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Train vs Flight: Dublín Connolly to Sankt Moritz

🇮🇪 Dublín Connolly → 🇨🇭 Sankt Moritz · 1 377 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 7h 43m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Dublín Connolly to Sankt Moritz, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 295 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 21m	1h 38m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	11h 51m +30 min at station	4h 8m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	56,5 kg	351,1 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€110	~€165
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 294,6 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 56,5 kg CO2 · Flight: 351,1 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

56,5 kg

Flight

351,1 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 11h 21m

Total door-to-door 11h 51m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 1h 38m

Total door-to-door 4h 8m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Dublín Connolly to Sankt Moritz?

Flight is faster from Dublín Connolly to Sankt Moritz, taking 4h 8m door-to-door versus 11h 51m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Dublín Connolly–Sankt Moritz train vs flight produce?

For the Dublín Connolly to Sankt Moritz route (1377 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 56,5 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 351,1 kg. Taking the train saves 294,6 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 Sankt Moritz?

Door-to-door travel time from Dublín Connolly to Sankt Moritz:

Train: 11h 51m total (11h 21m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 4h 8m total (1h 38m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Dublín Connolly to Sankt Moritz train worth it vs flying?

How far is Dublín Connolly from Sankt Moritz?

The straight-line distance from Dublín Connolly to Sankt Moritz is 1 377 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.