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Train vs Flight: Bourgneuf-en-Retz Ecole to Thusis

🇫🇷 Bourgneuf-en-Retz Ecole → 🇨🇭 Thusis · 866 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 4h 10m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Bourgneuf-en-Retz Ecole to Thusis, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 185 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	7h 12m	1h 2m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	7h 42m +30 min at station	3h 32m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	35,5 kg	220,8 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€69	~€104
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 185,3 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 35,5 kg CO2 · Flight: 220,8 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

35,5 kg

Flight

220,8 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 7h 12m

Total door-to-door 7h 42m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 1h 2m

Total door-to-door 3h 32m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Bourgneuf-en-Retz Ecole to Thusis?

Flight is faster from Bourgneuf-en-Retz Ecole to Thusis, taking 3h 32m door-to-door versus 7h 42m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Bourgneuf-en-Retz Ecole–Thusis train vs flight produce?

For the Bourgneuf-en-Retz Ecole to Thusis route (866 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 35,5 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 220,8 kg. Taking the train saves 185,3 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 Bourgneuf-en-Retz Ecole to Thusis?

Door-to-door travel time from Bourgneuf-en-Retz Ecole to Thusis:

Train: 7h 42m total (7h 12m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 3h 32m total (1h 2m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Bourgneuf-en-Retz Ecole to Thusis train worth it vs flying?

How far is Bourgneuf-en-Retz Ecole from Thusis?

The straight-line distance from Bourgneuf-en-Retz Ecole to Thusis is 866 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.