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Train vs Flight: Le Merlerault to Aigle

🇫🇷 Le Merlerault → 🇨🇭 Aigle · 567 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 2h 5m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Le Merlerault to Aigle, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 121 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 4h 46m 41m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

5h 16m

+30 min at station

3h 11m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

23,2 kg 144,6 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€45 ~€68
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 121,4 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 23,2 kg CO2 · Flight: 144,6 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
23,2 kg
Flight
144,6 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 4h 46m
Total door-to-door 5h 16m

Flight

Faster door-to-door
Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 41m
Total door-to-door 3h 11m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Le Merlerault to Aigle?
Flight is faster from Le Merlerault to Aigle, taking 3h 11m door-to-door versus 5h 16m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.
How much CO2 does the Le Merlerault–Aigle train vs flight produce?
For the Le Merlerault to Aigle route (567 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 23,2 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 144,6 kg. Taking the train saves 121,4 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 Le Merlerault to Aigle?
Door-to-door travel time from Le Merlerault to Aigle:
  • Train: 5h 16m total (4h 46m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 3h 11m total (41m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the Le Merlerault to Aigle train worth it vs flying?
On this medium-haul route from Le Merlerault to Aigle, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 121 kg of CO2 per passenger. If your schedule allows extra travel time, the train offers a comfortable, eco-friendly journey.
How far is Le Merlerault from Aigle?
The straight-line distance from Le Merlerault to Aigle is 567 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