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Train vs Flight: Dublín Connolly to Estación de Spiez

🇮🇪 Dublín Connolly → 🇨🇭 Estación de Spiez · 1 237 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 6h 45m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Dublín Connolly to Estación de Spiez, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 265 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 13m	1h 28m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	10h 43m +30 min at station	3h 58m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	50,7 kg	315,4 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€99	~€148
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 264,7 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 50,7 kg CO2 · Flight: 315,4 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

50,7 kg

Flight

315,4 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 10h 13m

Total door-to-door 10h 43m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 1h 28m

Total door-to-door 3h 58m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Dublín Connolly to Estación de Spiez?

Flight is faster from Dublín Connolly to Estación de Spiez, taking 3h 58m door-to-door versus 10h 43m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

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

For the Dublín Connolly to Estación de Spiez route (1237 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 50,7 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 315,4 kg. Taking the train saves 264,7 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 Spiez?

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

Train: 10h 43m total (10h 13m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 3h 58m total (1h 28m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Dublín Connolly to Estación de Spiez train worth it vs flying?

How far is Dublín Connolly from Estación de Spiez?

The straight-line distance from Dublín Connolly to Estación de Spiez is 1 237 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.