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Train vs Flight: Сен-Севе-Кальвадос to Сьон

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

Flight is faster from Сен-Севе-Кальвадос to Сьон, taking 3h 20m door-to-door versus 6h 19m 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 Сьон?

Door-to-door travel time from Сен-Севе-Кальвадос to Сьон: Train takes 6h 19m total (5h 49m journey + 30 min station check-in). Flight takes 3h 20m total (50m flight + 2.5 hours airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi).

🇫🇷 Сен-Севе-Кальвадос → 🇨🇭 Сьон · 695 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 2h 59m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Сен-Севе-Кальвадос to Сьон, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 149 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 49m	50m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	6h 19m +30 min at station	3h 20m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	28,5 kg	177,2 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€56	~€83
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 148,7 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 28,5 kg CO2 · Flight: 177,2 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

28,5 kg

Flight

177,2 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 5h 49m

Total door-to-door 6h 19m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 50m

Total door-to-door 3h 20m

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Flight is faster from Сен-Севе-Кальвадос to Сьон, taking 3h 20m door-to-door versus 6h 19m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

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

For the Сен-Севе-Кальвадос to Сьон route (695 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 28,5 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 177,2 kg. Taking the train saves 148,7 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 Сьон?

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

Train: 6h 19m total (5h 49m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 3h 20m total (50m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

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

How far is Сен-Севе-Кальвадос from Сьон?

The straight-line distance from Сен-Севе-Кальвадос to Сьон is 695 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.