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Train vs Flight: Antequera Ciudad to Mendrisio

🇪🇸 Antequera Ciudad → 🇨🇭 Mendrisio · 1,493 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 8h 32m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Antequera Ciudad to Mendrisio, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 320 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	12h 18m	1h 46m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	12h 48m +30 min at station	4h 16m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	61.2 kg	380.7 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€119	~€179
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 319.5 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 61.2 kg CO2 · Flight: 380.7 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

61.2 kg

Flight

380.7 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 12h 18m

Total door-to-door 12h 48m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 1h 46m

Total door-to-door 4h 16m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Antequera Ciudad to Mendrisio?

Flight is faster from Antequera Ciudad to Mendrisio, taking 4h 16m door-to-door versus 12h 48m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Antequera Ciudad–Mendrisio train vs flight produce?

For the Antequera Ciudad to Mendrisio route (1493 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 61.2 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 380.7 kg. Taking the train saves 319.5 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 Antequera Ciudad to Mendrisio?

Door-to-door travel time from Antequera Ciudad to Mendrisio:

Train: 12h 48m total (12h 18m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 4h 16m total (1h 46m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Antequera Ciudad to Mendrisio train worth it vs flying?

How far is Antequera Ciudad from Mendrisio?

The straight-line distance from Antequera Ciudad to Mendrisio is 1,493 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.