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Train vs Flight: Metz to Montpellier-Saint-Roch

🇫🇷 Metz → 🇫🇷 Montpellier-Saint-Roch · 637 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 22m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Metz to Montpellier-Saint-Roch, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 136 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	3h 7m	45m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	3h 37m +30 min at station	3h 15m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	26,1 kg	162,4 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€51	~€76
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 136,3 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 26,1 kg CO2 · Flight: 162,4 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

26,1 kg

Flight

162,4 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 3h 7m

Total door-to-door 3h 37m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 45m

Total door-to-door 3h 15m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Metz to Montpellier-Saint-Roch?

Flight is faster from Metz to Montpellier-Saint-Roch, taking 3h 15m door-to-door versus 3h 37m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Metz–Montpellier-Saint-Roch train vs flight produce?

For the Metz to Montpellier-Saint-Roch route (637 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 26,1 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 162,4 kg. Taking the train saves 136,3 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 Metz to Montpellier-Saint-Roch?

Door-to-door travel time from Metz to Montpellier-Saint-Roch:

Train: 3h 37m total (3h 7m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 3h 15m total (45m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Metz to Montpellier-Saint-Roch train worth it vs flying?

How far is Metz from Montpellier-Saint-Roch?

The straight-line distance from Metz to Montpellier-Saint-Roch is 637 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.