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Train vs Flight: Kiel Estación Central to Thusis

🇩🇪 Kiel Estación Central → 🇨🇭 Thusis · 848 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 4h 3m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Kiel Estación Central to Thusis, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 181 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 3m	1h
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	7h 33m +30 min at station	3h 30m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	34,8 kg	216,2 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€68	~€102
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 181,4 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 34,8 kg CO2 · Flight: 216,2 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

34,8 kg

Flight

216,2 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 7h 3m

Total door-to-door 7h 33m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 1h

Total door-to-door 3h 30m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Kiel Estación Central to Thusis?

Flight is faster from Kiel Estación Central to Thusis, taking 3h 30m door-to-door versus 7h 33m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Kiel Estación Central–Thusis train vs flight produce?

For the Kiel Estación Central to Thusis route (848 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 34,8 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 216,2 kg. Taking the train saves 181,4 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 Kiel Estación Central to Thusis?

Door-to-door travel time from Kiel Estación Central to Thusis:

Train: 7h 33m total (7h 3m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 3h 30m total (1h flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Kiel Estación Central to Thusis train worth it vs flying?

How far is Kiel Estación Central from Thusis?

The straight-line distance from Kiel Estación Central to Thusis is 848 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.