Compare Long Haul (>1500 km)

Train vs Flight: Lisboa Santa Apolonia to Sissach

🇵🇹 Lisboa Santa Apolonia → 🇨🇭 Sissach · 1 679 km

Verdict

Flight is significantly faster (4h 29m vs 14h 19m door-to-door) on this long-haul route.

On this long-haul route from Lisboa Santa Apolonia to Sissach, 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 359 kg (84%).

Comparison

	Train	Flight ✓
Journey time	13h 49m	1h 59m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	14h 19m +30 min at station	4h 29m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	68,8 kg	428,1 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€134	~€201
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 359,3 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 68,8 kg CO2 · Flight: 428,1 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

68,8 kg

Flight

428,1 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 13h 49m

Total door-to-door 14h 19m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 1h 59m

Total door-to-door 4h 29m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Lisboa Santa Apolonia to Sissach?

Flight is faster from Lisboa Santa Apolonia to Sissach, taking 4h 29m door-to-door versus 14h 19m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Lisboa Santa Apolonia–Sissach train vs flight produce?

For the Lisboa Santa Apolonia to Sissach route (1679 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 68,8 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 428,1 kg. Taking the train saves 359,3 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 Sissach?

Door-to-door travel time from Lisboa Santa Apolonia to Sissach:

Train: 14h 19m total (13h 49m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 4h 29m total (1h 59m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Lisboa Santa Apolonia to Sissach train worth it vs flying?

How far is Lisboa Santa Apolonia from Sissach?

The straight-line distance from Lisboa Santa Apolonia to Sissach is 1 679 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.