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Train vs Flight: Betanzos-Cidade to Mendrisio

Q: Is train or flight faster from Betanzos-Cidade to Mendrisio?

Flight is faster from Betanzos-Cidade to Mendrisio, taking 4h 9m door-to-door versus 11h 57m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

🇪🇸 Betanzos-Cidade → 🇨🇭 Mendrisio · 1,389 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 7h 48m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Betanzos-Cidade to Mendrisio, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 297 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	11h 27m	1h 39m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	11h 57m +30 min at station	4h 9m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	56.9 kg	354.2 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€111	~€167
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 297.3 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 56.9 kg CO2 · Flight: 354.2 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

56.9 kg

Flight

354.2 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 11h 27m

Total door-to-door 11h 57m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 1h 39m

Total door-to-door 4h 9m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Betanzos-Cidade to Mendrisio?

Flight is faster from Betanzos-Cidade to Mendrisio, taking 4h 9m door-to-door versus 11h 57m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Betanzos-Cidade–Mendrisio train vs flight produce?

For the Betanzos-Cidade to Mendrisio route (1389 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 56.9 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 354.2 kg. Taking the train saves 297.3 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 Betanzos-Cidade to Mendrisio?

Door-to-door travel time from Betanzos-Cidade to Mendrisio:

Train: 11h 57m total (11h 27m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 4h 9m total (1h 39m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Betanzos-Cidade to Mendrisio train worth it vs flying?

How far is Betanzos-Cidade from Mendrisio?

The straight-line distance from Betanzos-Cidade to Mendrisio is 1,389 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.