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€9 ~€14
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 25.0 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 4.8 kg CO2 · Flight: 29.8 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
4.8 kg
Flight
29.8 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Faster door-to-door
Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 43m
Total door-to-door 1h 13m

Flight

Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 9m
Total door-to-door 2h 39m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from 리치필드 to 폰트프랙트?
Train is faster door-to-door from 리치필드 to 폰트프랙트. The train takes 1h 13m door-to-door (including 43m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 2h 39m (9m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead).
How much CO2 does the 리치필드–폰트프랙트 train vs flight produce?
For the 리치필드 to 폰트프랙트 route (117 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 4.8 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 29.8 kg. Taking the train saves 25.0 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 리치필드 to 폰트프랙트?
Door-to-door travel time from 리치필드 to 폰트프랙트:
  • Train: 1h 13m total (43m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 2h 39m total (9m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the 리치필드 to 폰트프랙트 train worth it vs flying?
For this short-haul route from 리치필드 to 폰트프랙트, 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 폰트프랙트, saving 25 kg of CO2 compared to flying.
How far is 리치필드 from 폰트프랙트?
The straight-line distance from 리치필드 to 폰트프랙트 is 117 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.

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