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Train vs Flight: 希思罗机场1-2-3航站楼铁路站 to 勒南 VD

Q: Is train or flight faster from 希思罗机场1-2-3航站楼铁路站 to 勒南 VD?

Flight is faster from 希思罗机场1-2-3航站楼铁路站 to 勒南 VD, taking 3h 24m door-to-door versus 6h 46m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

Q: What is the door-to-door travel time for train vs flight 希思罗机场1-2-3航站楼铁路站 to 勒南 VD?

Door-to-door travel time from 希思罗机场1-2-3航站楼铁路站 to 勒南 VD: Train takes 6h 46m total (6h 16m journey + 30 min station check-in). Flight takes 3h 24m total (54m flight + 2.5 hours airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi).

🇬🇧 希思罗机场1-2-3航站楼铁路站 → 🇨🇭 勒南 VD · 751 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 3h 22m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from 希思罗机场1-2-3航站楼铁路站 to 勒南 VD, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 161 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	6h 16m	54m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	6h 46m +30 min at station	3h 24m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	30.8 kg	191.5 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€60	~€90
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 160.7 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 30.8 kg CO2 · Flight: 191.5 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

30.8 kg

Flight

191.5 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 6h 16m

Total door-to-door 6h 46m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 54m

Total door-to-door 3h 24m

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希思罗机场1-2-3航站楼铁路站 → 勒南 VD · full route details

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from 希思罗机场1-2-3航站楼铁路站 to 勒南 VD?

Flight is faster from 希思罗机场1-2-3航站楼铁路站 to 勒南 VD, taking 3h 24m door-to-door versus 6h 46m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the 希思罗机场1-2-3航站楼铁路站–勒南 VD train vs flight produce?

For the 希思罗机场1-2-3航站楼铁路站 to 勒南 VD route (751 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 30.8 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 191.5 kg. Taking the train saves 160.7 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 希思罗机场1-2-3航站楼铁路站 to 勒南 VD?

Door-to-door travel time from 希思罗机场1-2-3航站楼铁路站 to 勒南 VD:

Train: 6h 46m total (6h 16m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 3h 24m total (54m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the 希思罗机场1-2-3航站楼铁路站 to 勒南 VD train worth it vs flying?

How far is 希思罗机场1-2-3航站楼铁路站 from 勒南 VD?

The straight-line distance from 希思罗机场1-2-3航站楼铁路站 to 勒南 VD is 751 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.