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Train vs Flight: Pollokshields East to Spiez Bahnhof

🇬🇧 Pollokshields East → 🇨🇭 Spiez Bahnhof · 1,311 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 7h 16m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Pollokshields East to Spiez Bahnhof, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 280 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	10h 49m	1h 33m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	11h 19m +30 min at station	4h 3m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	53.8 kg	334.3 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€105	~€157
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 280.5 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 53.8 kg CO2 · Flight: 334.3 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

53.8 kg

Flight

334.3 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 10h 49m

Total door-to-door 11h 19m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 1h 33m

Total door-to-door 4h 3m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Pollokshields East to Spiez Bahnhof?

Flight is faster from Pollokshields East to Spiez Bahnhof, taking 4h 3m door-to-door versus 11h 19m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Pollokshields East–Spiez Bahnhof train vs flight produce?

For the Pollokshields East to Spiez Bahnhof route (1311 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 53.8 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 334.3 kg. Taking the train saves 280.5 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 Pollokshields East to Spiez Bahnhof?

Door-to-door travel time from Pollokshields East to Spiez Bahnhof:

Train: 11h 19m total (10h 49m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 4h 3m total (1h 33m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Pollokshields East to Spiez Bahnhof train worth it vs flying?

How far is Pollokshields East from Spiez Bahnhof?

The straight-line distance from Pollokshields East to Spiez Bahnhof is 1,311 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.