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Train vs Flight: Gudmont to Montpellier St-Roch

Q: Is train or flight faster from Gudmont to Montpellier St-Roch?

Train and flight are similar in door-to-door travel time from Gudmont to Montpellier St-Roch. The train takes 3h 9m and the flight takes 3h 8m door-to-door. The train is the greener choice, saving 84% CO2.

🇫🇷 Gudmont → 🇫🇷 Montpellier St-Roch · 535 km

Verdict

Train and flight are similar in door-to-door time, but the train produces 84% less CO2.

On this medium-haul route from Gudmont to Montpellier St-Roch, the train is competitive with flying when you factor in airport overhead. You also save 114 kg of CO2 — equivalent to 84% fewer emissions. For travellers who value comfort, city-centre arrivals, and sustainability, train is recommended.

Comparison

	Train	Flight
Journey time	2h 39m	38m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	3h 9m +30 min at station	3h 8m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	21.9 kg	136.4 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€43	~€64
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 114.5 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 21.9 kg CO2 · Flight: 136.4 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

21.9 kg

Flight

136.4 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 2h 39m

Total door-to-door 3h 9m

Flight

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 38m

Total door-to-door 3h 8m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Gudmont to Montpellier St-Roch?

Train and flight are very similar in door-to-door time from Gudmont to Montpellier St-Roch. The train takes 3h 9m and the flight takes 3h 8m. The train is the greener choice, saving 84% CO2.

How much CO2 does the Gudmont–Montpellier St-Roch train vs flight produce?

For the Gudmont to Montpellier St-Roch route (535 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 21.9 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 136.4 kg. Taking the train saves 114.5 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 Gudmont to Montpellier St-Roch?

Door-to-door travel time from Gudmont to Montpellier St-Roch:

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

Is the Gudmont to Montpellier St-Roch train worth it vs flying?

How far is Gudmont from Montpellier St-Roch?

The straight-line distance from Gudmont to Montpellier St-Roch is 535 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.