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Train vs Flight: Veenendaal Centrum to Thalwil

🇳🇱 Veenendaal Centrum → 🇨🇭 Thalwil · 568 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 2h 6m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Veenendaal Centrum to Thalwil, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 122 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	4h 47m	41m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	5h 17m +30 min at station	3h 11m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	23.3 kg	144.8 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€45	~€68
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 121.5 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 23.3 kg CO2 · Flight: 144.8 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

23.3 kg

Flight

144.8 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 4h 47m

Total door-to-door 5h 17m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 41m

Total door-to-door 3h 11m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Veenendaal Centrum to Thalwil?

Flight is faster from Veenendaal Centrum to Thalwil, taking 3h 11m door-to-door versus 5h 17m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Veenendaal Centrum–Thalwil train vs flight produce?

For the Veenendaal Centrum to Thalwil route (568 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 23.3 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 144.8 kg. Taking the train saves 121.5 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 Veenendaal Centrum to Thalwil?

Door-to-door travel time from Veenendaal Centrum to Thalwil:

Train: 5h 17m total (4h 47m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 3h 11m total (41m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Veenendaal Centrum to Thalwil train worth it vs flying?

How far is Veenendaal Centrum from Thalwil?

The straight-line distance from Veenendaal Centrum to Thalwil is 568 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.