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Train vs Flight: Exeter Central to Sierre/Siders

🇬🇧 Exeter Central → 🇨🇭 Sierre/Siders · 951 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 4h 46m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Exeter Central to Sierre/Siders, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 204 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	7h 54m	1h 8m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	8h 24m +30 min at station	3h 38m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	39,0 kg	242,5 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€76	~€114
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 203,5 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 39,0 kg CO2 · Flight: 242,5 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

39,0 kg

Flight

242,5 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 7h 54m

Total door-to-door 8h 24m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 1h 8m

Total door-to-door 3h 38m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Exeter Central to Sierre/Siders?

Flight is faster from Exeter Central to Sierre/Siders, taking 3h 38m door-to-door versus 8h 24m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Exeter Central–Sierre/Siders train vs flight produce?

For the Exeter Central to Sierre/Siders route (951 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 39,0 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 242,5 kg. Taking the train saves 203,5 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 Exeter Central to Sierre/Siders?

Door-to-door travel time from Exeter Central to Sierre/Siders:

Train: 8h 24m total (7h 54m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 3h 38m total (1h 8m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Exeter Central to Sierre/Siders train worth it vs flying?

How far is Exeter Central from Sierre/Siders?

The straight-line distance from Exeter Central to Sierre/Siders is 951 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.