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Train vs Flight: Alicante to Morges

🇪🇸 Alicante → 🇨🇭 Morges · 1073 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 5h 37m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Alicante to Morges, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 230 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 8h 53m 1h 16m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

9h 23m

+30 min at station

3h 46m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

44,0 kg 273,6 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€86 ~€129
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 229,6 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 44,0 kg CO2 · Flight: 273,6 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
44,0 kg
Flight
273,6 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 8h 53m
Total door-to-door 9h 23m

Flight

Faster door-to-door
Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 1h 16m
Total door-to-door 3h 46m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Alicante to Morges?
Flight is faster from Alicante to Morges, taking 3h 46m door-to-door versus 9h 23m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.
How much CO2 does the Alicante–Morges train vs flight produce?
For the Alicante to Morges route (1073 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 44,0 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 273,6 kg. Taking the train saves 229,6 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 Alicante to Morges?
Door-to-door travel time from Alicante to Morges:
  • Train: 9h 23m total (8h 53m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 3h 46m total (1h 16m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the Alicante to Morges train worth it vs flying?
On this medium-haul route from Alicante to Morges, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 230 kg of CO2 per passenger. If your schedule allows extra travel time, the train offers a comfortable, eco-friendly journey.
How far is Alicante from Morges?
The straight-line distance from Alicante to Morges is 1073 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.

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