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Train vs Flight: Epsom Station to Samedan

🇬🇧 Epsom Station → 🇨🇭 Samedan · 912 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 4h 30m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Epsom Station to Samedan, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 195 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 35m 1h 5m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

8h 5m

+30 min at station

3h 35m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

37.4 kg 232.6 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€73 ~€109
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 195.2 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 37.4 kg CO2 · Flight: 232.6 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
37.4 kg
Flight
232.6 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 7h 35m
Total door-to-door 8h 5m

Flight

Faster door-to-door
Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 1h 5m
Total door-to-door 3h 35m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Epsom Station to Samedan?
Flight is faster from Epsom Station to Samedan, taking 3h 35m door-to-door versus 8h 5m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.
How much CO2 does the Epsom Station–Samedan train vs flight produce?
For the Epsom Station to Samedan route (912 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 37.4 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 232.6 kg. Taking the train saves 195.2 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 Epsom Station to Samedan?
Door-to-door travel time from Epsom Station to Samedan:
  • Train: 8h 5m total (7h 35m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 3h 35m total (1h 5m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the Epsom Station to Samedan train worth it vs flying?
On this medium-haul route from Epsom Station to Samedan, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 195 kg of CO2 per passenger. If your schedule allows extra travel time, the train offers a comfortable, eco-friendly journey.
How far is Epsom Station from Samedan?
The straight-line distance from Epsom Station to Samedan is 912 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