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Train vs Flight: Dublin Connolly to Sarnen Bahnhof

🇮🇪 Dublin Connolly → 🇨🇭 Sarnen Bahnhof · 1.255 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 6h 53m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Dublin Connolly to Sarnen Bahnhof, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 268 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 22m	1h 29m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	10h 52m +30 min at station	3h 59m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	51,5 kg	320,0 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€100	~€151
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 268,5 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 51,5 kg CO2 · Flight: 320,0 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

51,5 kg

Flight

320,0 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 10h 22m

Total door-to-door 10h 52m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 1h 29m

Total door-to-door 3h 59m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Dublin Connolly to Sarnen Bahnhof?

Flight is faster from Dublin Connolly to Sarnen Bahnhof, taking 3h 59m door-to-door versus 10h 52m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Dublin Connolly–Sarnen Bahnhof train vs flight produce?

For the Dublin Connolly to Sarnen Bahnhof route (1255 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 51,5 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 320,0 kg. Taking the train saves 268,5 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 Dublin Connolly to Sarnen Bahnhof?

Door-to-door travel time from Dublin Connolly to Sarnen Bahnhof:

Train: 10h 52m total (10h 22m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 3h 59m total (1h 29m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Dublin Connolly to Sarnen Bahnhof train worth it vs flying?

How far is Dublin Connolly from Sarnen Bahnhof?

The straight-line distance from Dublin Connolly to Sarnen Bahnhof is 1.255 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.