Compare Short Haul (<500 km)

Train vs Flight: 뤼넬 to 시옹

🇫🇷 뤼넬 → 🇨🇭 시옹 · 380 km

Verdict

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

For this short-haul route from 뤼넬 to 시옹, 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 시옹, saving 81 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Comparison

Train
Flight
Journey time 3h 15m 27m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

3h 45m

+30 min at station

2h 57m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

15.6 kg 96.9 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€30 ~€46
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 81.3 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 15.6 kg CO2 · Flight: 96.9 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
15.6 kg
Flight
96.9 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Faster door-to-door
Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 3h 15m
Total door-to-door 3h 45m

Flight

Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 27m
Total door-to-door 2h 57m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from 뤼넬 to 시옹?
Train is faster door-to-door from 뤼넬 to 시옹. The train takes 3h 45m door-to-door (including 3h 15m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 2h 57m (27m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead).
How much CO2 does the 뤼넬–시옹 train vs flight produce?
For the 뤼넬 to 시옹 route (380 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 15.6 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 96.9 kg. Taking the train saves 81.3 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 뤼넬 to 시옹?
Door-to-door travel time from 뤼넬 to 시옹:
  • Train: 3h 45m total (3h 15m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 2h 57m total (27m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the 뤼넬 to 시옹 train worth it vs flying?
For this short-haul route from 뤼넬 to 시옹, 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 시옹, saving 81 kg of CO2 compared to flying.
How far is 뤼넬 from 시옹?
The straight-line distance from 뤼넬 to 시옹 is 380 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.

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데이터 최종 업데이트: 2026-02-27