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Train vs Flight: Puente Genil Estación to Aigle

🇪🇸 Puente Genil Estación → 🇨🇭 Aigle · 1,385 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 7h 47m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Puente Genil Estación to Aigle, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 296 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	11h 25m	1h 38m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	11h 55m +30 min at station	4h 8m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	56.8 kg	353.2 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€111	~€166
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 296.4 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 56.8 kg CO2 · Flight: 353.2 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

56.8 kg

Flight

353.2 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 11h 25m

Total door-to-door 11h 55m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 1h 38m

Total door-to-door 4h 8m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Puente Genil Estación to Aigle?

Flight is faster from Puente Genil Estación to Aigle, taking 4h 8m door-to-door versus 11h 55m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Puente Genil Estación–Aigle train vs flight produce?

For the Puente Genil Estación to Aigle route (1385 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 56.8 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 353.2 kg. Taking the train saves 296.4 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 Puente Genil Estación to Aigle?

Door-to-door travel time from Puente Genil Estación to Aigle:

Train: 11h 55m total (11h 25m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 4h 8m total (1h 38m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Puente Genil Estación to Aigle train worth it vs flying?

How far is Puente Genil Estación from Aigle?

The straight-line distance from Puente Genil Estación to Aigle is 1,385 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.