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Train vs Flight: 롱위 to 아헨

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

Train is faster door-to-door from 롱위 to 아헨. The train takes 1h 19m door-to-door (including 49m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 2h 40m (including 10m flight + 2.5 hours at the airport).

Q: How much CO2 does the 롱위-아헨 train vs flight produce?

For the 롱위 to 아헨 route (141 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 5.8 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 36.0 kg. Taking the train saves 30.2 kg of CO2 — a 84% reduction. These are average estimates based on European averages (train: 41g CO2/km, flight: 255g CO2/km incl. radiative forcing).

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

Door-to-door travel time from 롱위 to 아헨: Train takes 1h 19m total (49m journey + 30 min station check-in). Flight takes 2h 40m total (10m flight + 2.5 hours airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi).

Q: Is the 롱위 to 아헨 train worth it vs flying?

For this short-haul route from 롱위 to 아헨, 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 아헨, saving 30 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Q: How far is 롱위 from 아헨?

The straight-line distance from 롱위 to 아헨 is 141 km (141 km). The actual rail distance will be longer due to track routing.

🇫🇷 롱위 → 🇩🇪 아헨 · 141 km

Verdict

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

For this short-haul route from 롱위 to 아헨, 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 아헨, saving 30 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Comparison

	Train ✓	Flight
Journey time	49m	10m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	1h 19m +30 min at station	2h 40m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	5.8 kg	36.0 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€11	~€17
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 30.2 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 5.8 kg CO2 · Flight: 36.0 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

5.8 kg

Flight

36.0 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Faster door-to-door

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 49m

Total door-to-door 1h 19m

Flight

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 10m

Total door-to-door 2h 40m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from 롱위 to 아헨?

Train is faster door-to-door from 롱위 to 아헨. The train takes 1h 19m door-to-door (including 49m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 2h 40m (10m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead).

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

For the 롱위 to 아헨 route (141 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 5.8 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 36.0 kg. Taking the train saves 30.2 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 롱위 to 아헨?

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

Train: 1h 19m total (49m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 2h 40m total (10m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the 롱위 to 아헨 train worth it vs flying?

How far is 롱위 from 아헨?

The straight-line distance from 롱위 to 아헨 is 141 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.