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Train vs Flight: Dublín Connolly to Estación de Sarnen

🇮🇪 Dublín Connolly → 🇨🇭 Estación de Sarnen · 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 Dublín Connolly to Estación de Sarnen, 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 Dublín Connolly to Estación de Sarnen?

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

How much CO2 does the Dublín Connolly–Estación de Sarnen train vs flight produce?

For the Dublín Connolly to Estación de Sarnen 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 Dublín Connolly to Estación de Sarnen?

Door-to-door travel time from Dublín Connolly to Estación de Sarnen:

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 Dublín Connolly to Estación de Sarnen train worth it vs flying?

How far is Dublín Connolly from Estación de Sarnen?

The straight-line distance from Dublín Connolly to Estación de Sarnen is 1 255 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.