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Train vs Flight: 루앙 to 부르캉브레스

🇫🇷 루앙 → 🇫🇷 부르캉브레스 · 474 km

Verdict

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

For this short-haul route from 루앙 to 부르캉브레스, 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 부르캉브레스, saving 102 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Comparison

Train
Flight
Journey time 2h 22m 34m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

2h 52m

+30 min at station

3h 4m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

19.4 kg 120.9 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€38 ~€57
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 101.5 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 19.4 kg CO2 · Flight: 120.9 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
19.4 kg
Flight
120.9 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Faster door-to-door
Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 2h 22m
Total door-to-door 2h 52m

Flight

Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 34m
Total door-to-door 3h 4m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from 루앙 to 부르캉브레스?
Train is faster door-to-door from 루앙 to 부르캉브레스. The train takes 2h 52m door-to-door (including 2h 22m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 3h 4m (34m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead).
How much CO2 does the 루앙–부르캉브레스 train vs flight produce?
For the 루앙 to 부르캉브레스 route (474 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 19.4 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 120.9 kg. Taking the train saves 101.5 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 루앙 to 부르캉브레스?
Door-to-door travel time from 루앙 to 부르캉브레스:
  • Train: 2h 52m total (2h 22m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 3h 4m total (34m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the 루앙 to 부르캉브레스 train worth it vs flying?
For this short-haul route from 루앙 to 부르캉브레스, 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 부르캉브레스, saving 102 kg of CO2 compared to flying.
How far is 루앙 from 부르캉브레스?
The straight-line distance from 루앙 to 부르캉브레스 is 474 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.

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