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Train vs Flight: Barcelona El Prat T1 to Rüti ZH Bahnhof

🇪🇸 Barcelona El Prat T1 → 🇨🇭 Rüti ZH Bahnhof · 855 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 4h 6m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Barcelona El Prat T1 to Rüti ZH Bahnhof, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 183 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 7m	1h 1m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	7h 37m +30 min at station	3h 31m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	35.1 kg	218.0 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€68	~€103
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 182.9 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 35.1 kg CO2 · Flight: 218.0 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

35.1 kg

Flight

218.0 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 7h 7m

Total door-to-door 7h 37m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 1h 1m

Total door-to-door 3h 31m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Barcelona El Prat T1 to Rüti ZH Bahnhof?

Flight is faster from Barcelona El Prat T1 to Rüti ZH Bahnhof, taking 3h 31m door-to-door versus 7h 37m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Barcelona El Prat T1–Rüti ZH Bahnhof train vs flight produce?

For the Barcelona El Prat T1 to Rüti ZH Bahnhof route (855 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 35.1 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 218.0 kg. Taking the train saves 182.9 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 Barcelona El Prat T1 to Rüti ZH Bahnhof?

Door-to-door travel time from Barcelona El Prat T1 to Rüti ZH Bahnhof:

Train: 7h 37m total (7h 7m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 3h 31m total (1h 1m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Barcelona El Prat T1 to Rüti ZH Bahnhof train worth it vs flying?

How far is Barcelona El Prat T1 from Rüti ZH Bahnhof?

The straight-line distance from Barcelona El Prat T1 to Rüti ZH Bahnhof is 855 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.