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Train vs Flight: St Helens Central to Thun Bahnhof

🇬🇧 St Helens Central → 🇨🇭 Thun Bahnhof · 1,047 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 5h 26m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from St Helens Central to Thun Bahnhof, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 224 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 40m	1h 14m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	9h 10m +30 min at station	3h 44m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	42.9 kg	267.0 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€84	~€126
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 224.1 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 42.9 kg CO2 · Flight: 267.0 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

42.9 kg

Flight

267.0 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 8h 40m

Total door-to-door 9h 10m

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 St Helens Central to Thun Bahnhof?

Flight is faster from St Helens Central to Thun Bahnhof, taking 3h 44m door-to-door versus 9h 10m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the St Helens Central–Thun Bahnhof train vs flight produce?

For the St Helens Central to Thun Bahnhof route (1047 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 42.9 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 267.0 kg. Taking the train saves 224.1 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 St Helens Central to Thun Bahnhof?

Door-to-door travel time from St Helens Central to Thun Bahnhof:

Train: 9h 10m total (8h 40m 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 St Helens Central to Thun Bahnhof train worth it vs flying?

How far is St Helens Central from Thun Bahnhof?

The straight-line distance from St Helens Central to Thun Bahnhof is 1,047 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.