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Train vs Flight: Aéroport Paris Roissy Charles de Gaulle CDG T2 to Montpellier St-Roch

🇫🇷 Aéroport Paris Roissy Charles de Gaulle CDG T2 → 🇫🇷 Montpellier St-Roch · 609 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 17m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Aéroport Paris Roissy Charles de Gaulle CDG T2 to Montpellier St-Roch, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 130 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	3h	43m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	3h 30m +30 min at station	3h 13m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	25.0 kg	155.3 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€49	~€73
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 130.3 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 25.0 kg CO2 · Flight: 155.3 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

25.0 kg

Flight

155.3 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 3h

Total door-to-door 3h 30m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 43m

Total door-to-door 3h 13m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Aéroport Paris Roissy Charles de Gaulle CDG T2 to Montpellier St-Roch?

Flight is faster from Aéroport Paris Roissy Charles de Gaulle CDG T2 to Montpellier St-Roch, taking 3h 13m door-to-door versus 3h 30m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Aéroport Paris Roissy Charles de Gaulle CDG T2–Montpellier St-Roch train vs flight produce?

For the Aéroport Paris Roissy Charles de Gaulle CDG T2 to Montpellier St-Roch route (609 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 25.0 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 155.3 kg. Taking the train saves 130.3 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 Aéroport Paris Roissy Charles de Gaulle CDG T2 to Montpellier St-Roch?

Door-to-door travel time from Aéroport Paris Roissy Charles de Gaulle CDG T2 to Montpellier St-Roch:

Train: 3h 30m total (3h journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 3h 13m total (43m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Aéroport Paris Roissy Charles de Gaulle CDG T2 to Montpellier St-Roch train worth it vs flying?

How far is Aéroport Paris Roissy Charles de Gaulle CDG T2 from Montpellier St-Roch?

The straight-line distance from Aéroport Paris Roissy Charles de Gaulle CDG T2 to Montpellier St-Roch is 609 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.