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Train vs Flight: Walthamstow Central to Urnäsch Bahnhof

🇬🇧 Walthamstow Central → 🇨🇭 Urnäsch Bahnhof · 822 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 3h 52m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Walthamstow Central to Urnäsch Bahnhof, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 176 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	6h 51m	59m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	7h 21m +30 min at station	3h 29m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	33.7 kg	209.6 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€66	~€99
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 175.9 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 33.7 kg CO2 · Flight: 209.6 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

33.7 kg

Flight

209.6 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 6h 51m

Total door-to-door 7h 21m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 59m

Total door-to-door 3h 29m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Walthamstow Central to Urnäsch Bahnhof?

Flight is faster from Walthamstow Central to Urnäsch Bahnhof, taking 3h 29m door-to-door versus 7h 21m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Walthamstow Central–Urnäsch Bahnhof train vs flight produce?

For the Walthamstow Central to Urnäsch Bahnhof route (822 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 33.7 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 209.6 kg. Taking the train saves 175.9 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 Walthamstow Central to Urnäsch Bahnhof?

Door-to-door travel time from Walthamstow Central to Urnäsch Bahnhof:

Train: 7h 21m total (6h 51m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 3h 29m total (59m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Walthamstow Central to Urnäsch Bahnhof train worth it vs flying?

How far is Walthamstow Central from Urnäsch Bahnhof?

The straight-line distance from Walthamstow Central to Urnäsch Bahnhof is 822 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.