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Train vs Flight: Thorne North to Wattwil Bahnhof

🇬🇧 Thorne North → 🇨🇭 Wattwil Bahnhof · 998 km

Verdict

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

On this medium-haul route from Thorne North to Wattwil Bahnhof, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 214 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 16m	1h 11m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	8h 46m +30 min at station	3h 41m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	40.9 kg	254.5 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€80	~€120
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 213.6 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 40.9 kg CO2 · Flight: 254.5 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

40.9 kg

Flight

254.5 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 8h 16m

Total door-to-door 8h 46m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 1h 11m

Total door-to-door 3h 41m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Thorne North to Wattwil Bahnhof?

Flight is faster from Thorne North to Wattwil Bahnhof, taking 3h 41m door-to-door versus 8h 46m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Thorne North–Wattwil Bahnhof train vs flight produce?

For the Thorne North to Wattwil Bahnhof route (998 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 40.9 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 254.5 kg. Taking the train saves 213.6 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 Thorne North to Wattwil Bahnhof?

Door-to-door travel time from Thorne North to Wattwil Bahnhof:

Train: 8h 46m total (8h 16m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 3h 41m total (1h 11m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Thorne North to Wattwil Bahnhof train worth it vs flying?

How far is Thorne North from Wattwil Bahnhof?

The straight-line distance from Thorne North to Wattwil Bahnhof is 998 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.