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Train vs Flight: Reddish South to Romanshorn Bahnhof

🇬🇧 Reddish South → 🇨🇭 Romanshorn Bahnhof · 1,043 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 5h 24m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Reddish South to Romanshorn Bahnhof, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 223 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	8h 38m	1h 14m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	9h 8m +30 min at station	3h 44m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	42.8 kg	266.0 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€83	~€125
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 223.2 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 42.8 kg CO2 · Flight: 266.0 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

42.8 kg

Flight

266.0 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 8h 38m

Total door-to-door 9h 8m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 1h 14m

Total door-to-door 3h 44m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Reddish South to Romanshorn Bahnhof?

Flight is faster from Reddish South to Romanshorn Bahnhof, taking 3h 44m door-to-door versus 9h 8m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Reddish South–Romanshorn Bahnhof train vs flight produce?

For the Reddish South to Romanshorn Bahnhof route (1043 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 42.8 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 266.0 kg. Taking the train saves 223.2 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 Reddish South to Romanshorn Bahnhof?

Door-to-door travel time from Reddish South to Romanshorn Bahnhof:

Train: 9h 8m total (8h 38m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 3h 44m total (1h 14m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Reddish South to Romanshorn Bahnhof train worth it vs flying?

How far is Reddish South from Romanshorn Bahnhof?

The straight-line distance from Reddish South to Romanshorn Bahnhof is 1,043 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.