Compare Medium Haul

Train vs Flight: Lymington Town to Thusis

🇬🇧 Lymington Town → 🇨🇭 Thusis · 922 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 4h 34m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Lymington Town to Thusis, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 197 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 40m 1h 6m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

8h 10m

+30 min at station

3h 36m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

37.8 kg 235.1 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€74 ~€111
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 197.3 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 37.8 kg CO2 · Flight: 235.1 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
37.8 kg
Flight
235.1 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 7h 40m
Total door-to-door 8h 10m

Flight

Faster door-to-door
Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 1h 6m
Total door-to-door 3h 36m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Lymington Town to Thusis?
Flight is faster from Lymington Town to Thusis, taking 3h 36m door-to-door versus 8h 10m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.
How much CO2 does the Lymington Town–Thusis train vs flight produce?
For the Lymington Town to Thusis route (922 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 37.8 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 235.1 kg. Taking the train saves 197.3 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 Lymington Town to Thusis?
Door-to-door travel time from Lymington Town to Thusis:
  • Train: 8h 10m total (7h 40m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 3h 36m total (1h 6m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the Lymington Town to Thusis train worth it vs flying?
On this medium-haul route from Lymington Town to Thusis, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 197 kg of CO2 per passenger. If your schedule allows extra travel time, the train offers a comfortable, eco-friendly journey.
How far is Lymington Town from Thusis?
The straight-line distance from Lymington Town to Thusis is 922 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