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Train vs Flight: 낭트 to 뇌샤텔

🇫🇷 낭트 → 🇨🇭 뇌샤텔 · 642 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 2h 37m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from 낭트 to 뇌샤텔, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 137 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 23m 46m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

5h 53m

+30 min at station

3h 16m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

26.3 kg 163.7 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€51 ~€77
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 137.4 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 26.3 kg CO2 · Flight: 163.7 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
26.3 kg
Flight
163.7 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 5h 23m
Total door-to-door 5h 53m

Flight

Faster door-to-door
Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 46m
Total door-to-door 3h 16m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from 낭트 to 뇌샤텔?
Flight is faster from 낭트 to 뇌샤텔, taking 3h 16m door-to-door versus 5h 53m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.
How much CO2 does the 낭트–뇌샤텔 train vs flight produce?
For the 낭트 to 뇌샤텔 route (642 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 26.3 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 163.7 kg. Taking the train saves 137.4 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 낭트 to 뇌샤텔?
Door-to-door travel time from 낭트 to 뇌샤텔:
  • Train: 5h 53m total (5h 23m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 3h 16m total (46m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the 낭트 to 뇌샤텔 train worth it vs flying?
On this medium-haul route from 낭트 to 뇌샤텔, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 137 kg of CO2 per passenger. If your schedule allows extra travel time, the train offers a comfortable, eco-friendly journey.
How far is 낭트 from 뇌샤텔?
The straight-line distance from 낭트 to 뇌샤텔 is 642 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.

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