Compare Short Haul (<500 km)

Train vs Flight: Mont-sur-Meurthe to Genebra

🇫🇷 Mont-sur-Meurthe → 🇨🇭 Genebra · 262 km

Verdict

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

For this short-haul route from Mont-sur-Meurthe to Genebra, 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 Genebra, saving 56 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Comparison

Train
Flight
Journey time 2h 18m 19m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

2h 48m

+30 min at station

2h 49m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

10,7 kg 66,8 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€21 ~€31
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 56,1 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 10,7 kg CO2 · Flight: 66,8 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
10,7 kg
Flight
66,8 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Faster door-to-door
Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 2h 18m
Total door-to-door 2h 48m

Flight

Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 19m
Total door-to-door 2h 49m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Mont-sur-Meurthe to Genebra?
Train is faster door-to-door from Mont-sur-Meurthe to Genebra. The train takes 2h 48m door-to-door (including 2h 18m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 2h 49m (19m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead).
How much CO2 does the Mont-sur-Meurthe–Genebra train vs flight produce?
For the Mont-sur-Meurthe to Genebra route (262 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 10,7 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 66,8 kg. Taking the train saves 56,1 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 Mont-sur-Meurthe to Genebra?
Door-to-door travel time from Mont-sur-Meurthe to Genebra:
  • Train: 2h 48m total (2h 18m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 2h 49m total (19m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the Mont-sur-Meurthe to Genebra train worth it vs flying?
For this short-haul route from Mont-sur-Meurthe to Genebra, 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 Genebra, saving 56 kg of CO2 compared to flying.
How far is Mont-sur-Meurthe from Genebra?
The straight-line distance from Mont-sur-Meurthe to Genebra is 262 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