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Train vs Flight: St-Hilaire-de-Riez to Беллинцона

🇫🇷 St-Hilaire-de-Riez → 🇨🇭 Беллинцона · 842 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 4h 1m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from St-Hilaire-de-Riez to Беллинцона, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 180 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 1m	1h
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	7h 31m +30 min at station	3h 30m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	34,5 kg	214,7 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€67	~€101
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 180,2 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 34,5 kg CO2 · Flight: 214,7 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

34,5 kg

Flight

214,7 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 7h 1m

Total door-to-door 7h 31m

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 St-Hilaire-de-Riez to Беллинцона?

Flight is faster from St-Hilaire-de-Riez to Беллинцона, taking 3h 30m door-to-door versus 7h 31m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the St-Hilaire-de-Riez–Беллинцона train vs flight produce?

For the St-Hilaire-de-Riez to Беллинцона route (842 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 34,5 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 214,7 kg. Taking the train saves 180,2 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 St-Hilaire-de-Riez to Беллинцона?

Door-to-door travel time from St-Hilaire-de-Riez to Беллинцона:

Train: 7h 31m total (7h 1m 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 St-Hilaire-de-Riez to Беллинцона train worth it vs flying?

How far is St-Hilaire-de-Riez from Беллинцона?

The straight-line distance from St-Hilaire-de-Riez to Беллинцона is 842 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.