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Train vs Flight: Пау to Ахен

Q: Is train or flight faster from Пау to Ахен?

Flight is faster from Пау to Ахен, taking 3h 39m door-to-door versus 5h 8m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

Q: What is the door-to-door travel time for train vs flight Пау to Ахен?

Door-to-door travel time from Пау to Ахен: Train takes 5h 8m total (4h 38m journey + 30 min station check-in). Flight takes 3h 39m total (1h 9m flight + 2.5 hours airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi).

Q: How far is Пау from Ахен?

The straight-line distance from Пау to Ахен is 964 km (964 km). The actual rail distance will be longer due to track routing.

🇫🇷 Пау → 🇩🇪 Ахен · 964 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 1h 29m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Пау to Ахен, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 206 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	4h 38m	1h 9m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	5h 8m +30 min at station	3h 39m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	39,5 kg	245,8 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€77	~€116
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 206,3 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 39,5 kg CO2 · Flight: 245,8 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

39,5 kg

Flight

245,8 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 4h 38m

Total door-to-door 5h 8m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 1h 9m

Total door-to-door 3h 39m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Пау to Ахен?

Flight is faster from Пау to Ахен, taking 3h 39m door-to-door versus 5h 8m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Пау–Ахен train vs flight produce?

For the Пау to Ахен route (964 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 39,5 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 245,8 kg. Taking the train saves 206,3 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 Пау to Ахен?

Door-to-door travel time from Пау to Ахен:

Train: 5h 8m total (4h 38m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 3h 39m total (1h 9m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Пау to Ахен train worth it vs flying?

How far is Пау from Ахен?

The straight-line distance from Пау to Ахен is 964 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.