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Train vs Flight: Norwood Junction to Pfungen Estación

🇬🇧 Norwood Junction → 🇨🇭 Pfungen Estación · 763 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 3h 28m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Norwood Junction to Pfungen Estación, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 163 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 22m	54m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	6h 52m +30 min at station	3h 24m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	31,3 kg	194,6 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 163,3 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 31,3 kg CO2 · Flight: 194,6 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

31,3 kg

Flight

194,6 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 6h 22m

Total door-to-door 6h 52m

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 Norwood Junction to Pfungen Estación?

Flight is faster from Norwood Junction to Pfungen Estación, taking 3h 24m door-to-door versus 6h 52m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Norwood Junction–Pfungen Estación train vs flight produce?

For the Norwood Junction to Pfungen Estación route (763 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 31,3 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 194,6 kg. Taking the train saves 163,3 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 Norwood Junction to Pfungen Estación?

Door-to-door travel time from Norwood Junction to Pfungen Estación:

Train: 6h 52m total (6h 22m 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 Norwood Junction to Pfungen Estación train worth it vs flying?

How far is Norwood Junction from Pfungen Estación?

The straight-line distance from Norwood Junction to Pfungen Estación is 763 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.