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Train vs Flight: Sabadell Centre to Thun Bahnhof

🇪🇸 Sabadell Centre → 🇨🇭 Thun Bahnhof · 727 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 3h 12m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Sabadell Centre to Thun Bahnhof, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 156 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 4m	52m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	6h 34m +30 min at station	3h 22m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	29,8 kg	185,4 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€58	~€87
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 155,6 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 29,8 kg CO2 · Flight: 185,4 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

29,8 kg

Flight

185,4 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 6h 4m

Total door-to-door 6h 34m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 52m

Total door-to-door 3h 22m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Sabadell Centre to Thun Bahnhof?

Flight is faster from Sabadell Centre to Thun Bahnhof, taking 3h 22m door-to-door versus 6h 34m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Sabadell Centre–Thun Bahnhof train vs flight produce?

For the Sabadell Centre to Thun Bahnhof route (727 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 29,8 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 185,4 kg. Taking the train saves 155,6 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 Sabadell Centre to Thun Bahnhof?

Door-to-door travel time from Sabadell Centre to Thun Bahnhof:

Train: 6h 34m total (6h 4m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 3h 22m total (52m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Sabadell Centre to Thun Bahnhof train worth it vs flying?

How far is Sabadell Centre from Thun Bahnhof?

The straight-line distance from Sabadell Centre to Thun Bahnhof is 727 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.