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Train vs Flight: Сен-Севе-Кальвадос to Берн

Q: Is train or flight faster from Сен-Севе-Кальвадос to Берн?

Flight is faster from Сен-Севе-Кальвадос to Берн, taking 3h 18m door-to-door versus 6h 5m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

Q: What is the door-to-door travel time for train vs flight Сен-Севе-Кальвадос to Берн?

Door-to-door travel time from Сен-Севе-Кальвадос to Берн: Train takes 6h 5m total (5h 35m journey + 30 min station check-in). Flight takes 3h 18m total (48m flight + 2.5 hours airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi).

🇫🇷 Сен-Севе-Кальвадос → 🇨🇭 Берн · 667 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 2h 47m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Сен-Севе-Кальвадос to Берн, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 143 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	5h 35m	48m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	6h 5m +30 min at station	3h 18m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	27,3 kg	170,1 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€53	~€80
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 142,8 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 27,3 kg CO2 · Flight: 170,1 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

27,3 kg

Flight

170,1 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 5h 35m

Total door-to-door 6h 5m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 48m

Total door-to-door 3h 18m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Сен-Севе-Кальвадос to Берн?

Flight is faster from Сен-Севе-Кальвадос to Берн, taking 3h 18m door-to-door versus 6h 5m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Сен-Севе-Кальвадос–Берн train vs flight produce?

For the Сен-Севе-Кальвадос to Берн route (667 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 27,3 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 170,1 kg. Taking the train saves 142,8 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 Сен-Севе-Кальвадос to Берн?

Door-to-door travel time from Сен-Севе-Кальвадос to Берн:

Train: 6h 5m total (5h 35m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 3h 18m total (48m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Сен-Севе-Кальвадос to Берн train worth it vs flying?

How far is Сен-Севе-Кальвадос from Берн?

The straight-line distance from Сен-Севе-Кальвадос to Берн is 667 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.