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Train vs Flight: Бильбао to St-Maurice

Q: Is train or flight faster from Бильбао to St-Maurice?

Flight is faster from Бильбао to St-Maurice, taking 3h 30m door-to-door versus 7h 34m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

Q: What is the door-to-door travel time for train vs flight Бильбао to St-Maurice?

Door-to-door travel time from Бильбао to St-Maurice: Train takes 7h 34m total (7h 4m journey + 30 min station check-in). Flight takes 3h 30m total (1h flight + 2.5 hours airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi).

Q: How far is Бильбао from St-Maurice?

The straight-line distance from Бильбао to St-Maurice is 850 km (850 km). The actual rail distance will be longer due to track routing.

🇪🇸 Бильбао → 🇨🇭 St-Maurice · 850 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 4h 4m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Бильбао to St-Maurice, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 182 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	7h 4m	1h
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	7h 34m +30 min at station	3h 30m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	34,9 kg	216,8 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€68	~€102
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 181,9 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 34,9 kg CO2 · Flight: 216,8 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

34,9 kg

Flight

216,8 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 7h 4m

Total door-to-door 7h 34m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 1h

Total door-to-door 3h 30m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Бильбао to St-Maurice?

Flight is faster from Бильбао to St-Maurice, taking 3h 30m door-to-door versus 7h 34m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Бильбао–St-Maurice train vs flight produce?

For the Бильбао to St-Maurice route (850 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 34,9 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 216,8 kg. Taking the train saves 181,9 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 Бильбао to St-Maurice?

Door-to-door travel time from Бильбао to St-Maurice:

Train: 7h 34m total (7h 4m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 3h 30m total (1h flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Бильбао to St-Maurice train worth it vs flying?

How far is Бильбао from St-Maurice?

The straight-line distance from Бильбао to St-Maurice is 850 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.