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Train vs Flight: Bordeaux St-Jean to Montpellier St-Roch

Q: Is train or flight faster from Bordeaux St-Jean to Montpellier St-Roch?

Train is faster door-to-door from Bordeaux St-Jean to Montpellier St-Roch. The train takes 2h 26m door-to-door (including 1h 56m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 2h 57m (including 27m flight + 2.5 hours at the airport).

Q: How much CO2 does the Bordeaux St-Jean-Montpellier St-Roch train vs flight produce?

For the Bordeaux St-Jean to Montpellier St-Roch route (379 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 15,5 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 96,6 kg. Taking the train saves 81,1 kg of CO2 — a 84% reduction. These are average estimates based on European averages (train: 41g CO2/km, flight: 255g CO2/km incl. radiative forcing).

Q: What is the door-to-door travel time for train vs flight Bordeaux St-Jean to Montpellier St-Roch?

Door-to-door travel time from Bordeaux St-Jean to Montpellier St-Roch: Train takes 2h 26m total (1h 56m journey + 30 min station check-in). Flight takes 2h 57m total (27m flight + 2.5 hours airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi).

Q: Is the Bordeaux St-Jean to Montpellier St-Roch train worth it vs flying?

For this short-haul route from Bordeaux St-Jean to Montpellier St-Roch, 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 Montpellier St-Roch, saving 81 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Q: How far is Bordeaux St-Jean from Montpellier St-Roch?

The straight-line distance from Bordeaux St-Jean to Montpellier St-Roch is 379 km (379 km). The actual rail distance will be longer due to track routing.

🇫🇷 Bordeaux St-Jean → 🇫🇷 Montpellier St-Roch · 379 km

Verdict

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

For this short-haul route from Bordeaux St-Jean to Montpellier St-Roch, 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 Montpellier St-Roch, saving 81 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Comparison

	Train ✓	Flight
Journey time	1h 56m	27m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	2h 26m +30 min at station	2h 57m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	15,5 kg	96,6 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€30	~€45
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 81,1 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 15,5 kg CO2 · Flight: 96,6 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

15,5 kg

Flight

96,6 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Faster door-to-door

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 1h 56m

Total door-to-door 2h 26m

Flight

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 27m

Total door-to-door 2h 57m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Bordeaux St-Jean to Montpellier St-Roch?

Train is faster door-to-door from Bordeaux St-Jean to Montpellier St-Roch. The train takes 2h 26m door-to-door (including 1h 56m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 2h 57m (27m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead).

How much CO2 does the Bordeaux St-Jean–Montpellier St-Roch train vs flight produce?

For the Bordeaux St-Jean to Montpellier St-Roch route (379 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 15,5 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 96,6 kg. Taking the train saves 81,1 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 Bordeaux St-Jean to Montpellier St-Roch?

Door-to-door travel time from Bordeaux St-Jean to Montpellier St-Roch:

Train: 2h 26m total (1h 56m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 2h 57m total (27m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Bordeaux St-Jean to Montpellier St-Roch train worth it vs flying?

How far is Bordeaux St-Jean from Montpellier St-Roch?

The straight-line distance from Bordeaux St-Jean to Montpellier St-Roch is 379 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.