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Train vs Flight: Medina del Campo Estación to Pontresina

🇪🇸 Medina del Campo Estación → 🇨🇭 Pontresina · 1316 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 7h 19m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Medina del Campo Estación to Pontresina, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 282 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 52m	1h 33m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	11h 22m +30 min at station	4h 3m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	54,0 kg	335,6 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€105	~€158
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 281,6 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 54,0 kg CO2 · Flight: 335,6 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

54,0 kg

Flight

335,6 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 10h 52m

Total door-to-door 11h 22m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 1h 33m

Total door-to-door 4h 3m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Medina del Campo Estación to Pontresina?

Flight is faster from Medina del Campo Estación to Pontresina, taking 4h 3m door-to-door versus 11h 22m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Medina del Campo Estación–Pontresina train vs flight produce?

For the Medina del Campo Estación to Pontresina route (1316 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 54,0 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 335,6 kg. Taking the train saves 281,6 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 Medina del Campo Estación to Pontresina?

Door-to-door travel time from Medina del Campo Estación to Pontresina:

Train: 11h 22m total (10h 52m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 4h 3m total (1h 33m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Medina del Campo Estación to Pontresina train worth it vs flying?

How far is Medina del Campo Estación from Pontresina?

The straight-line distance from Medina del Campo Estación to Pontresina is 1316 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.