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Train vs Flight: Tilbury Town to Samedan

🇬🇧 Tilbury Town → 🇨🇭 Samedan · 884 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 4h 18m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Tilbury Town to Samedan, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 189 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 7h 21m 1h 3m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

7h 51m

+30 min at station

3h 33m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

36.2 kg 225.4 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€71 ~€106
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 189.2 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 36.2 kg CO2 · Flight: 225.4 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
36.2 kg
Flight
225.4 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 7h 21m
Total door-to-door 7h 51m

Flight

Faster door-to-door
Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 1h 3m
Total door-to-door 3h 33m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Tilbury Town to Samedan?
Flight is faster from Tilbury Town to Samedan, taking 3h 33m door-to-door versus 7h 51m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.
How much CO2 does the Tilbury Town–Samedan train vs flight produce?
For the Tilbury Town to Samedan route (884 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 36.2 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 225.4 kg. Taking the train saves 189.2 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 Tilbury Town to Samedan?
Door-to-door travel time from Tilbury Town to Samedan:
  • Train: 7h 51m total (7h 21m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 3h 33m total (1h 3m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the Tilbury Town to Samedan train worth it vs flying?
On this medium-haul route from Tilbury Town to Samedan, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 189 kg of CO2 per passenger. If your schedule allows extra travel time, the train offers a comfortable, eco-friendly journey.
How far is Tilbury Town from Samedan?
The straight-line distance from Tilbury Town to Samedan is 884 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27