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Train vs Flight: Svedala station to Thun Bahnhof

🇸🇪 Svedala station → 🇨🇭 Thun Bahnhof · 1,048 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 5h 27m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Svedala station 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 41m	1h 14m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	9h 11m +30 min at station	3h 44m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	43.0 kg	267.2 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 224.2 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 43.0 kg CO2 · Flight: 267.2 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

43.0 kg

Flight

267.2 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 8h 41m

Total door-to-door 9h 11m

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 Svedala station to Thun Bahnhof?

Flight is faster from Svedala station to Thun Bahnhof, taking 3h 44m door-to-door versus 9h 11m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Svedala station–Thun Bahnhof train vs flight produce?

For the Svedala station to Thun Bahnhof route (1048 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 43.0 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 267.2 kg. Taking the train saves 224.2 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 Svedala station to Thun Bahnhof?

Door-to-door travel time from Svedala station to Thun Bahnhof:

Train: 9h 11m total (8h 41m 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 Svedala station to Thun Bahnhof train worth it vs flying?

How far is Svedala station from Thun Bahnhof?

The straight-line distance from Svedala station to Thun Bahnhof is 1,048 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.