Compare Short Haul (<500 km)

Train vs Flight: Vitry-le-François to Renens VD

🇫🇷 Vitry-le-François → 🇨🇭 Renens VD · 285 km

Verdict

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

For this short-haul route from Vitry-le-François to Renens VD, 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 Renens VD, saving 61 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Comparison

Train
Flight
Journey time 2h 29m 21m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

2h 59m

+30 min at station

2h 51m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

11,7 kg 72,7 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€23 ~€34
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 61,0 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 11,7 kg CO2 · Flight: 72,7 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
11,7 kg
Flight
72,7 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Faster door-to-door
Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 2h 29m
Total door-to-door 2h 59m

Flight

Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 21m
Total door-to-door 2h 51m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Vitry-le-François to Renens VD?
Train is faster door-to-door from Vitry-le-François to Renens VD. The train takes 2h 59m door-to-door (including 2h 29m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 2h 51m (21m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead).
How much CO2 does the Vitry-le-François–Renens VD train vs flight produce?
For the Vitry-le-François to Renens VD route (285 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 11,7 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 72,7 kg. Taking the train saves 61,0 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 Vitry-le-François to Renens VD?
Door-to-door travel time from Vitry-le-François to Renens VD:
  • Train: 2h 59m total (2h 29m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 2h 51m total (21m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the Vitry-le-François to Renens VD train worth it vs flying?
For this short-haul route from Vitry-le-François to Renens VD, 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 Renens VD, saving 61 kg of CO2 compared to flying.
How far is Vitry-le-François from Renens VD?
The straight-line distance from Vitry-le-François to Renens VD is 285 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.

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