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Train vs Flight: Medina del Campo Estación to Aigle

🇪🇸 Medina del Campo Estación → 🇨🇭 Aigle · 1 101 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 5h 49m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Medina del Campo Estación to Aigle, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 236 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	9h 7m	1h 18m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	9h 37m +30 min at station	3h 48m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	45,1 kg	280,8 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€88	~€132
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 235,7 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 45,1 kg CO2 · Flight: 280,8 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

45,1 kg

Flight

280,8 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 9h 7m

Total door-to-door 9h 37m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 1h 18m

Total door-to-door 3h 48m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Medina del Campo Estación to Aigle?

Flight is faster from Medina del Campo Estación to Aigle, taking 3h 48m door-to-door versus 9h 37m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Medina del Campo Estación–Aigle train vs flight produce?

For the Medina del Campo Estación to Aigle route (1101 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 45,1 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 280,8 kg. Taking the train saves 235,7 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 Medina del Campo Estación to Aigle?

Door-to-door travel time from Medina del Campo Estación to Aigle:

Train: 9h 37m total (9h 7m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 3h 48m total (1h 18m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Medina del Campo Estación to Aigle train worth it vs flying?

How far is Medina del Campo Estación from Aigle?

The straight-line distance from Medina del Campo Estación to Aigle is 1 101 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.