Compare Long Haul (>1500 km)

Train vs Flight: Betanzos-Cidade to Ulm Hbf

🇪🇸 Betanzos-Cidade → 🇩🇪 Ulm Hbf · 1,515 km

Verdict

Flight is significantly faster (4h 17m vs 7h 42m door-to-door) on this long-haul route.

On this long-haul route from Betanzos-Cidade to Ulm Hbf, 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 324 kg (84%).

Comparison

Train
Flight
Journey time 7h 12m 1h 47m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

7h 42m

+30 min at station

4h 17m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

62.1 kg 386.3 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€121 ~€182
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 324.2 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 62.1 kg CO2 · Flight: 386.3 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
62.1 kg
Flight
386.3 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 7h 12m
Total door-to-door 7h 42m

Flight

Faster door-to-door
Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 1h 47m
Total door-to-door 4h 17m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Betanzos-Cidade to Ulm Hbf?
Flight is faster from Betanzos-Cidade to Ulm Hbf, taking 4h 17m door-to-door versus 7h 42m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.
How much CO2 does the Betanzos-Cidade–Ulm Hbf train vs flight produce?
For the Betanzos-Cidade to Ulm Hbf route (1515 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 62.1 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 386.3 kg. Taking the train saves 324.2 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 Ulm Hbf?
Door-to-door travel time from Betanzos-Cidade to Ulm Hbf:
  • Train: 7h 42m total (7h 12m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 4h 17m total (1h 47m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the Betanzos-Cidade to Ulm Hbf train worth it vs flying?
On this long-haul route from Betanzos-Cidade to Ulm Hbf, 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 324 kg (84%).
How far is Betanzos-Cidade from Ulm Hbf?
The straight-line distance from Betanzos-Cidade to Ulm Hbf is 1,515 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27