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Train vs Flight: Massy TGV to Neuchâtel

🇫🇷 Massy TGV → 🇨🇭 Neuchâtel · 398 km

Verdict

Train wins door-to-door on this short route — airport overhead makes flying impractical.

For this short-haul route from Massy TGV to Neuchâtel, train is the clear winner. Airport check-in, security, and boarding add over 2.5 hours to your journey. The train departs from the city centre and arrives directly in the heart of Neuchâtel, saving 85 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Comparison

Train
Flight
Journey time 3h 24m 29m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

3h 54m

+30 min at station

2h 59m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

16.3 kg 101.5 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€32 ~€48
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 85.2 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 16.3 kg CO2 · Flight: 101.5 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
16.3 kg
Flight
101.5 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Faster door-to-door
Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 3h 24m
Total door-to-door 3h 54m

Flight

Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 29m
Total door-to-door 2h 59m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Massy TGV to Neuchâtel?
Train is faster door-to-door from Massy TGV to Neuchâtel. The train takes 3h 54m door-to-door (including 3h 24m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 2h 59m (29m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead).
How much CO2 does the Massy TGV–Neuchâtel train vs flight produce?
For the Massy TGV to Neuchâtel route (398 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 16.3 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 101.5 kg. Taking the train saves 85.2 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 Massy TGV to Neuchâtel?
Door-to-door travel time from Massy TGV to Neuchâtel:
  • Train: 3h 54m total (3h 24m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 2h 59m total (29m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the Massy TGV to Neuchâtel train worth it vs flying?
For this short-haul route from Massy TGV to Neuchâtel, train is the clear winner. Airport check-in, security, and boarding add over 2.5 hours to your journey. The train departs from the city centre and arrives directly in the heart of Neuchâtel, saving 85 kg of CO2 compared to flying.
How far is Massy TGV from Neuchâtel?
The straight-line distance from Massy TGV to Neuchâtel is 398 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.

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