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Train vs Flight: Bilbao-Abando to Rotkreuz

Q: Is train or flight faster from Bilbao-Abando to Rotkreuz?

Flight is faster from Bilbao-Abando to Rotkreuz, taking 3h 40m door-to-door versus 8h 42m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

Q: What is the door-to-door travel time for train vs flight Bilbao-Abando to Rotkreuz?

Door-to-door travel time from Bilbao-Abando to Rotkreuz: Train takes 8h 42m total (8h 12m journey + 30 min station check-in). Flight takes 3h 40m total (1h 10m flight + 2.5 hours airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi).

🇪🇸 Bilbao-Abando → 🇨🇭 Rotkreuz · 988 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 5h 2m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Bilbao-Abando to Rotkreuz, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 211 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	8h 12m	1h 10m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	8h 42m +30 min at station	3h 40m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	40,5 kg	251,9 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€79	~€119
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 211,4 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 40,5 kg CO2 · Flight: 251,9 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

40,5 kg

Flight

251,9 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 8h 12m

Total door-to-door 8h 42m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 1h 10m

Total door-to-door 3h 40m

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Bilbao-Abando → Rotkreuz · full route details

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Bilbao-Abando to Rotkreuz?

Flight is faster from Bilbao-Abando to Rotkreuz, taking 3h 40m door-to-door versus 8h 42m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Bilbao-Abando–Rotkreuz train vs flight produce?

For the Bilbao-Abando to Rotkreuz route (988 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 40,5 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 251,9 kg. Taking the train saves 211,4 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 Bilbao-Abando to Rotkreuz?

Door-to-door travel time from Bilbao-Abando to Rotkreuz:

Train: 8h 42m total (8h 12m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 3h 40m total (1h 10m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Bilbao-Abando to Rotkreuz train worth it vs flying?

How far is Bilbao-Abando from Rotkreuz?

The straight-line distance from Bilbao-Abando to Rotkreuz is 988 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.