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Train vs Flight: Manchester Piccadilly to Thusis

🇬🇧 Manchester Piccadilly → 🇨🇭 Thusis · 1,120 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 5h 56m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Manchester Piccadilly to Thusis, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 240 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 16m	1h 20m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	9h 46m +30 min at station	3h 50m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	45.9 kg	285.6 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€90	~€134
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 239.7 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 45.9 kg CO2 · Flight: 285.6 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

45.9 kg

Flight

285.6 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 9h 16m

Total door-to-door 9h 46m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 1h 20m

Total door-to-door 3h 50m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Manchester Piccadilly to Thusis?

Flight is faster from Manchester Piccadilly to Thusis, taking 3h 50m door-to-door versus 9h 46m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Manchester Piccadilly–Thusis train vs flight produce?

For the Manchester Piccadilly to Thusis route (1120 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 45.9 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 285.6 kg. Taking the train saves 239.7 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 Manchester Piccadilly to Thusis?

Door-to-door travel time from Manchester Piccadilly to Thusis:

Train: 9h 46m total (9h 16m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 3h 50m total (1h 20m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Manchester Piccadilly to Thusis train worth it vs flying?

How far is Manchester Piccadilly from Thusis?

The straight-line distance from Manchester Piccadilly to Thusis is 1,120 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.