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Train vs Flight: Nantes to Bern Hbf

Q: Is train or flight faster from Nantes to Bern Hbf?

Flight is faster from Nantes to Bern Hbf, taking 3h 18m door-to-door versus 6h 12m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

Q: What is the door-to-door travel time for train vs flight Nantes to Bern Hbf?

Door-to-door travel time from Nantes to Bern Hbf: Train takes 6h 12m total (5h 42m journey + 30 min station check-in). Flight takes 3h 18m total (48m flight + 2.5 hours airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi).

Q: How far is Nantes from Bern Hbf?

The straight-line distance from Nantes to Bern Hbf is 680 km (680 km). The actual rail distance will be longer due to track routing.

🇫🇷 Nantes → 🇨🇭 Bern Hbf · 680 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 2h 54m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Nantes to Bern Hbf, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 146 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 42m	48m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	6h 12m +30 min at station	3h 18m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	27.9 kg	173.4 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€54	~€82
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 145.5 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 27.9 kg CO2 · Flight: 173.4 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

27.9 kg

Flight

173.4 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 5h 42m

Total door-to-door 6h 12m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 48m

Total door-to-door 3h 18m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Nantes to Bern Hbf?

Flight is faster from Nantes to Bern Hbf, taking 3h 18m door-to-door versus 6h 12m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Nantes–Bern Hbf train vs flight produce?

For the Nantes to Bern Hbf route (680 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 27.9 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 173.4 kg. Taking the train saves 145.5 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 Nantes to Bern Hbf?

Door-to-door travel time from Nantes to Bern Hbf:

Train: 6h 12m total (5h 42m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 3h 18m total (48m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Nantes to Bern Hbf train worth it vs flying?

How far is Nantes from Bern Hbf?

The straight-line distance from Nantes to Bern Hbf is 680 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.