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Train vs Flight: Albas to Mâcon Ville

🇫🇷 Albas → 🇫🇷 Mâcon Ville · 347 km

Verdict

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

For this short-haul route from Albas to Mâcon Ville, 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 Mâcon Ville, saving 74 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Comparison

Train
Flight
Journey time 1h 47m 25m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

2h 17m

+30 min at station

2h 55m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

14,2 kg 88,5 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€28 ~€42
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 74,3 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 14,2 kg CO2 · Flight: 88,5 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
14,2 kg
Flight
88,5 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Faster door-to-door
Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 1h 47m
Total door-to-door 2h 17m

Flight

Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 25m
Total door-to-door 2h 55m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Albas to Mâcon Ville?
Train is faster door-to-door from Albas to Mâcon Ville. The train takes 2h 17m door-to-door (including 1h 47m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 2h 55m (25m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead).
How much CO2 does the Albas–Mâcon Ville train vs flight produce?
For the Albas to Mâcon Ville route (347 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 14,2 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 88,5 kg. Taking the train saves 74,3 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 Albas to Mâcon Ville?
Door-to-door travel time from Albas to Mâcon Ville:
  • Train: 2h 17m total (1h 47m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 2h 55m total (25m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the Albas to Mâcon Ville train worth it vs flying?
For this short-haul route from Albas to Mâcon Ville, 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 Mâcon Ville, saving 74 kg of CO2 compared to flying.
How far is Albas from Mâcon Ville?
The straight-line distance from Albas to Mâcon Ville is 347 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.

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Dados atualizados pela última vez em: 2026-02-27