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Train vs Flight: Dumbarton Central to Sissach

🇬🇧 Dumbarton Central → 🇨🇭 Sissach · 1268 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 6h 58m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Dumbarton Central to Sissach, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 271 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	10h 28m	1h 30m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	10h 58m +30 min at station	4h +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	52,0 kg	323,3 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€101	~€152
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 271,3 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 52,0 kg CO2 · Flight: 323,3 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

52,0 kg

Flight

323,3 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 10h 28m

Total door-to-door 10h 58m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 1h 30m

Total door-to-door 4h

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Dumbarton Central to Sissach?

Flight is faster from Dumbarton Central to Sissach, taking 4h door-to-door versus 10h 58m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Dumbarton Central–Sissach train vs flight produce?

For the Dumbarton Central to Sissach route (1268 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 52,0 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 323,3 kg. Taking the train saves 271,3 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 Dumbarton Central to Sissach?

Door-to-door travel time from Dumbarton Central to Sissach:

Train: 10h 58m total (10h 28m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 4h total (1h 30m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Dumbarton Central to Sissach train worth it vs flying?

How far is Dumbarton Central from Sissach?

The straight-line distance from Dumbarton Central to Sissach is 1268 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.