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Train vs Flight: La Ferté-Macé to Sierre/Siders

🇫🇷 La Ferté-Macé → 🇨🇭 Sierre/Siders · 646 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 2h 39m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from La Ferté-Macé to Sierre/Siders, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 138 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 25m	46m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	5h 55m +30 min at station	3h 16m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	26.5 kg	164.7 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€52	~€78
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 138.2 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 26.5 kg CO2 · Flight: 164.7 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

26.5 kg

Flight

164.7 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 5h 25m

Total door-to-door 5h 55m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 46m

Total door-to-door 3h 16m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from La Ferté-Macé to Sierre/Siders?

Flight is faster from La Ferté-Macé to Sierre/Siders, taking 3h 16m door-to-door versus 5h 55m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the La Ferté-Macé–Sierre/Siders train vs flight produce?

For the La Ferté-Macé to Sierre/Siders route (646 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 26.5 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 164.7 kg. Taking the train saves 138.2 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 La Ferté-Macé to Sierre/Siders?

Door-to-door travel time from La Ferté-Macé to Sierre/Siders:

Train: 5h 55m total (5h 25m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 3h 16m total (46m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the La Ferté-Macé to Sierre/Siders train worth it vs flying?

How far is La Ferté-Macé from Sierre/Siders?

The straight-line distance from La Ferté-Macé to Sierre/Siders is 646 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.