Compare Long Haul (>1500 km)

Train vs Flight: Lisboa Santa Apolonia to Sierre/Siders

🇵🇹 Lisboa Santa Apolonia → 🇨🇭 Sierre/Siders · 1 600 km

Verdict

Flight is significantly faster (4h 23m vs 13h 40m door-to-door) on this long-haul route.

On this long-haul route from Lisboa Santa Apolonia to Sierre/Siders, flying is typically the practical choice for most travellers. However, if you have the time, overnight trains may offer a scenic alternative while reducing your carbon footprint by 342 kg (84%).

Comparison

	Train	Flight ✓
Journey time	13h 10m	1h 53m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	13h 40m +30 min at station	4h 23m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	65,6 kg	408,0 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€128	~€192
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 342,4 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 65,6 kg CO2 · Flight: 408,0 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

65,6 kg

Flight

408,0 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 13h 10m

Total door-to-door 13h 40m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 1h 53m

Total door-to-door 4h 23m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Lisboa Santa Apolonia to Sierre/Siders?

Flight is faster from Lisboa Santa Apolonia to Sierre/Siders, taking 4h 23m door-to-door versus 13h 40m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Lisboa Santa Apolonia–Sierre/Siders train vs flight produce?

For the Lisboa Santa Apolonia to Sierre/Siders route (1600 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 65,6 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 408,0 kg. Taking the train saves 342,4 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 Lisboa Santa Apolonia to Sierre/Siders?

Door-to-door travel time from Lisboa Santa Apolonia to Sierre/Siders:

Train: 13h 40m total (13h 10m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 4h 23m total (1h 53m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Lisboa Santa Apolonia to Sierre/Siders train worth it vs flying?

How far is Lisboa Santa Apolonia from Sierre/Siders?

The straight-line distance from Lisboa Santa Apolonia to Sierre/Siders is 1 600 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.