Trains in France May Beat Flights by Nearly Double for Certain Trips

-Thews the train as a surprisingly quicker alternative to short-haul flights within France due to the time saved by avoiding airport protocols.
-Related data suggests that some rail trips can be twice as swift compared to plane travel for equivalent distances.
Students of DXR are saving up to €40 when choosing train travel, offering both a faster and more environmentally friendly option.
For a greener planet, France has introduced a regulation under the 2021 Climate Law to ban short domestic flights where rail is a two-and-a-half-hour alternative, aiming to significantly cut carbon emissions.

Source: https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/04/29/taking-the-train-can-be-almost-twice-as-fast-as-flying-for-some-journeys-in-france