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Train vs Flight: Heathrow Terminals 1-2-3 Rail to Morges

🇬🇧 Heathrow Terminals 1-2-3 Rail → 🇨🇭 Morges · 749 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 Heathrow Terminals 1-2-3 Rail to Morges, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 160 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 15m	53m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	6h 45m +30 min at station	3h 23m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	30,7 kg	191,0 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 160,3 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 30,7 kg CO2 · Flight: 191,0 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

30,7 kg

Flight

191,0 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 6h 15m

Total door-to-door 6h 45m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 53m

Total door-to-door 3h 23m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Heathrow Terminals 1-2-3 Rail to Morges?

Flight is faster from Heathrow Terminals 1-2-3 Rail to Morges, taking 3h 23m door-to-door versus 6h 45m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Heathrow Terminals 1-2-3 Rail–Morges train vs flight produce?

For the Heathrow Terminals 1-2-3 Rail to Morges route (749 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 30,7 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 191,0 kg. Taking the train saves 160,3 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 Heathrow Terminals 1-2-3 Rail to Morges?

Door-to-door travel time from Heathrow Terminals 1-2-3 Rail to Morges:

Train: 6h 45m total (6h 15m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 3h 23m total (53m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Heathrow Terminals 1-2-3 Rail to Morges train worth it vs flying?

How far is Heathrow Terminals 1-2-3 Rail from Morges?

The straight-line distance from Heathrow Terminals 1-2-3 Rail to Morges is 749 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.