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Train vs Flight: New Cross Estación to Estación de Thun

🇬🇧 New Cross Estación → 🇨🇭 Estación de Thun · 765 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 3h 29m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from New Cross Estación to Estación de Thun, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 164 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	6h 23m	54m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	6h 53m +30 min at station	3h 24m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	31,4 kg	195,1 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€61	~€92
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 163,7 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 31,4 kg CO2 · Flight: 195,1 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

31,4 kg

Flight

195,1 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 6h 23m

Total door-to-door 6h 53m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 54m

Total door-to-door 3h 24m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from New Cross Estación to Estación de Thun?

Flight is faster from New Cross Estación to Estación de Thun, taking 3h 24m door-to-door versus 6h 53m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the New Cross Estación–Estación de Thun train vs flight produce?

For the New Cross Estación to Estación de Thun route (765 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 31,4 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 195,1 kg. Taking the train saves 163,7 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 New Cross Estación to Estación de Thun?

Door-to-door travel time from New Cross Estación to Estación de Thun:

Train: 6h 53m total (6h 23m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 3h 24m total (54m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the New Cross Estación to Estación de Thun train worth it vs flying?

How far is New Cross Estación from Estación de Thun?

The straight-line distance from New Cross Estación to Estación de Thun is 765 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.