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Train vs Flight: Paisley Gilmour Street to Sion

🇬🇧 Paisley Gilmour Street → 🇨🇭 Sion · 1 346 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 7h 30m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Paisley Gilmour Street to Sion, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 288 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	11h 6m	1h 36m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	11h 36m +30 min at station	4h 6m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	55,2 kg	343,2 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€108	~€162
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 288,0 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 55,2 kg CO2 · Flight: 343,2 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

55,2 kg

Flight

343,2 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 11h 6m

Total door-to-door 11h 36m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 1h 36m

Total door-to-door 4h 6m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Paisley Gilmour Street to Sion?

Flight is faster from Paisley Gilmour Street to Sion, taking 4h 6m door-to-door versus 11h 36m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Paisley Gilmour Street–Sion train vs flight produce?

For the Paisley Gilmour Street to Sion route (1346 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 55,2 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 343,2 kg. Taking the train saves 288,0 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 Paisley Gilmour Street to Sion?

Door-to-door travel time from Paisley Gilmour Street to Sion:

Train: 11h 36m total (11h 6m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 4h 6m total (1h 36m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Paisley Gilmour Street to Sion train worth it vs flying?

How far is Paisley Gilmour Street from Sion?

The straight-line distance from Paisley Gilmour Street to Sion is 1 346 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.