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Train vs Flight: Madrid Atocha to Sursee

Q: Is train or flight faster from Madrid Atocha to Sursee?

Flight is faster from Madrid Atocha to Sursee, taking 3h 56m door-to-door versus 10h 28m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

Q: What is the door-to-door travel time for train vs flight Madrid Atocha to Sursee?

Door-to-door travel time from Madrid Atocha to Sursee: Train takes 10h 28m total (9h 58m journey + 30 min station check-in). Flight takes 3h 56m total (1h 26m flight + 2.5 hours airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi).

Q: How far is Madrid Atocha from Sursee?

The straight-line distance from Madrid Atocha to Sursee is 1207 km (1207 km). The actual rail distance will be longer due to track routing.

🇪🇸 Madrid Atocha → 🇨🇭 Sursee · 1,207 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 6h 32m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Madrid Atocha to Sursee, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 258 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	9h 58m	1h 26m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	10h 28m +30 min at station	3h 56m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	49.5 kg	307.8 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€97	~€145
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 258.3 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 49.5 kg CO2 · Flight: 307.8 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

49.5 kg

Flight

307.8 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 9h 58m

Total door-to-door 10h 28m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 1h 26m

Total door-to-door 3h 56m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Madrid Atocha to Sursee?

Flight is faster from Madrid Atocha to Sursee, taking 3h 56m door-to-door versus 10h 28m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Madrid Atocha–Sursee train vs flight produce?

For the Madrid Atocha to Sursee route (1207 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 49.5 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 307.8 kg. Taking the train saves 258.3 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 Madrid Atocha to Sursee?

Door-to-door travel time from Madrid Atocha to Sursee:

Train: 10h 28m total (9h 58m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 3h 56m total (1h 26m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Madrid Atocha to Sursee train worth it vs flying?

How far is Madrid Atocha from Sursee?

The straight-line distance from Madrid Atocha to Sursee is 1,207 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.