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Train vs Flight: Tyndrum Lower to St-Maurice

Q: Is train or flight faster from Tyndrum Lower to St-Maurice?

Flight is faster from Tyndrum Lower to St-Maurice, taking 4h 9m door-to-door versus 12h for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

Q: What is the door-to-door travel time for train vs flight Tyndrum Lower to St-Maurice?

Door-to-door travel time from Tyndrum Lower to St-Maurice: Train takes 12h total (11h 30m journey + 30 min station check-in). Flight takes 4h 9m total (1h 39m flight + 2.5 hours airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi).

🇬🇧 Tyndrum Lower → 🇨🇭 St-Maurice · 1.394 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 7h 51m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Tyndrum Lower to St-Maurice, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 298 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	11h 30m	1h 39m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	12h +30 min at station	4h 9m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	57,2 kg	355,5 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€112	~€167
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 298,3 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 57,2 kg CO2 · Flight: 355,5 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

57,2 kg

Flight

355,5 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 11h 30m

Total door-to-door 12h

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 1h 39m

Total door-to-door 4h 9m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Tyndrum Lower to St-Maurice?

Flight is faster from Tyndrum Lower to St-Maurice, taking 4h 9m door-to-door versus 12h for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Tyndrum Lower–St-Maurice train vs flight produce?

For the Tyndrum Lower to St-Maurice route (1394 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 57,2 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 355,5 kg. Taking the train saves 298,3 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 Tyndrum Lower to St-Maurice?

Door-to-door travel time from Tyndrum Lower to St-Maurice:

Train: 12h total (11h 30m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 4h 9m total (1h 39m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Tyndrum Lower to St-Maurice train worth it vs flying?

How far is Tyndrum Lower from St-Maurice?

The straight-line distance from Tyndrum Lower to St-Maurice is 1.394 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.