Compare Long Haul (>1500 km)

Train vs Flight: San Fernando de Cádiz to Rotkreuz

🇪🇸 San Fernando de Cádiz → 🇨🇭 Rotkreuz · 1691 km

Verdict

Flight is significantly faster (4h 30m vs 14h 24m door-to-door) on this long-haul route.

On this long-haul route from San Fernando de Cádiz to Rotkreuz, flying is typically the practical choice for most travellers. However, if you have the time, overnight trains may offer a scenic alternative while reducing your carbon footprint by 362 kg (84%).

Comparison

	Train	Flight ✓
Journey time	13h 54m	2h
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	14h 24m +30 min at station	4h 30m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	69,3 kg	431,2 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€135	~€203
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 361,9 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 69,3 kg CO2 · Flight: 431,2 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

69,3 kg

Flight

431,2 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 13h 54m

Total door-to-door 14h 24m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 2h

Total door-to-door 4h 30m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from San Fernando de Cádiz to Rotkreuz?

Flight is faster from San Fernando de Cádiz to Rotkreuz, taking 4h 30m door-to-door versus 14h 24m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the San Fernando de Cádiz–Rotkreuz train vs flight produce?

For the San Fernando de Cádiz to Rotkreuz route (1691 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 69,3 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 431,2 kg. Taking the train saves 361,9 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 San Fernando de Cádiz to Rotkreuz?

Door-to-door travel time from San Fernando de Cádiz to Rotkreuz:

Train: 14h 24m total (13h 54m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 4h 30m total (2h flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the San Fernando de Cádiz to Rotkreuz train worth it vs flying?

How far is San Fernando de Cádiz from Rotkreuz?

The straight-line distance from San Fernando de Cádiz to Rotkreuz is 1691 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.