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Train vs Flight: Dublín Connolly to Estación de Wattwil

🇮🇪 Dublín Connolly → 🇨🇭 Estación de Wattwil · 1 276 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 7h 1m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Dublín Connolly to Estación de Wattwil, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 273 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 32m	1h 31m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	11h 2m +30 min at station	4h 1m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	52,3 kg	325,4 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€102	~€153
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 273,1 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 52,3 kg CO2 · Flight: 325,4 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

52,3 kg

Flight

325,4 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 10h 32m

Total door-to-door 11h 2m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 1h 31m

Total door-to-door 4h 1m

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Flight is faster from Dublín Connolly to Estación de Wattwil, taking 4h 1m door-to-door versus 11h 2m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

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

For the Dublín Connolly to Estación de Wattwil route (1276 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 52,3 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 325,4 kg. Taking the train saves 273,1 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 Wattwil?

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

Train: 11h 2m total (10h 32m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 4h 1m total (1h 31m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

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

How far is Dublín Connolly from Estación de Wattwil?

The straight-line distance from Dublín Connolly to Estación de Wattwil is 1 276 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.