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Train vs Flight: Alicante to Stuttgart Central

🇪🇸 Alicante → 🇩🇪 Stuttgart Central · 1 396 km

Verdict

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

On this medium-haul route from Alicante to Stuttgart Central, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 299 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 39m	1h 39m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	7h 9m +30 min at station	4h 9m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	57,2 kg	356,0 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€112	~€168
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 298,8 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 57,2 kg CO2 · Flight: 356,0 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

57,2 kg

Flight

356,0 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 6h 39m

Total door-to-door 7h 9m

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 Alicante to Stuttgart Central?

Flight is faster from Alicante to Stuttgart Central, taking 4h 9m door-to-door versus 7h 9m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Alicante–Stuttgart Central train vs flight produce?

For the Alicante to Stuttgart Central route (1396 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 57,2 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 356,0 kg. Taking the train saves 298,8 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 Alicante to Stuttgart Central?

Door-to-door travel time from Alicante to Stuttgart Central:

Train: 7h 9m total (6h 39m 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 Alicante to Stuttgart Central train worth it vs flying?

How far is Alicante from Stuttgart Central?

The straight-line distance from Alicante to Stuttgart Central is 1 396 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.