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Train vs Flight: Montreuil-Bellay to Brunnen

Q: Is train or flight faster from Montreuil-Bellay to Brunnen?

Flight is faster from Montreuil-Bellay to Brunnen, taking 3h 17m door-to-door versus 6h 3m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

Q: What is the door-to-door travel time for train vs flight Montreuil-Bellay to Brunnen?

Door-to-door travel time from Montreuil-Bellay to Brunnen: Train takes 6h 3m total (5h 33m journey + 30 min station check-in). Flight takes 3h 17m total (47m flight + 2.5 hours airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi).

🇫🇷 Montreuil-Bellay → 🇨🇭 Brunnen · 663 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 2h 46m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Montreuil-Bellay to Brunnen, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 142 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 33m	47m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	6h 3m +30 min at station	3h 17m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	27,2 kg	169,1 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€53	~€80
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 141,9 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 27,2 kg CO2 · Flight: 169,1 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

27,2 kg

Flight

169,1 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 5h 33m

Total door-to-door 6h 3m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 47m

Total door-to-door 3h 17m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Montreuil-Bellay to Brunnen?

Flight is faster from Montreuil-Bellay to Brunnen, taking 3h 17m door-to-door versus 6h 3m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Montreuil-Bellay–Brunnen train vs flight produce?

For the Montreuil-Bellay to Brunnen route (663 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 27,2 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 169,1 kg. Taking the train saves 141,9 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 Montreuil-Bellay to Brunnen?

Door-to-door travel time from Montreuil-Bellay to Brunnen:

Train: 6h 3m total (5h 33m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 3h 17m total (47m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Montreuil-Bellay to Brunnen train worth it vs flying?

How far is Montreuil-Bellay from Brunnen?

The straight-line distance from Montreuil-Bellay to Brunnen is 663 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.