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Train vs Flight: Estación de Leukerbad to Martorell Central

🇨🇭 Estación de Leukerbad → 🇪🇸 Martorell Central · 710 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 3h 5m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Estación de Leukerbad to Martorell Central, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 152 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	5h 56m	51m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	6h 26m +30 min at station	3h 21m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	29,1 kg	181,1 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€57	~€85
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 152,0 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 29,1 kg CO2 · Flight: 181,1 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

29,1 kg

Flight

181,1 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 5h 56m

Total door-to-door 6h 26m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 51m

Total door-to-door 3h 21m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Estación de Leukerbad to Martorell Central?

Flight is faster from Estación de Leukerbad to Martorell Central, taking 3h 21m door-to-door versus 6h 26m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Estación de Leukerbad–Martorell Central train vs flight produce?

For the Estación de Leukerbad to Martorell Central route (710 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 29,1 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 181,1 kg. Taking the train saves 152,0 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 Estación de Leukerbad to Martorell Central?

Door-to-door travel time from Estación de Leukerbad to Martorell Central:

Train: 6h 26m total (5h 56m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 3h 21m total (51m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Estación de Leukerbad to Martorell Central train worth it vs flying?

How far is Estación de Leukerbad from Martorell Central?

The straight-line distance from Estación de Leukerbad to Martorell Central is 710 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.