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Train vs Flight: A Coruña-San Cristovo to Stuttgart Hbf

🇪🇸 A Coruña-San Cristovo → 🇩🇪 Stuttgart Hbf · 1,481 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 3h 17m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from A Coruña-San Cristovo to Stuttgart Hbf, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 317 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	7h 2m	1h 45m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	7h 32m +30 min at station	4h 15m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	60.7 kg	377.7 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€118	~€178
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 317.0 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 60.7 kg CO2 · Flight: 377.7 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

60.7 kg

Flight

377.7 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 7h 2m

Total door-to-door 7h 32m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 1h 45m

Total door-to-door 4h 15m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from A Coruña-San Cristovo to Stuttgart Hbf?

Flight is faster from A Coruña-San Cristovo to Stuttgart Hbf, taking 4h 15m door-to-door versus 7h 32m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the A Coruña-San Cristovo–Stuttgart Hbf train vs flight produce?

For the A Coruña-San Cristovo to Stuttgart Hbf route (1481 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 60.7 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 377.7 kg. Taking the train saves 317.0 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 A Coruña-San Cristovo to Stuttgart Hbf?

Door-to-door travel time from A Coruña-San Cristovo to Stuttgart Hbf:

Train: 7h 32m total (7h 2m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 4h 15m total (1h 45m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the A Coruña-San Cristovo to Stuttgart Hbf train worth it vs flying?

How far is A Coruña-San Cristovo from Stuttgart Hbf?

The straight-line distance from A Coruña-San Cristovo to Stuttgart Hbf is 1,481 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.