Compare Medium Haul

Train vs Flight: Vienna to Peckham Rye

🇦🇹 Vienna → 🇬🇧 Peckham Rye · 1,232 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 6h 44m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Vienna to Peckham Rye, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 264 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 10h 11m 1h 27m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

10h 41m

+30 min at station

3h 57m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

50.5 kg 314.2 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€99 ~€148
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 263.7 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 50.5 kg CO2 · Flight: 314.2 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
50.5 kg
Flight
314.2 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 10h 11m
Total door-to-door 10h 41m

Flight

Faster door-to-door
Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 1h 27m
Total door-to-door 3h 57m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Vienna to Peckham Rye?
Flight is faster from Vienna to Peckham Rye, taking 3h 57m door-to-door versus 10h 41m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.
How much CO2 does the Vienna–Peckham Rye train vs flight produce?
For the Vienna to Peckham Rye route (1232 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 50.5 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 314.2 kg. Taking the train saves 263.7 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 Vienna to Peckham Rye?
Door-to-door travel time from Vienna to Peckham Rye:
  • Train: 10h 41m total (10h 11m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 3h 57m total (1h 27m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the Vienna to Peckham Rye train worth it vs flying?
On this medium-haul route from Vienna to Peckham Rye, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 264 kg of CO2 per passenger. If your schedule allows extra travel time, the train offers a comfortable, eco-friendly journey.
How far is Vienna from Peckham Rye?
The straight-line distance from Vienna to Peckham Rye is 1,232 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