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Train vs Flight: 뤼동 to 시옹

🇫🇷 뤼동 → 🇨🇭 시옹 · 635 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 2h 35m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from 뤼동 to 시옹, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 136 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 5h 20m 45m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

5h 50m

+30 min at station

3h 15m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

26.0 kg 161.9 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€51 ~€76
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 135.9 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 26.0 kg CO2 · Flight: 161.9 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
26.0 kg
Flight
161.9 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 5h 20m
Total door-to-door 5h 50m

Flight

Faster door-to-door
Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 45m
Total door-to-door 3h 15m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from 뤼동 to 시옹?
Flight is faster from 뤼동 to 시옹, taking 3h 15m door-to-door versus 5h 50m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.
How much CO2 does the 뤼동–시옹 train vs flight produce?
For the 뤼동 to 시옹 route (635 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 26.0 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 161.9 kg. Taking the train saves 135.9 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 뤼동 to 시옹?
Door-to-door travel time from 뤼동 to 시옹:
  • Train: 5h 50m total (5h 20m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 3h 15m total (45m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the 뤼동 to 시옹 train worth it vs flying?
On this medium-haul route from 뤼동 to 시옹, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 136 kg of CO2 per passenger. If your schedule allows extra travel time, the train offers a comfortable, eco-friendly journey.
How far is 뤼동 from 시옹?
The straight-line distance from 뤼동 to 시옹 is 635 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.

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