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Train vs Flight: Betanzos-Cidade to Samedan

Q: Is train or flight faster from Betanzos-Cidade to Samedan?

Flight is faster from Betanzos-Cidade to Samedan, taking 4h 14m door-to-door versus 12h 35m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

Q: What is the door-to-door travel time for train vs flight Betanzos-Cidade to Samedan?

Door-to-door travel time from Betanzos-Cidade to Samedan: Train takes 12h 35m total (12h 5m journey + 30 min station check-in). Flight takes 4h 14m total (1h 44m flight + 2.5 hours airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi).

🇪🇸 Betanzos-Cidade → 🇨🇭 Samedan · 1.466 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 8h 21m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Betanzos-Cidade to Samedan, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 314 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	12h 5m	1h 44m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	12h 35m +30 min at station	4h 14m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	60,1 kg	373,8 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€117	~€176
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 313,7 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 60,1 kg CO2 · Flight: 373,8 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

60,1 kg

Flight

373,8 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 12h 5m

Total door-to-door 12h 35m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 1h 44m

Total door-to-door 4h 14m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Betanzos-Cidade to Samedan?

Flight is faster from Betanzos-Cidade to Samedan, taking 4h 14m door-to-door versus 12h 35m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Betanzos-Cidade–Samedan train vs flight produce?

For the Betanzos-Cidade to Samedan route (1466 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 60,1 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 373,8 kg. Taking the train saves 313,7 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 Betanzos-Cidade to Samedan?

Door-to-door travel time from Betanzos-Cidade to Samedan:

Train: 12h 35m total (12h 5m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 4h 14m total (1h 44m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Betanzos-Cidade to Samedan train worth it vs flying?

How far is Betanzos-Cidade from Samedan?

The straight-line distance from Betanzos-Cidade to Samedan is 1.466 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.