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Train vs Flight: 몽메디 to 바젤

🇫🇷 몽메디 → 🇨🇭 바젤 · 274 km

Verdict

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

For this short-haul route from 몽메디 to 바젤, 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 바젤, saving 59 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Comparison

Train
Flight
Journey time 2h 24m 20m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

2h 54m

+30 min at station

2h 50m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

11.2 kg 69.9 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€22 ~€33
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 58.7 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 11.2 kg CO2 · Flight: 69.9 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
11.2 kg
Flight
69.9 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Faster door-to-door
Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 2h 24m
Total door-to-door 2h 54m

Flight

Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 20m
Total door-to-door 2h 50m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from 몽메디 to 바젤?
Train is faster door-to-door from 몽메디 to 바젤. The train takes 2h 54m door-to-door (including 2h 24m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 2h 50m (20m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead).
How much CO2 does the 몽메디–바젤 train vs flight produce?
For the 몽메디 to 바젤 route (274 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 11.2 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 69.9 kg. Taking the train saves 58.7 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 몽메디 to 바젤?
Door-to-door travel time from 몽메디 to 바젤:
  • Train: 2h 54m total (2h 24m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 2h 50m total (20m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the 몽메디 to 바젤 train worth it vs flying?
For this short-haul route from 몽메디 to 바젤, 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 바젤, saving 59 kg of CO2 compared to flying.
How far is 몽메디 from 바젤?
The straight-line distance from 몽메디 to 바젤 is 274 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