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Train vs Flight: Rouilly – St-Loup la Guérade to Saarbrücken Hbf

🇫🇷 Rouilly – St-Loup la Guérade → 🇩🇪 Saarbrücken Hbf · 235 km

Verdict

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

For this short-haul route from Rouilly – St-Loup la Guérade to Saarbrücken Hbf, 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 Saarbrücken Hbf, saving 50 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Comparison

Train
Flight
Journey time 1h 16m 17m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

1h 46m

+30 min at station

2h 47m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

9,6 kg 59,9 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€19 ~€28
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 50,3 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 9,6 kg CO2 · Flight: 59,9 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
9,6 kg
Flight
59,9 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Faster door-to-door
Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 1h 16m
Total door-to-door 1h 46m

Flight

Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 17m
Total door-to-door 2h 47m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Rouilly – St-Loup la Guérade to Saarbrücken Hbf?
Train is faster door-to-door from Rouilly – St-Loup la Guérade to Saarbrücken Hbf. The train takes 1h 46m door-to-door (including 1h 16m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 2h 47m (17m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead).
How much CO2 does the Rouilly – St-Loup la Guérade–Saarbrücken Hbf train vs flight produce?
For the Rouilly – St-Loup la Guérade to Saarbrücken Hbf route (235 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 9,6 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 59,9 kg. Taking the train saves 50,3 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 Rouilly – St-Loup la Guérade to Saarbrücken Hbf?
Door-to-door travel time from Rouilly – St-Loup la Guérade to Saarbrücken Hbf:
  • Train: 1h 46m total (1h 16m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 2h 47m total (17m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the Rouilly – St-Loup la Guérade to Saarbrücken Hbf train worth it vs flying?
For this short-haul route from Rouilly – St-Loup la Guérade to Saarbrücken Hbf, 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 Saarbrücken Hbf, saving 50 kg of CO2 compared to flying.
How far is Rouilly – St-Loup la Guérade from Saarbrücken Hbf?
The straight-line distance from Rouilly – St-Loup la Guérade to Saarbrücken Hbf is 235 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.

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