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Train vs Flight: 马拉加 to 勒南 VD

Q: Is train or flight faster from 马拉加 to 勒南 VD?

Flight is faster from 马拉加 to 勒南 VD, taking 4h 11m door-to-door versus 12h 13m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

Q: What is the door-to-door travel time for train vs flight 马拉加 to 勒南 VD?

Door-to-door travel time from 马拉加 to 勒南 VD: Train takes 12h 13m total (11h 43m journey + 30 min station check-in). Flight takes 4h 11m total (1h 41m flight + 2.5 hours airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi).

Q: How far is 马拉加 from 勒南 VD?

The straight-line distance from 马拉加 to 勒南 VD is 1422 km (1422 km). The actual rail distance will be longer due to track routing.

🇪🇸 马拉加 → 🇨🇭 勒南 VD · 1422 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 8h 2m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from 马拉加 to 勒南 VD, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 304 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	11h 43m	1h 41m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	12h 13m +30 min at station	4h 11m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	58.3 kg	362.6 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€114	~€171
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 304.3 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 58.3 kg CO2 · Flight: 362.6 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

58.3 kg

Flight

362.6 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 11h 43m

Total door-to-door 12h 13m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 1h 41m

Total door-to-door 4h 11m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from 马拉加 to 勒南 VD?

Flight is faster from 马拉加 to 勒南 VD, taking 4h 11m door-to-door versus 12h 13m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the 马拉加–勒南 VD train vs flight produce?

For the 马拉加 to 勒南 VD route (1422 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 58.3 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 362.6 kg. Taking the train saves 304.3 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 马拉加 to 勒南 VD?

Door-to-door travel time from 马拉加 to 勒南 VD:

Train: 12h 13m total (11h 43m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 4h 11m total (1h 41m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the 马拉加 to 勒南 VD train worth it vs flying?

How far is 马拉加 from 勒南 VD?

The straight-line distance from 马拉加 to 勒南 VD is 1422 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.