Train vs Flight: Фонтене-ле-Конт to Эвьян-ле-Бен

Train and flight are very similar in door-to-door time from Фонтене-ле-Конт to Эвьян-ле-Бен. The train takes 3h 18m and the flight takes 3h 10m. The train is the greener choice, saving 84% CO2.

For the Фонтене-ле-Конт to Эвьян-ле-Бен route (566 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 23,2 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 144,3 kg. Taking the train saves 121,1 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).

Door-to-door travel time from Фонтене-ле-Конт to Эвьян-ле-Бен:

• Train: 3h 18m total (2h 48m journey + 30 min station check-in)
• Flight: 3h 10m total (40m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

On this medium-haul route from Фонтене-ле-Конт to Эвьян-ле-Бен, the train is competitive with flying when you factor in airport overhead. You also save 121 kg of CO2 — equivalent to 84% fewer emissions. For travellers who value comfort, city-centre arrivals, and sustainability, train is recommended.

The straight-line distance from Фонтене-ле-Конт to Эвьян-ле-Бен is 566 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.