Compare Short Haul (<500 km)

Train vs Flight: Лиму to Макон

🇫🇷 Лиму → 🇫🇷 Макон · 415 km

Verdict

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

For this short-haul route from Лиму to Макон, 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 Макон, saving 89 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Comparison

Train
Flight
Journey time 2h 6m 30m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

2h 36m

+30 min at station

3h

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

17,0 kg 105,8 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€33 ~€50
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 88,8 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 17,0 kg CO2 · Flight: 105,8 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
17,0 kg
Flight
105,8 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Faster door-to-door
Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 2h 6m
Total door-to-door 2h 36m

Flight

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Лиму to Макон?
Train is faster door-to-door from Лиму to Макон. The train takes 2h 36m door-to-door (including 2h 6m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 3h (30m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead).
How much CO2 does the Лиму–Макон train vs flight produce?
For the Лиму to Макон route (415 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 17,0 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 105,8 kg. Taking the train saves 88,8 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 Лиму to Макон?
Door-to-door travel time from Лиму to Макон:
  • Train: 2h 36m total (2h 6m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 3h total (30m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the Лиму to Макон train worth it vs flying?
For this short-haul route from Лиму to Макон, 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 Макон, saving 89 kg of CO2 compared to flying.
How far is Лиму from Макон?
The straight-line distance from Лиму to Макон is 415 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.

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Данные последнего обновления: 2026-02-27